September 3, 2023
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 3, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service arr. Eric Carlson
Welcome
Call to Worship
Followers of Christ, God calls us just as we are to live as truth-tellers and gospel-bringers in the world.
God, we know you call us, and still, we ask, “Who am I that you would call me?”
Like Moses standing before the burning bush convinced of his unworthiness to lead your people out of bondage, we ask,
“Who am I that you would call me?”
Like Peter who thought he got it right only to realize that who Jesus is doesn’t meet his expectations of who a Savior should be, we ask,
“Who am I that you would call me?”
As we raise this question to God today, we open our hearts to receive God’s answer:
You are my beloved children. You are my disciples. You are my people called to share the love of God for the transformation of the world. Amen. +
Hymn
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty UMH# 64
Children’s Message
Readings from the Old Testament
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Solo
The Wayfaring Stranger Traditional
Chip Hayden
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
Who am I? | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon
Our God breaks into the world in surprising and miraculous ways! The Spirit burns in our world, showing us the way, sometimes pushing us past our comfort, but never consuming or destroying. This fire lights our way and empowers us along the way. Know without doubt, 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.
The Celebration of Holy Communion
Solo
Take, Eat Fred Bock
Julia Pearson
The Great Thanksgiving and Communion
Musical Setting D UMH pp. 23-24
Breaking the Bread
Giving the Bread and Cup
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology
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
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian UMH# 402
Blessing and Sharing Christ’s Light
Postlude
Be Still, My Soul arr. James Koerts
Announcements
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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