PENNSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
READING PA

“Learn, Love, and Live the Good News of Jesus”

THE 30 TH ANNUAL SCOTTISH COMMUNION SERVICE

CONTINUING THE OLIVET TRADITION

Pipers begin at 10:30 A.M.

May 18, 2008
Worship 10:45 A.M.

Pastor: Rev. David J. Duquette
Organist: Marjorie Soule
Assisting Elder: Bruce Springer

CALL TO WORSHIP
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day and night around the throne, they never stop singing;
“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty,
Who was, Who is, and Who is to come.”

THE PIPE PRELUDE THE HAMILTON CELTIC PIPE BAND

*THE ENTRY PROCESSION
O magnify the Lord with me.
Let us exalt the name of the Lord together.
O God, light of the hearts that see you, life of the souls that love you, strength of the thoughts that seek you; to turn from you is to fall, to turn to you is to rise, to abide in you is to stand fast forever. Although we are unworthy to approach you, or to ask anything at all of you, grant us your grace and blessing for the sake of Jesus Christ our Redeemer, through whom we pray. Amen.

*THE HYMN OF PRAISE“All People That on Earth Do Dwell” #220

*THE PRAYER OF ADORATION
O God, you are infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, glorious in holiness, full of love and compassion, abundant in grace and truth, All your works praise you in all places of your dominion, and your glory is revealed in Jesus Christ our Savior.Therefore, we praise you, blessed and holy Trinity, one God, for- ever and ever. Amen.

*THE GLORIA PATRI SCOTTISH CHANT #578

THE UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

BURNBRAE’S PRAYER ~ Almighty Father; we are all Thy poor and sinful children who tired of home and have gone away to the far country. Forgive us for we didn’t know what we were leaving or the sad heart we gave our Father. It was tired work to live with our sins, but we would never have come back had it not been for our elder Brother. He came a long road to find us, and a sore distress He had before He set us free. He has been a good Brother to us and we have been a heavy burden to Him. May He keep a firm hand on us, and guide us on the right road, and bring us back before we wander, and tell us all we need to know ‘til the twilight comes. Gather us in then, we pray Thee, and all we love, not a child missing, and may we sit down forever in our own Father’s house. Amen.

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

CHILDREN’S SERMON

*HYMN “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” #457

FIRST LESSON 1 Corinthians 13:11-13 (pew Bible pg. 175)

PSALTER Psalm 8 (pew Bible pg. 492)

ANTHEM “I Will Extol You, O Lord” Curtis

*THE LITTLE ENTRANCE

THE PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL(Accompanied by bagpipes)
Presenting the Bible: Carl Williams

*THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 28:16-20 (pew Bible pg. 34)

THE COMMUNION MEDITATION “Thank You, Lord” Rev. Duquette

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

THE SCOT’S CONFESSION
God, we confess and acknowledge one God alone, to whom alone we must cleave, whom alone we must serve, whom alone we must worship, and in whom alone we put our trust. Who is eternal, infinite, immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent yet distinct in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

By whom we confess and believe all things in heaven and earth visible and invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being and to be ruled and guided by his inscrutable providence for such end as His eternal wisdom, goodness and justice have appointed, and to the manifestation of His own glory. 1560 A.D.

THE OFFERING & OFFERTORY
“My Ain Countrie” Based on the Scottish Hymn by Ione Hanna

*THE DOXOLOGY “Old Hundredth” #592

THE INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER

*THE GREAT ENTRANCE – THE PRESENTATION OF THE SACRAMENTS

ANTHEM “Given For You” Summers

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.

THE FRACTION AND ELEVATION OF THE ELEMENTS

THE SERVING OF THE ELEMENTS
(Please hold the elements until all have been served)

THE UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. You have fed us with the bread of life, and renewed us for your service. We give ourselves to you, and ask that our daily living may be part of the life of your kingdom. May our love be your love reaching out into the life of the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*THE HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” #327

*THE CHARGE
Go out into the world in peace. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest commandment: it comes first. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. Everything in the law and the prophets hands on these two commandments.

* “AMAZING GRACE” Organ and Pipes Early American Tune

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A special note of appreciation toThe Hamilton
Celtic Pipe Band, in memory of Winifred E. Stanley
(Pipe Major: Sara H. Kent; Drum Major: Richard G. Clark)
for sharing their musical talents with us this morning.

As always, we thank our choir for their participation in worship service .

 We extend a warm welcome to visitors here for
the 30 th Annual Scottish Communion Celebration.

 All are welcome to a reception in
Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.