August 27, 2023
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 27, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
The Church’s One Foundation arr. Christine Sullivan Robbins
Welcome
Call to Worship
Family of God, as we gather today, Jesus asks us, “Who do you say that I am?”
You are our Messiah, the Son of the living God!
Family of God, as we gather today, the Holy Spirit asks us, “Who do you say that I am?”
You are our Comforter, Advocate, and Sustainer!
Family of God, as we gather today, God the Father asks us, “Who do you say that I am?”
You are our Creator, Provider, and Healer!
Family of God, as we gather today, the Triune God asks us, “Who do you say that I am?”
You are Love that creates, saves, and enfolds us into the family of God! May we be instruments of Love in all that we are and all that we do. Amen. +
Hymn
O God, Our Help in Ages Past UMH# 117
Children’s Message
Readings from the New Testament
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Solo
Lamb of God Twila Paris
Carol Kinsey
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
Binding, Loosing and the Living God | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Let us claim Christ as our Messiah. Let each of us say I am a child of the living God. Know the fullness of grace and let God live in you! 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
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Doxology | UMH# 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Hymn
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken UMH# 731
Stanzas 1, 2, 4
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation arr. Anne Krentz Organ
Announcements
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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