And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. Mark 9:2 (KJV)
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2021-02-14 Transfiguration Sunday
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WELCOME
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
February 14-20
Birthdays
Barbara Vega
Anniversaries
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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- Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 pm
- Ash Wednesday Liturgy
- Prayer Meeting
- Revelation 1
- Online Interactive Worship
- 5 pm Saturday
- 11 am Sunday
- In-Person Worship is suspended
- Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 pm
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The host will mute everyone except the leader during hymns and longer unison prayers so we can all sing and speak together without the distraction of various lag times. Otherwise, sound will be on for all participants so we can interact freely throughout the service (exception: disruptive background noises).
INVOCATION
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
Amazing grace how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I’m found,
Was blind but now I see
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed
Chorus:
My chains are gone I’ve been set free
My God my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
CCLI Song # 4768151 CCLI License # 3194034.
Chris Tomlin | John Newton | Louie Giglio
© 2006 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
PRAISE AND TESTIMONIES
Briefly share your recent God-Sightings, joys, thankfulness, and good thoughts so the rest of us can rejoice with you.
PRAYER CONCERNS
We remain in solidarity with suffering children, immigrants, victims of war and storms, and everyone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additions from Last Week
Dan Wyatt, Freda Wyatt, Cheryl Lawson, Dianne Stallion, Mark Engle,
Michelle Adcock, Becky Blanchard, Chuck Denson, Kelly Walker,
Family of Craig Bass, Family of Marsha Shrees
Health Care Workers
Ron Fowler, Melissa Milam, Donna Smith, Greer Waldrop, Joy Crook, Susie Schumann, Michelle Adcock, Elizabeth Uys
Homebound
Dianne Stallion, Freda & Dan Wyatt, Mary Lou Anderson,
Betty Travis, Carl Hamilton, Ruth Purvis
Military Families
Ron Fowler, Dylan Field, Kale Merrick, Matthew Petway, Sarah Petway,
Randy Bagwell, Christopher Telle, Brittany Jones, Bryar Fortner
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
for February 14-20:
Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
From St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fayetteville AR, Worship Bulletin
God of eternal light and everlasting glory, send the Spirit of your Son Jesus Christ upon us, that our prayers may ascend unto your holy mountain and be acceptable in your sight, as we pray:
Shine in our hearts, O God,
with the glory of Christ’s face.
Let your transfiguring grace bring light and hope to all who yearn for something new, that all poverty, violence, injustice, and illness may be overcome by your goodness.
Shine in our hearts, O God,
with the glory of Christ’s face.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
AND RECONCILIATION
Brief silent consideration of how we have responded to our personal and congregational opportunities to do good, as we face ourselves honestly in the presence of the Almighty.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
May Almighty God have mercy on us
to bless our good works
and forgive us our sins,
and lead us into everlasting life.
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done in 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 us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory,
for ever. Amen.
OFFERTORY
www.Briensburg.org/donate
We give thanks for those who are continuing their financial support of our ministries with online, mail-in, or drop-off tithes and offerings.
We offer to the Lord our prayers,
our presence, our gifts,
our service, and our witness,
praying they will be multiplied
for the upbuilding of God’s kingdom.
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!
Praise God all creatures here below!
Praise God above, ye Heavenly host!
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
CCLI Song # 56204 CCLI License # 3194034
Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken
© Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain
THE BIBLE READING
Links to multiple translations:
Mark 9:2-9
2 And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
4 And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
6 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.
9 And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.
HYMN OF CELEBRATION
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
O what peace we often forfeit
O what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer
Have we trials and temptations
Is there trouble anywhere
We should never be discouraged
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share
Jesus knows our every weakness
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Are we weak and heavy laden
Cumbered with a load of care
Precious Savior still our refuge
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Do thy friends despise forsake thee
Take it to the Lord in prayer
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee
Thou wilt find a solace there
Blessed Savior Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever Lord be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer
Soon in glory bright unclouded
There will be no need for prayer
Rapture praise and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there
CCLI Song # 27714 CCLI License # 3194034
Charles Crozat Converse | Joseph Medlicott Scriven
© Words & Music: Public Domain
PASSING THE PEACE
May the peace of Christ be with you all!
And also with you!
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
CONVERSATIONAL SERMON
Everyone is invited to share as the Pastor leads a discussion of these sermon points.
Life Everlasting
Alone Together in Prayer
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. Verse 2 (KJV)
Glorious Transformation
His clothes became shining white—whiter than anyone in the world could wash them. Verse 3 (GNT)
The Company of Heaven
Elijah, along with Moses, came into view, in deep conversation with Jesus. Verse 4 (MSG)
Cloud of Light
A light-radiant cloud enveloped them. Verse 7a (MSG)
Discovery Mode
A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. Verse 7b (KJV)
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
The Altar in our hearts is always open
HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Pass It On “
It only takes a spark
To get a fire going
And soon all those around
Can warm up in its glowing
That’s how it is with God’s love
Once you’ve experienced it
You spread His love to ev’ryone
You want to pass it on
What a wondrous time is spring
When all the trees are budding
The birds begin to sing
The flowers start their blooming
That’s how it is with God’s love
Once you’ve experienced it
You want to sing it’s fresh like spring
You want to pass it on
I wish for you my friend
This happiness that I’ve found
You can depend on Him
It matters not where you’re bound
I’ll shout it from the mountain top
I want my world to know
The Lord of love has come to me
I want to pass it on
CCLI Song # 14284 CCLI License # 3194034
Kurt Kaiser
© 1969 Bud John Songs, Inc. (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
“Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Jesus, Mark 16:15
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
We invite you, your friends, and your family to a relationship with God in Jesus Christ, and to full participation and membership in our congregation.
GOING FORTH TO LOVE OTHERS
AS CHRIST LOVES US
CHORAL BENEDICTION
“Beloved, Let Us Love One Another”
Beloved let us love one another
For love is of God and ev’ryone that loveth
Is born of God and knoweth God
He that loveth not knoweth not God for God is love
Beloved let us love one another
First John four seven and eight
CCLI Song # 26344; CCLI License # 3194034
Dennis Ryder
© 1974 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)
