Order of Service
ORDER OF SERVICE
March 2, 2025 | 10:00 am
A Time for Centering
We use this time to make the transition between “getting here” and “being here.” Take these few minutes of quiet time to get in touch with the calm places, the still, deep places in you; the spirit. Relax your body, quiet the inner dialogue of your mind. Focus on feeling, on being. Be receptive to your center - your reservoir of inner peace, strength, love. Be aware of being with others. Feel the spirit of community.
PRELUDE Give Me Jesus setting, M. Hayes
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT Jesus on the Mountain Peak B. Wren
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We have seen the light of God;
All: On high mountains of celebration and in the joy of a loved one’s embrace.
Leader: We have seen the light of God;
All: Through the pain of suffering and the chasm of grief.
Leader: We have seen the light of God;
All: With eyes that have been shaded, with eyes that have been opened, with eyes that have been blinded.
Leader: We have seen the light of God.
All: Come, let us worship God!
*HYMN 5 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
*OPENING PRAYER
Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ, whose compassion illumines the world. Transform us into the likeness of the love of Christ, who renewed our humanity so that we may share in his divinity, the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
*THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
We welcome the following new members:
Miriam Kendall
Emily Washington
WORDS OF WELCOME FOR NEW MEMBERS
Friends, we joyfully accept you into the fellowship and mission of Round Hill Community Church, and pledge to support you with our prayers and encouragement. May you continue to grow in the knowledge and love of God, in service to this community and the wider world of which we are a part.
*HYMN 433 Blest Be the Tie That Binds, verse 1
A message for all ages Pat Milo Children may now leave for Church School
SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 9:2-8 New Revised Standard Version
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain apart, by
themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling bright, such as no one on earth could brighten them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us set up three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
SERMON Type A Transfiguration The Rev. Erin Keys
*HYMN 182 Transform Us
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Fairest Lord Jesus arr. J. Schrader
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*DOXOLOGY
*HYMN My Country ‘Tis of Thee, verse 4
Our fathers’ God, to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing;
long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light;
protect us by thy might, Great God, our King.
Pastoral Prayer
CHURCH PRAYER
Our Heavenly Father, shed forth thy blessed spirit upon all our lives. Make each one of us an instrument in thy hands for good. Purify our hearts, strengthen our minds and bodies, fill us with Christian love. Let no pride, no self-conceit, no rivalry, no ill will ever spring up among us. Make us earnest and true, wise and prudent, giving no just cause for offense; and may thy holy peace rest upon us this day and every day throughout the coming week, sweetening our trials, cheering us in our work, and keeping us faithful to the end, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*HYMN ‘Tis Good Lord to be Here
Soloists will sing verses 1 and 2; the congregation is invited to join on the remaining verses.
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Toccata on Picardy L. Kons
THANK YOU to The Rev. Erin Keys for being our guest preacher today.
This morning’s flowers are from Emily Washington in celebration of joining Round Hill Community Church with her daughter, Miriam Kendall.
THANK YOU to Caroline Adkins to for hosting coffee hour today. If you would like to host for an upcoming Sunday, signup sheets are in the Parlor.