The Future Invades the Present
February 19th, 2023 Transfiguration Sunday
Shortly before he enters Jerusalem, where he will be crucified, Jesus is revealed to Peter, James, and John in a mountaintop experience of divine glory called the transfiguration.
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Prelude: Two Sonatas, Haydn, Bach
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering Hymn: “Here in this Place”
Apostolic Greeting
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
First Reading: Exodus 24:12-18
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Choir Anthem: “Oh Wondrous Image, Vision Fair”, 15th century
Children’s Time
Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon: “The Future Invades the Present”, Pastor Dan Severson
Sermon Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision”
Apostles Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Offering and Offertory Music: “Berceuse”, Benjamin Godard
Offering Prayer
The Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion Distribution
Communion Hymn: “Now the Silence”
Post Communion Prayer
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise”
Dismissal
Postlude: “Valse Brilllante, OP 34”, Chopin
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