October 15, 2023
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost | Children’s Sabbath
October 15, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Jesus Loves Me arr. Jenifer Cook
Welcome
Call to Worship
Based on Psalm 146
Joy comes to those who hope in God.
For the Lord is a Keeper of promises.
Our God is a God of healing and help and hope!
The Lord will reign forever,
Our God will keep faith with all generations.
Let us praise the Lord both now and forevermore!
Hymn
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart UMH# 160
Stanzas 1, 2, and 3
Story from the Gospels
Presentation by the Preschool
Janet Murray and Denise Powell
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Anthem
Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me arr. K. Lee Scott
A Story from the Old Testament
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
The love of God is incomprehensible. The grace of God is unfathomable. The power of God is unstoppable. Know that this power lives 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
Together We Serve TFWS# 2175
Postlude
Jesus Loves the Little Children arr. Phil Hamm
Announcements
Paula Dempsey
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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