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