Belmont Ridge Church

Belmont Ridge ChurchAugust 23, 2009Setting TwoBelmonRidge1Prelude

BelmonRidge2*ConfessionIn the name of the Father and the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.Amen

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.BelmonRidge3*ConfessionLet us then confess our sins to God our FatherMost merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy Name. Amen.BelmonRidge4*ConfessionIn the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

AmenBelmonRidge5*KyrieFor the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord,Lord, have mercy

For the peace of the whole world, for the well being of the church of God and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.Christ, have mercyBelmonRidge6*Kyrie, continuedFor this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

Help, save, comfort and defend us gracious Lord.Amen

BelmonRidge7*Hymn of PraiseThis is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God.

Power, riches, wisdom and strength, and honor, blessing, and glory are his

This is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia.BelmonRidge8*Hymn of Praise, continuedSing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation; Blessing, honor, glory and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen

This is the feast of victory for our God, for the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia, AlleluiaBelmonRidge9*Prayer of the Day

BelmonRidge10Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-181Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the head, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they present themselves before God.2a And Joshua said to all the people, BelmonRidge11Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-1814 Revere the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.

BelmonRidge12Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-1815Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River of the gods of the Amorities in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.BelmonRidge13Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-1816 Then the people answered, Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods;17 for it is the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed;BelmonRidge14Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-1818 and the Lord drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.BelmonRidge15Psalm 34:15-22The eyes of the Lord are up- | on the righteous, and Gods ears are open | to their cry.

The face of the Lord is against those | who do evil, to erase the remembrance of them | from the earth.

BelmonRidge16Psalm 34:15-22The righteous cry, and | the Lord hears them and delivers them from | all their troubles. The Lord is near to the | brokenhearted and save those who spir- | its are crushed. RBelmonRidge17Psalm 34:15-22R: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.BelmonRidge18Psalm 34:15-22Many are the troubles| of the righteous, but the Lord delivers them from | every one.

God will keep safe| all their bones; not one of them | shall be broken.BelmonRidge19Psalm 34:15-22Evil will bring death| to the wicked and those who hate the righteous | will be punished. O Lord, you redeem the life l of your servants, and those who put their trust in you will l will not be punished. R

BelmonRidge20Psalm 34:15-22R: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.BelmonRidge21Gospel AcclamationAlleluia Lord to whom shall we go?You have the words of eternal life, alleluiaBelmonRidge22GospelThe Gospel of the Lord

Praise to You O Lord.BelmonRidge23*John 6:56-6956 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. 57 Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me.

BelmonRidge24*John 6:56-6958 This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one eats this bread will live forever. BelmonRidge25*John 6:56-6959He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum.60 When many of his disciples heard it, they said, This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?BelmonRidge26*John 6:56-6961 But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, Does this offend you?62 Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? BelmonRidge27*John 6:56-6963 It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. BelmonRidge28*John 6:56-6964 But among you there are some who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the first who were the one that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him.

BelmonRidge29*John 6:56-6965 And he said, For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father.66 Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him.BelmonRidge30*John 6:56-6967 So Jesus asked the twelve, Do you also wish to go away?68 Simon Peter answer him, Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.

BelmonRidge31*John 6:56-6969 We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.BelmonRidge32GospelThe gospel of the Lord

Praise to you, O ChristBelmonRidge33Hymn of the Day - #665Be Strong in the LordBe strong in the Lord In armor of light, With helmet and sword With shield for the fight; On prayer be dependent, Be belted and shod, In breastplate resplendent: The armor of God.BelmonRidge34Hymn of the Day - #665Be Strong in the LordIntegrity gird You round to impart The truth of His Word As truth in your heart; His righteousness wearing As breastplate of mail, His victory sharing, Be strong to prevail.

BelmonRidge35Hymn of the Day - #665Be Strong in the LordWith eagerness shod Stand firm in your place, Or go forth for God With news of His grace; No foe shall disarm you Nor force you to yield, No arrow can harm you With faith as your shield.

BelmonRidge36Hymn of the Day - #665Be Strong in the LordThough Satan presume To test you and try, In helmet and plume Your head shall be high; Beset by temptation Be true to your Lord, Your helmet salvation and Scripture your sword.

