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Lakeview Presbyterian Church Service of the Word for January 24, 2021
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Questions for Reflection:
Who do you think is in the greatest need of repentance? Are you praying for their repentance, forgiveness, and salvation?
Prelude Of The Father’s Love Begotten” Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-413, plainsong) sung by Keisha Prime
Of the Father’s love
begotten
Ere the worlds began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega,
He the Source, the Ending He,
Of the things that are, that have been,
And that future years shall see
Evermore and evermore.
O ye heights of heaven, adore Him;
Angel hosts, His praises sing;
Powers, dominions, bow before Him
And extol our God and King.
Let no tongue on earth be silent,
Every voice in concert ring
Evermore and evermore.
Christ, to Thee, with God the Father,
And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
And unending praises be,
Honor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory
Evermore and evermore.
OPENING WORDS
God has made this day; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Our God is the fountain of life, the Eternal Word, to be praised by all the earth. Let us worship the living God
OPENING PRAYER
The present form of this world is changing; the old is being made new. O Lord, grant wisdom and compassion, knowledge and a right spirit to those who now lead us. Help us to keep our focus on you; you alone will guide us in the way of righteousness, justice, and peace, for true power and steadfast love belong to you. Amen.
Hymn “ Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Chisholm and Runyan, 1923 sung by Keisha Prime
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father,
There is no shadow of turning with thee;
Thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not,
As thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
Summer and winter, springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness,
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Refrain
Pardon for sin and peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside!
Refrain
Prayer for Illumination
Speak to us your word, O God; make your will plain, that we may hear your call and faithfully serve you in our thoughts, words, and deeds. Amen.
A Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures: Jonah 3: 1—10
The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying. "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you." So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days' walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day's walk. And he cried out, "Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!" And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. Then he had a proclamation made in Nineveh: "By the decree of the king and his nobles: No human being or animal, no herd or flock, shall taste anything. They shall not feed, nor shall they drink water. Human beings and animals shall be covered with sackcloth, and they shall cry mightily to God. All shall turn from their evil ways and from the violence that is in their hands. Who knows? God may relent and change his mind; he may turn from his fierce anger, so that we do not perish." When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
Reading from the Gospel of Mark 1: 14—20
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea -- for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people." And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
SERMON “A Day of New Beginnings” The Rev. Russell Lehman
MUSIC “Standin’ In the Need of Prayer” African-American Spiritual sung by Keisha Prime
Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Chorus
It’s me, it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
It’s me, it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Chorus
Not my father, not my mother but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Not my father, not my mother but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Chorus
Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it’s me O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Not my father, not my mother but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Ecumenical Version)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen
A Statement about Offering our Gifts
Let us celebrate our salvation by fearlessly offering our lives to God and giving a portion of what has already been given to us.
Donations can be mailed to Lakeview Presbyterian Church at 1310 22nd Av S, St Petersburg, FL, 33705 or given online through our website @lakeviewpresbyterianchurch.org
Special Music “His Eye is on the Sparrow” Martin and Gavriel, 1905 sung by Keisha Prime
Why
should I be discouraged and why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart be lonely and long for
heaven and home?
When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is
He,
His eye is on the sparrow
and I know He watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches
me.Refrain
I sing because I'm happy;
I sing because I'm free;
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me.
Let not your heart be troubled; his tender word I hear;
And resting on his goodness I lose my doubts and
fears;
though by the path He leadeth but one step I may
see;
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches
me.
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches
me.
Refrain
Whenever I am tempted; whenever clouds arise;
When song give place to sighing; when hope
within me dies;
I draw the closer to Him; from care He sets me
free;
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches
me.
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches
me.
Refrain
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Merciful God, you have called us for a purpose. We dedicate these gifts as we dedicate our lives to you, that you will make us fishers of people. Amen.
Charge and Blessing
Repent and believe the good news that God is with us and calls us for a purpose!
May the God of second chances renew our sense of call and inspire us to go out and share the good news of forgiveness and hope with all the world. Amen.
Postlude "Go Tell It on the Mountain” John W. Work II (1940 ) sung by Keisha Prime
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
over silent flocks by night,
behold throughout the heavens,
there shone a holy light.
The shepherds feared and trembled
when lo! above the earth
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed our Saviour’s birth.
Down in a lowly manger
our humble Christ was born,
and God sent us salvation,
that blessed Christmas morn.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
That Jesus Christ is born.
That Jesus Christ is born.
That Jesus Christ is born.