John Knox Presbyterian Church
JKPC | LIVING THE STORY
Shaping Generations to Lead Lives that Reveal God's Grace
Locations & Times
John Knox Presbyterian Church
109 SW Normandy Rd, Normandy Park, WA 98166, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:10 AM
Welcome to John Knox Presbyterian Church
Today we continue our series called Living the Story where we will walk through the story of scripture together and discover it's timeless message and meaning for our lives.
Today we continue our series called Living the Story where we will walk through the story of scripture together and discover it's timeless message and meaning for our lives.
Order of Worship
Gathering Song
I See The Lord
Welcome and Invitations
*Call to Worship
Leader: The earth is the Lord’s, for he made it:
People: Come, let us adore God.
Leader: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness:
People: Come, let us adore God.
Leader: The mercy of the Lord is everlasting:
People: Come, let us adore God.
Leader: Lord, open our lips.
People: And our mouths shall proclaim your praise.
*Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Holy God We Praise Thy Name
Revelation Song
Prayer of Confession
Leader: God, you are good and upright,
and you instruct sinners in your ways,
Show us how to break down the barriers
separating us from each other,
People: Lead us through the wilderness sin has created to find new life.
Leader: Forgive us for the times we have abandoned the poor,
the disabled, and the homeless,
Teach us to live by the law of love in unity, peace, and harmony.
People: Lead us through the wilderness sin has created to find new life.
Leader: Forgive us for the ways we exclude
people of different race, culture, or gender,
Guide us that we may come to mutual understanding and care.
People: Lead us through the wilderness sin has created to find new life.
Leader: Draw us into your community
to embrace those with whom we need to be reconciled,
Grant that all who seek to heal divisions between peoples
may have hope.
People: Lead us through the wilderness sin has created to find new life.
Leader: Show us your ways, O Lord,
Teach us your paths and guide us towards your truth.
Silent prayers of confession
Assurance of Forgiveness
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory
*Doxology
Baptisms (8:30 AM Only)
Blake David Baisch – Parents: Dave and Hanna Baisch
Abram George Johnson – Parents: Bill and Lydia Johnson
Colt James Rodeheaver – Parents: Kyle and Abby Rodeheaver
Scripture
Isaiah 6:1-8 (Luke 5:8-10) | (NRSV | pg. 622-623, 939)
Sermon
Living the Story:
Rev. Jonathan Saur, Associate Pastor
Silence for Reflection
Response Song
Your Glory
The Apostles’ Creed
The Lord’s Supper Our God Alone
*Sending Song Thuma mina/Send Me, Lord
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation, please stand
Gathering Song
I See The Lord
Welcome and Invitations
*Call to Worship
Leader: The earth is the Lord’s, for he made it:
People: Come, let us adore God.
Leader: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness:
People: Come, let us adore God.
Leader: The mercy of the Lord is everlasting:
People: Come, let us adore God.
Leader: Lord, open our lips.
People: And our mouths shall proclaim your praise.
*Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Holy God We Praise Thy Name
Revelation Song
Prayer of Confession
Leader: God, you are good and upright,
and you instruct sinners in your ways,
Show us how to break down the barriers
separating us from each other,
People: Lead us through the wilderness sin has created to find new life.
Leader: Forgive us for the times we have abandoned the poor,
the disabled, and the homeless,
Teach us to live by the law of love in unity, peace, and harmony.
People: Lead us through the wilderness sin has created to find new life.
Leader: Forgive us for the ways we exclude
people of different race, culture, or gender,
Guide us that we may come to mutual understanding and care.
People: Lead us through the wilderness sin has created to find new life.
Leader: Draw us into your community
to embrace those with whom we need to be reconciled,
Grant that all who seek to heal divisions between peoples
may have hope.
People: Lead us through the wilderness sin has created to find new life.
Leader: Show us your ways, O Lord,
Teach us your paths and guide us towards your truth.
