Go Tell It on the Mountain

The gospel text for this Transfiguration Sunday is from Matthew 17:1-9. These powerful verses describe the transfiguration of Jesus, where Jesus reveals his divine glory to Peter, James and John, on a high mountain. His face shines like the sun, and he converses with Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the Prophets, before a divine voice affirms him as the beloved Son.

We Gather to Worship

Prelude: “Prayer”, Joseph Guy Ropartz (1864-1955)

Welcome

Order of Confession

Gathering Song: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Exodus 24:12-18

Choir Anthem: “O Wondrous Image” 15th c. English Ballad: text tr. John Mason Neale

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

Children’s Time

Sermon “Go Tell It on the Mountain”, Pastor Lauren Chambers

Sermon Hymn: “Jesus on the Mountain Peak”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Announcements

Offertory: “Andante Sostenuto”, Dr. Robert Lau (b.1943)

The Great Thanksgiving,  Holy, Holy, Holy and Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Communion Blessing and Benediction

Sending Hymn: “To Be Your Presence”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Recessional”, Joseph Roff (1910-1933)Rondino on G (Opus 1302)”, Carson Cooman (b.1982)