heart. Lead us in the path of your commandments, for we delight in it.

All (Singing): Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure,

until with thee I will one will, to do and to endure.
Minister: Turn our heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. Turn
our eyes from looking at vanities; give us life in your ways.
All (Singing): Breathe on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly thine, Formal Education Board Meeting
till all this earthly part of me glows with thy fire divine.
Minister: Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those Opening Worship
November 13, 2023 8:30 A.M.
who fear you. Turn away the disgrace that we dread, for your
ordinances are good. See, we have longed for your precepts; in
your righteousness give us life. SILENT MEDITATION
All (Singing): Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I never die, but "Faith enlightens, formal education empowers; together, they shape the
live with thee the perfect life of thine eternity. soul within the sanctity of the church."
+CLOSING PRAYER (Unison) -Anonymous
Enabler God, we ask for your help today to enable us to join in PRELUDE
this important ministry of teaching. Guide our actions, direct our LIGHTING TH CHRIST CANDLE
thoughts, and inspire our hopes. We pray with your help; we could WORDS OF WELCOME
serve only as Jesus served and teach us, as Jesus taught. In Christ’s Dr. Pio D. Baconga, President and CEO
name we pray. Amen. Pilgrim Christian College
+BENEDICTION (Minister) Rev. Rey Alejandro L. Lazaro, Conference Minister
As we are called by God to continue the healing, preaching, and Central Mindanao Area Conference
teaching ministries of Jesus, let us embrace the world from which God Bishop Ligaya San Francisco, Bishop Assigned
has sent us. And may we always be encouraged and be blessed by Northwest Mindanao Jurisdiction
God whose love warms and surrounds us like the sun, believing that GREETINGS AND FELLOWSHIP “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!”
God is with us always, as we continue to do God’s Mission. In the Words: Caribbean Traditional
Name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Amen. Halle, halle, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah!
+RESPONSE “Three-Fold Amen!” Halle, halle, hallelujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah!
POSTLUDE CALL TO CELEBRATION
------------------------------------- Liturgist: Praise the Lord who reaches out to the hungry of spirit and
WORSHIP FACILITATORS: heart.
Liturgist : Ms. Pie Salcedo All: Blessed be God, our breath and our life.
Pianist : Ms. Agape M. Labuntog
Preacher : Rev. Bernadette S. Curan
Liturgist: Praise the Lord who is source of all creation, hope and
Minister : Rv. Rey Alejandro L. Lazaro inspiration.
PILGRIM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE All: Blessed be God, our breath and our life.
Liturgist: Praise the Lord who speaks to our needs of mind and soul
UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST in the PHILIPPINES
Cagayan de Oro City and body.
All: Blessed be God, our breath and our life.
Liturgist: Praise the Lord who is Creator, Savior and Counselor.
All: Praise the Lord!
+INVOCATION (Unison)
Gracious Creator, as we convene in worship and reflection, we
invoke your presence upon this Formal Education Board meeting,
 seeking your guidance and wisdom. Inspire us to nurture minds, I would be true, for there are those who trust me;
cultivate knowledge, and foster a spirit of learning within. Grant us I would be pure, for there are those who care;
discernment and unity of purpose as we seek to align our educational I would be strong, for there is much to suffer;
efforts with your divine wisdom. May our endeavors today contribute I would be brave, for there is much to dare,
to the growth and enlightenment of our community. In your name, we I would be brave, for there is much to dare.
pray. Amen.
+HYMN PRAISE “Sing Praise To God” HFJ#372 I would be friend of all, the foe, the friendless;
Sing Praise to God, sing praise to God for life, I would be giving, and forget the gift;
For beauty hope and love, for tenderness and grace I would be humble, for I know my weakness;
Sing praise to God, sing praise to God for life I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift,
With all of earth sing the praise f God’s life. I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.
MESSAGE Rev. Bernadette S. Curan
Lift up your eyes to see the works of God Director, Spiritual Formation Department, PCC
In every blade of grass in every human face, + HYMN WITH PSALM “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
Lift up your eyes to see the works of God and based on Psalm 119:33-40
Throughout all life, in all time and all space. All (Singing): Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew,
that I may love what thou dost love and do what thou wouldst
Open your ears to hear the cries of pain do.
Arising from the poor and all who are oppressed Minister: Teach us, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and we will
Open your minds and use your wits to find observe it to the end. Give us understanding, that we may keep
Who are the cause of this world’s unjust ways. your law and observe it with our whole

Reach out your hands and share the wealth God

Gave with those who are oppressed and those who are alone,

Reach out your hands and gently touch with Christ

Each frozen heart which has said “No!’ to love.
CALL TO CONFESSION
Liturgist: Let us humbly come before our Creator, acknowledging our
shortcomings and wrongdoings. In this moment of reflection, let
our hearts open to the grace that forgives and transforms. May
we find strength in admitting our faults, seeking reconciliation
with God, and embracing the path of righteousness.
(Prayer of confession in silence)
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS
Pastor: In the spirit of repentance, know that God's mercy is
boundless. As we sincerely seek God’s forgiveness, let us trust
God’s grace that embraces and releases. We are forgiven, and we
are redeemed by the love of Christ.
+SCRIPTURE READING
SONG “I Would Be True”