Silent prayers of confession
Assurance of Forgiveness
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory
*Doxology
Baptisms (8:30 AM Only)
Blake David Baisch – Parents: Dave and Hanna Baisch
Abram George Johnson – Parents: Bill and Lydia Johnson
Colt James Rodeheaver – Parents: Kyle and Abby Rodeheaver
Scripture
Isaiah 6:1-8 (Luke 5:8-10) | (NRSV | pg. 622-623, 939)
Sermon
Living the Story:
Rev. Jonathan Saur, Associate Pastor
Silence for Reflection
Response Song
Your Glory
The Apostles’ Creed
The Lord’s Supper Our God Alone
*Sending Song Thuma mina/Send Me, Lord
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation, please stand
Holy, Holy, Holy by Jennie Kimbrough
The Next 5things
Below are the next 5 special events and announcements that we want you to be aware of this week. Click on any of them for more information.
Below are the next 5 special events and announcements that we want you to be aware of this week. Click on any of them for more information.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
PICK UP A SHOE BOX TODAY
The Operation Christmas Child boxes are available in the atrium for you to pick up. Please bless a child somewhere around the world who may not otherwise have a gift this Christmas. Take a box l (or use one of your own) and return the box no later than next week Sunday, November 20.
Boxes returned after the due date will be held until next year.
The Operation Christmas Child boxes are available in the atrium for you to pick up. Please bless a child somewhere around the world who may not otherwise have a gift this Christmas. Take a box l (or use one of your own) and return the box no later than next week Sunday, November 20.
Boxes returned after the due date will be held until next year.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE and THANKSGIVING OFFERING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 7:00 PM
Join us for a service of Thanksgiving to God. Childcare provided for 5 years old and younger. This year’s Thanksgiving offering will benefit our mission partner New Hope Health Center, www.newhopehc.org, serving the medical and dental needs of thousands of uninsured and under-served residents of our community. Please specify “Thanksgiving Offering” on the memo line of your check or pew envelope, or donate on line via our website: www.jkpcusa.org.
Join us for a service of Thanksgiving to God. Childcare provided for 5 years old and younger. This year’s Thanksgiving offering will benefit our mission partner New Hope Health Center, www.newhopehc.org, serving the medical and dental needs of thousands of uninsured and under-served residents of our community. Please specify “Thanksgiving Offering” on the memo line of your check or pew envelope, or donate on line via our website: www.jkpcusa.org.
CHRISTMAS IN COMMUNITY
PRESCHOOL FUND-RAISER | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
This annual fund raiser for Preschool Scholarships will feature the three and four year olds singing and performing a play depicting the Nativity story.
Performances are at 5:00 & 7:00 PM. A silent auction and reception will take place from 6:00-7:00 PM between the two performances. Please consider a gift of Preschool to a family unable to meet the regular tuition. Look for details in tomorrow’s “Weekly” post..
This annual fund raiser for Preschool Scholarships will feature the three and four year olds singing and performing a play depicting the Nativity story.
Performances are at 5:00 & 7:00 PM. A silent auction and reception will take place from 6:00-7:00 PM between the two performances. Please consider a gift of Preschool to a family unable to meet the regular tuition. Look for details in tomorrow’s “Weekly” post..
SIGN UP FOR ADVENT DEVOTIONALS
During this Advent, we want to offer you short daily devotionals sent directly to your email inbox. These will arrive Monday-Friday during Advent. There will be 20 in all. These devotions will be 250 words or less (so you don’t get overwhelmed) and will include scripture, meditation, and questions all centered around God’s Kingdom. We know that you will be blessed and your spiritual life enriched through these devotionals. If you would like to receive these, simply follow this link and sign up!
http://www.jkpcusa.org/advent-devotions/SAVE THE DATE: BIG WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 6:00 PM
Save the date for our next Big Wednesday! We will gather together for dinner and fellowship as a community of all ages in the Fellowship Hall, followed by an evening focused around the Advent themes of longing, lament, and hope. The adult program will include teaching on these topics, as well as practicing them in song, prayer, and Scripture. There will also be childcare for our youngest JKPC kids and a children’s program for 1st through 6th grade.
Save the date for our next Big Wednesday! We will gather together for dinner and fellowship as a community of all ages in the Fellowship Hall, followed by an evening focused around the Advent themes of longing, lament, and hope. The adult program will include teaching on these topics, as well as practicing them in song, prayer, and Scripture. There will also be childcare for our youngest JKPC kids and a children’s program for 1st through 6th grade.
JKPC Website
If you'd like to know more about John Knox, its ministries and mission then please visit our website.
http://www.jkpcusa.org