Here we have a singular experience in the ministry of Jesus: a moment when he literally shines with the light of God.

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Transfiguration Sunday

God-Light 8: Shining

Exodus 34:29-35; Luke 9:28-36

Union Presbyterian Church

February 27, 2022

Sharing the Light of Christ, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Liturgist: Cathie Makowka Preacher: Rev. Pat Raube

Prelude “Thine is the Glory,” arr. Bill Ingram Tower Ringers

Used with permission of Jeffers Handbell Supply

Welcome Rev. Pat Raube

Call to Worship Cathie Makowka

Let God’s people tremble:

The Lord is King.

Let God’s people give praise:

The Lord has spoken through the prophets.

Let God’s people proclaim the greatness of the Lord:

The Lord our God is the Holy One.

Hymn “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” (Public Domain)

We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
Children of the Lord.

Every round goes higher, higher,
Every round goes higher, higher,
Every round goes higher, higher,
Children of the Lord.

Rise, shine, give God glory,
Rise, shine, give God glory,
Rise, shine, give God glory,
Children of the Lord.

Call to New Life  

Prayer for Wholeness and Peace  

God of compassion, in Jesus you reveal the light of your glory. And yet we turn away—we are distracted by our own plans. We speak when we should listen. We act when we should wait, and we miss opportunities for good in our passivity. O God, how can we be healed?

[silent prayer]

O God, refocus our aimless enthusiasms. Grant us wisdom to live in your light. Grant us courage to follow in the way of your Beloved, Jesus, our brother and Savior. In his name we pray. Amen.

Assurance of God’s Love 

With the whole church:

We affirm that we are made in God’s image,

befriended by Christ, and empowered by the Spirit.

With people everywhere:

We affirm God’s goodness at the heart of humanity,

planted more deeply than all that is wrong.

With all creation:

We celebrate the miracle and wonder of life and the unfolding purposes of God, forever at work in ourselves and the world. Thanks be to God. Amen!

Sharing of the Peace

May the peace of God be with you.

And also with you.

Let us offer one another a sign of God’s peace.

Scripture Exodus 34:29-35

Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

Children’s Message Rev. Pat Raube

Music: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light,” Kathleen Thomerson

Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE.   

Scripture Luke 9:28-36

Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

Response Holy Wisdom, Holy Word:

Thanks be to God!

Meditation “Transfiguration: Shining” Rev. Pat Raube

Anthem “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” arr. Bill Ingram Tower Ringers

Used with permission of Jeffers Handbell Supply

Prayers of the People

In the face of Jesus Christ, the wondrous will of God is revealed.

Let us pray to God for the divine will to be done, saying,

God of glory, Transform this world.

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Prayer Response  #173 W & R

“Sing Out My Soul – Magnificat,” Jacques Berthier, Taizé

Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE.   

Sing out, my soul. Sing out, my soul.

Sing out and glorify the Lord who sets us free.

Sing out, my soul. Sing out, my soul.

Sing out and glorify the Lord God!

Call for Offering   

Doxology  

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Tune: Public Domain 

Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE.    

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; 

Praise God, all creatures high and low. 

Praise God, in Jesus fully known: 

Creator, Word, and Spirit one. 

Prayer of Dedication   

Hymn  #481 W & R “Every Time I Feel the Spirit,” Melva W. Costen

Used by permission. CCLI License #CSPL068847

Every time I feel the Spirit
Moving in my heart I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit
Moving in my heart I will pray.

Upon the mountain, when my Lord spoke,
Out of God's mouth came fire and smoke.
Looked all around me, it looked so fine,
Till I asked my Lord if all was mine.

Every time I feel the Spirit
Moving in my heart I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit
Moving in my heart I will pray.

Jordan river, chilly and cold,
It chills the body but not the soul.
There is but one train upon this track;
It runs to heaven and then right back.

Every time I feel the Spirit
Moving in my heart I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit
Moving in my heart I will pray.

Benediction  

Go out into the world in peace;

have courage;

hold onto what is good;

return no one evil for evil;

strengthen the fainthearted;

support the weak, help the suffering;

honor all people;

Let us love and serve the Lord,

rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

Postlude Chris Bartlette

“Shine, Jesus, Shine,” Mark Hayes

Used by permission. CCLI License #CSPL068847

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