Ranchos Order of Service
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 30, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. Mark 9:41
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
Blessed be the Lord our God,
who has delivered us from evil.
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
maker of heaven and earth!
Worship our God together!
Hymn
“Al Rey Adorad”
Confession and Pardon
Although we do not anticipate it,
often our intentions hinder others from living as God expects.
Hear our confessions of carelessness with our own lives,
as well as the lives of others, as we pray together, saying…
Merciful God, we are weighed down by our failings:
envy distances us from others;
greed reinforces our own desires at others’ expense.
Where we might bring reconciliation, we create conflict.
Where you expect us to give, we take.
We beg you, O God, to deal with us not as we deserve,
but instead forgive us, cleanse us, and teach us anew your Way.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
James 5:13-20
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 9:38-50
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
“Cold Water”
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“Come Sing, O Church in Joy!”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
October Services
Ranchos Order of Service
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 7, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
Mark 10:14
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
Lord, your children come praying!
Lord, your children come singing!
Lord, your children come praising!
Lord, your children come worshiping!
In celebration let us gather around His table!
Hymn
“Oh, Jehova, Omnipotente Dios”
Confession and Pardon
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin together:
Eternal God, you implant your image within us, yet we choose to ignore it.
And even as you call us to live as one body, we pursue our separate ways.
We sin! Forgive us, grace-filled God! By your Spirit bless us as we approach your table.
Amen.
Silent Prayers
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be; world without end. Amen
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 1
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Hebrews 1:1-4
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 10:13-16
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Communion Meditation
by
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
"Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence"
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen
*Prayer of Dedication
*Passing the Peace
Sacrament of Holy Communion
*Hymn
"Fairest Lord Jesus"
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Ranchos Order of Service
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
October 14, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him,
“Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Mark 10:17
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Minute for Stewardship
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The love of God,
And the communion of the Holy Spirit,
Be with you all.
Worship our God together!
Hymn
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Confession and Pardon
Hear us, O God, as we confess our sins:
Merciful Lord, your word teaches us how to live, yet we still follow our own way.
You know us thoroughly yet we still hide from you.
We fail to live as if we love our neighbor or you!
Forgive our sin, Lord. Fill us anew with your love and mercy.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 22:1-15
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Hebrews 4:12-16
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 10:17-31
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
by
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“Tú Has Venido a la Orilla”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“O Jesus I Have Promised”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Ranchos Order of Service
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
October 21, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
You do not know what you are asking.
Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
Mark 10:38
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
The Lord is our dwelling place,
a home of peace and plenty.
The Lord is our dwelling place,
a refuge when trouble is near.
Trusting in our Lord, let us draw near to him and each other in worship together.
Hymn
“Jubilosos, Te Adoramos”
Confession and Pardon
Hear us, O God, for our sins abound. We would be rid of them! Hear our confessions as we say….
Merciful Lord, we would manipulate your desires for us without grasping your grand designs.
We would share your throne of glory without suffering your cross of grief.
Forgive our arrogance, O Lord! Save us from ourselves!
Fill us anew with a willingness to struggle and strive for you!
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 53:4-12
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Hebrews 5:1-10
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 10:35-45
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
by
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“What Wondrous Love Is This”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Ranchos Order of Service
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
October 28, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me."
“Unless therefore I am convinced by the testimony of Scripture, or by the clearest reasoning, unless I am persuaded by means of the passages I have quoted, and unless they thus render my conscience bound by the Word of God, I cannot and will not retract, for it is unsafe for a Christian to speak against his conscience. Here I stand, I can do no other; may God help me!”
Martin Luther, spoken in defense of his writings before Emperor Charles V, 1521
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
Sola Scriptura!
By Scripture alone!
Sola Fide!
By Faith alone!
Sola Gratia!
By Grace alone!
Brothers and sisters, worship our God together!
Hymn
"Be Thou My Vision"
Confession and Pardon
If we confess our sins, he who is just will cleanse us from all unrighteousness:
Merciful God, in baptism you join us to Christ and to one another –
yet often we fail to live as the people we are supposed to be.
In baptism you call us to witness to Christ – yet often we fail to carry out that mission.
In baptism you send us to serve all – yet often we fail to recognize our neighbor’s face as your face.
Forgive us, Lord, forgive us!
