PRELUDE Luke Arnold
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Seth Thomas
*CALL TO WORSHIP Jenny Sue LeSchander, Lector
O Lord, satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love,
so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,
and prosper for us the work of our hands.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” – GTG #475
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord, you are the maker of justice
and the source of righteousness,
the one who hears the cries of the suffering
and who fills the hunger of the poor.
Forgive us, O God, when we fail to reflect your just love:
when we have food and food leftover,
yet we do not share with any in need;
when we have power for good and power for change,
yet we use it only for our own self-preservation;
when we have the words of the prophets before us,
yet we cover our ears lest they make us uncomfortable.
Forgive us, O Lord,
and teach us to follow in your way.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE
*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Psalm 90:12-17NRSV
Hebrews 4:12-16NRSV
Hebrews 2:5-12NRSV
SERMON “Christ Restoring All” Rev. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Before the Throne of God Above” – (insert)
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
JOYS & CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
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.
STEWARDSHIP HIGHLIGHT – OUR BUZZING BUILDING
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG #717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own; Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; Give us grace to love and serve you,
Living what we pray and sing.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT “Take My Life” – GTG #697
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
GODLY PLAY The Great Family: We continue to seek the elusive presence of God. God was present at creation, blessing all that was made. Noah walked with God and was led by God’s presence to build the ark that preserved life. Now Abraham and Sarah discover that God is present everywhere, putting their lives on the line to test the promises of God.
The Godly Play room will open at 10:15am for songs and memory verse time, with the lesson starting at 10:35am. Students will be brought back to the service for the last hymn.
LECTIONARY TEXTS
For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts, this week,
October 10th, the Lectionary texts are:
Psalm 90:12-17(worship)
Hebrews 4:12-16 (preaching)
Psalm 22:1-15
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
Mark 10:17-31
BOOK DISCUSSION Join us Sunday mornings beginning on September 26th at 9:00 am on Zoom for a book discussion led by Jennie McLaurin on her new book Designed to Heal. Let Seth or Tracy know if you need a copy of the book.
WINTER COAT DRIVE: We are partnering with the Interfaith Coalition to collect winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please donate new or nearly new outerwear. Durable raincoats and down jackets are excellent choices. Gently used items should be freshly laundered. We will have a designated space by the coat rack for donations. Many hands will make warm hearts this winter. Any questions, please contact Gena Gustafson or Maureen Kosa.
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