BelmonRidge37Ephesians 6:10-2010 Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power.

11Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

BelmonRidge38Ephesians 6:10-2012 For our struggle is not against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.BelmonRidge39Ephesians 6:10-2014 Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness.

15 As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. BelmonRidge40Ephesians 6:10-2016 With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.17 Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.BelmonRidge41Ephesians 6:10-2018 Pray in the Spirit at all time in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.19 Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,BelmonRidge42Ephesians 6:10-2020 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.BelmonRidge43Sermon

BelmonRidge44*Apostles Creed:I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell.

BelmonRidge45*Apostles Creed:On the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

BelmonRidge46*Apostles Creed:I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life + everlasting. Amen

BelmonRidge47*Prayers of IntercessionWith the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of Gods creation.

BelmonRidge48*Prayers of IntercessionHoly One, you grace your people with powerful gifts. Call many leaders for your church, and strengthen those who serve you, that your love may be felt at all times and places. God of mercy,

Hear our prayer.

BelmonRidge49*Prayers of IntercessionYou created the earth and all this is in it. Provide water for thirsty ground, clean air for troubled lungs, and protection for endangered plants and animals. God of mercy, Hear our prayer.

BelmonRidge50*Prayers of IntercessionYou breathed life into the first human creatures. By your spirit, renew the whole human family, that all nations may be at peace with one another. God of mercy,Hear our prayer.

BelmonRidge51*Prayers of IntercessionClothe with your love all those in need: the poor, malnourished, or exhausted; the injured or disabled; those in need of constant care; the dying, and the sick (especially). God of mercy, Hear Our PrayerBelmonRidge52*Prayers of IntercessionYou dedicate yourself to your people. Come to the aid of our community (especially). Listen to the aching of our hearts and stimulate our faith. God of mercy,Hear our prayer.BelmonRidge53*Prayers of IntercessionYour light shines through the saints of all ages. Comfort the grieving, and gather us all at your feast that has no end. God of mercy,Hear our prayer.BelmonRidge54*Prayers of IntercessionLoving God, you are near to us when we cry out to you. Into your embrace we commend all for whom we pray, through Christ and by the power of your Spirit.Amen.BelmonRidge55Offertory Reflection

BelmonRidge56*OffertoryLet the vineyards be fruitful Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing.Gather the harvest from the seeds that were sown that we may be fed with the bread of life.

BelmonRidge57*OffertoryGather the hopes and the dreams of all; unite them with the prayers we offer now. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come.BelmonRidge58Service of SacramentThe Lord be with youAnd also with you

Lift up your heartsWe lift them to the Lord.

BelmonRidge59Service of SacramentLet us give thanks to the Lord our GodIt is right to give Him thanks and praise.

It is truly, good, right, and salutary . . . Evermore praising You and saying:BelmonRidge60*Holy, Holy, HolyHoly, holy, holy Lord, Lord God power of might heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.BelmonRidge61Service of Sacrament

BelmonRidge62*Lords PrayerLord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name, Thy Kingdom come, They will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead up not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.BelmonRidge63Service of Sacrament

BelmonRidge64Sharing of the Peace

BelmonRidge65Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace, grant us peace.BelmonRidge66Communion

BelmonRidge67*Thank The LordThank the Lord and sing his praise; tell everyone what he has done. Let everyone who seeks the Lord rejoice and proudly bear His name. He recalls His promises and leads his people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia, alleluia.BelmonRidge68Benediction and Sending

BelmonRidge69*Hymn 923Almighty Father, bless the Word Which through Your grace we now have heard. Oh, may the precious seed take root, Spring up. And bear abundant fruit!

BelmonRidge70*Hymn 923We praise You for the means of grace As homeward now our steps we trace. Grant, Lord, that we who worshiped here May all at least in heavn appear.

BelmonRidge71*Hymn 923Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

BelmonRidge72*DismissalGo in Peace, Serve the LordThanks be to God.

Refreshments and Mark Bible Class across the street at the Jordans home.BelmonRidge73