August 20, 2023
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 20, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
The Solid Rock arr. Gary McCoy
Welcome
Call to Worship
based on Matt. 15:21-28; Isa. 56:1, 6-8; Rom. 11:1-2, 29-32
Come and worship, all of you who love and serve the Lord — outsiders and insiders,
old-timers and new-comers,
the young, old, and the in-between.
Come as you are,
for this is God’s house—a house of prayer for all people,
and God welcomes each one who comes.
Hymn
All Creatures of Our God and King UMH# 62
Stanzas 1, 2, 3, 4
Children’s Message
Readings from the Old Testament
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Anthem
For the Music of Creation Randall Sensmeier
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
Legalism and Change | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Jesus was willing to be challenged by a woman of another faith. He was willing to find compassion for one that did not fit the expected mold. God sees us with compassion and love, regardless of how the world sees us! Know without doubt that the God who sees and loves you offers you forgiveness.In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and made new.
In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology | UMH# 94
Hymn
Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song UMH# 544
Blessing
Postlude
Standing on the Promises arr. James
Announcements
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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