Announcements
Join Our Team — STRC is currently searching for someone to fill the role of Administrative Assistant. If you, or you know of someone who may be interested, go or send them to https://strchurch.org/join-our-team to learn more and apply.
COVID-19 Update
We are excited to announce some changes following the governor’s Covid Update!
1- Masks are optional when inside the Sanctuary!
2- Fellowship Time is Back! Coffee and bush tea are available in the pavilion after the service as we take time to reconnect.
3- The nursery is open for parents with young children; they need to stay in the room as it will not be staffed at this time. The service is live-streamed into the room for your convenience.
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NEW TO STRC? Welcome! We would love to connect with you and answer any questions you may have! You can access our online connect card at www.strchurch.org/im-new
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
We believe that God wants everyone to experience an abundant life in Christ! We experience that best together as the body of Christ. Head to www.strchurch.org/next-steps to discover ways of living into God’s abundant grace.
NEXT STEP HIGHLIGHTS:
- All STRC choirs are currently on break for the rest of the summer. The Adult Choir will resume rehearsals on Thursday, September 8th. YouthSong will resume rehearsals on Saturday, September 17th. Children's Choir will resume after worship on Sunday, September 18th.
• Serve - Looking for ways you can get involved? We are always on the look out to get YOU plugged in and connected. Sign up to be a part of one of our ministries by going to our website /serve
• “Welcome, We’re glad You’re here!” A Greeter sign-up sheet is on the back table. Please take a moment to sign up and volunteer to be a greeter on Sunday morning!
Order of Worship
St. Thomas Reformed Church
St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands
Founded 1660
We Welcome One and All
In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m. AST
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STRC Bulletin
8-14-22
GATHERING MUSIC
GREETINGS AND MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introit (C)
“You Are Alpha and Omega”
You are Alpha and Omega We worship You, O Lord
You are worthy to be praised We give You all the glory
CALL TO WORSHIP
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Amen
Turn again, O God of hosts, look down from heaven and see; Regard this vine that you have planted,
Connected as we are to your chosen people.
Regard this church that you have planted,
United as we are in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Regard the faith of those you have nurtured,
Rooted as we are in your holy Word.
PRAYER
*Hymn #64 (O) ‘We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God’
We sing Your mighty power, O God That made the mountains rise
That spread the flowing seas abroad And built the lofty skies
We sing the wisdom that ordained
Mutanbira
ELLACOMBE
The sun to rule the day
The moon shines full at Your command And all the stars obey
We sing Your goodness, sovereign God Who filled the earth with food
You formed the creatures with your word And then pronounced them good
Where'er we turn our eyes
If we survey the ground we tread
Or gaze upon the skies
There's not a plant or flower below
But makes Your glories known
And clouds arise, and tempests blow
By order from Your throne
While all that borrows life from You
Is ever in Your care
And everywhere that we can be
You, God, are present there
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Loving and compassionate God, we recognize that you have done everything needful for us to lead holy and fruitful lives, yet, where you expect justice, you see anger and violence; where you expect righteousness, you hear of sin; where you expect us to yield good fruit, we have gone sour. Forgive us, O God. Stir up your might, and come to save us! Rescue us from ourselves and separate us from sin.
Response (P) ‘Forgive Our Sins’ Herklots/Schaffer
Forgive our sins, as we forgive
You taught us, Lord, to pray
But You alone can grant us grace
To live the words we say
Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls
And bid resentment cease
Then bound to all in bonds of love
Our lives will spread Your peace
Words of Assurance and Hope
…TO HEAR GOD’S WORD…
Children’s Message
*Hymn #545(P) ‘He Leadeth Me’Gilmore/Bradbury
He leadeth me: O blessed thought
O words with heavenly comfort fraught
Whate'er I do, where'er I be
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me
Refrain:
He leadeth me, he leadeth me
By his own hand he leadeth me
His faithful follower I would be
For by his hand he leadeth me
Lord, I would place my hand in thine
Nor ever murmur nor repine
By waters still, o’er troubled sea
Since 'tis thy hand that leadeth me (refrain)
And when my task on earth is done
When by thy grace the victory's won
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee
Since God through Jordan leadeth me (refrain)
Scripture: Luke 12:49-56
Message: “Times, They Are a Different“ -Pastor Ben Rowe
…AND RESPOND WITH GRATITUDE…”
Offering
Offertory (P) “Great Is the Lord”Smith Great are You, Lord
You are holy and just
By Your power, we trust in Your love
Great are You, Lord
You are faithful and true
By Your mercy, You prove God is love
Great is the Lord
And worthy of glory
Great is the Lord
And worthy of praise
Great is the Lord
Now lift up your voice
I lift up my voice
Great is the Lord
Great are You, Lord
*Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise God, all creatures here below
Praise God above, ye heavenly host
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost
Amen
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn ‘Give to Our God Immortal Praise’DUKE STREET
Give to our God immortal praise
Mercy and truth are all God’s ways
Wonders of grace to God belong
Repeat God’s mercies in your song
God built the earth, God spread the sky
And fixed the starry lights on high
Wonders of grace to God belong
Repeat God’s mercies in your song
God fills the sun with morning light
And bids the moon direct the night
God’s mercies ever shall endure
When suns and moons shall shine no more
God sent the Son with pow’r to save
From guilt and darkness and the grave
Wonders of grace to Christ belong
Repeat His mercies in your song
Through this vain world God guides our feet
And leads us to the heav'nly seat
God’s mercies ever shall endure
When this our world shall be no more
*Benediction