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Job 42:1-6
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Hebrews 7:23-28
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 10:46-52
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
by
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“Sublime Gracia”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 30, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. Mark 9:41
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
Blessed be the Lord our God,
who has delivered us from evil.
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
maker of heaven and earth!
Worship our God together!
Hymn
“Al Rey Adorad”
Confession and Pardon
Although we do not anticipate it,
often our intentions hinder others from living as God expects.
Hear our confessions of carelessness with our own lives,
as well as the lives of others, as we pray together, saying…
Merciful God, we are weighed down by our failings:
envy distances us from others;
greed reinforces our own desires at others’ expense.
Where we might bring reconciliation, we create conflict.
Where you expect us to give, we take.
We beg you, O God, to deal with us not as we deserve,
but instead forgive us, cleanse us, and teach us anew your Way.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
James 5:13-20
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 9:38-50
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
“Cold Water”
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“Come Sing, O Church in Joy!”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
October Services
Ranchos Order of Service
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 7, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
Mark 10:14
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
Lord, your children come praying!
Lord, your children come singing!
Lord, your children come praising!
Lord, your children come worshiping!
In celebration let us gather around His table!
Hymn
“Oh, Jehova, Omnipotente Dios”
Confession and Pardon
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin together:
Eternal God, you implant your image within us, yet we choose to ignore it.
And even as you call us to live as one body, we pursue our separate ways.
We sin! Forgive us, grace-filled God! By your Spirit bless us as we approach your table.
Amen.
Silent Prayers
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be; world without end. Amen
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 1
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Hebrews 1:1-4
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 10:13-16
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Communion Meditation
by
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
"Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence"
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen
*Prayer of Dedication
*Passing the Peace
Sacrament of Holy Communion
*Hymn
"Fairest Lord Jesus"
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Ranchos Order of Service
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
October 14, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him,
“Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Mark 10:17
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Minute for Stewardship
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The love of God,
And the communion of the Holy Spirit,
Be with you all.
Worship our God together!
Hymn
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Confession and Pardon
Hear us, O God, as we confess our sins:
Merciful Lord, your word teaches us how to live, yet we still follow our own way.
You know us thoroughly yet we still hide from you.
We fail to live as if we love our neighbor or you!
Forgive our sin, Lord. Fill us anew with your love and mercy.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 22:1-15
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Hebrews 4:12-16
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 10:17-31
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
by
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“Tú Has Venido a la Orilla”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“O Jesus I Have Promised”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Ranchos Order of Service
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
October 21, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
You do not know what you are asking.
Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
Mark 10:38
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
The Lord is our dwelling place,
a home of peace and plenty.
The Lord is our dwelling place,
a refuge when trouble is near.
Trusting in our Lord, let us draw near to him and each other in worship together.
Hymn
“Jubilosos, Te Adoramos”
Confession and Pardon
Hear us, O God, for our sins abound. We would be rid of them! Hear our confessions as we say….
Merciful Lord, we would manipulate your desires for us without grasping your grand designs.
We would share your throne of glory without suffering your cross of grief.
Forgive our arrogance, O Lord! Save us from ourselves!
Fill us anew with a willingness to struggle and strive for you!
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 53:4-12
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Hebrews 5:1-10
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 10:35-45
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
by
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“What Wondrous Love Is This”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Ranchos Order of Service
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
October 28, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me."
“Unless therefore I am convinced by the testimony of Scripture, or by the clearest reasoning, unless I am persuaded by means of the passages I have quoted, and unless they thus render my conscience bound by the Word of God, I cannot and will not retract, for it is unsafe for a Christian to speak against his conscience. Here I stand, I can do no other; may God help me!”
Martin Luther, spoken in defense of his writings before Emperor Charles V, 1521
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
Sola Scriptura!
By Scripture alone!
Sola Fide!
By Faith alone!
Sola Gratia!
By Grace alone!
Brothers and sisters, worship our God together!
Hymn
"Be Thou My Vision"
Confession and Pardon
If we confess our sins, he who is just will cleanse us from all unrighteousness:
Merciful God, in baptism you join us to Christ and to one another –
yet often we fail to live as the people we are supposed to be.
In baptism you call us to witness to Christ – yet often we fail to carry out that mission.
In baptism you send us to serve all – yet often we fail to recognize our neighbor’s face as your face.
Forgive us, Lord, forgive us!
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Job 42:1-6
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Hebrews 7:23-28
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Mark 10:46-52
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
by
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“Sublime Gracia”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén