The Purpose of the Mountain

The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Tim Philips returns as our guest pastor again this Sunday. A lifelong Californian and Lutheran, he has served in full time ministry for 35 years.

The Gospel text this week is from Luke 9:28-43. In this text, the conversation about Jesus’ suffering and death is enclosed in a dazzling foreshadowing of the resurrection. God affirms Jesus’ identity, the disciples are stunned speechless, and Jesus resumes his mission with a demonstration of his power over evil.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Be Thou My Vision”, arranged by Dale Wood

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “How Good Lord to be Here”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Choir Anthem: “Christ, Be Our Light”, Text and Music by Bernadette Farrell

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel: Luke 9:28-43

Sermon: “The Purpose of the Mountain” Pastor Tim Philips

Sermon Hymn: “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”

The Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “A Prayer for Unity”, Robert J. Powell

Offering Response and Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn

Dismissal

Postlude: “Postlude on Lobe den Herren”, John S. Dixon