October 22, 2023
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
October 22, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian arr. James Koerts
Welcome
Call to Worship
Based on Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99, Matthew 22:15-22
The earth has its kings, but God is ruler of all.
Praise God above all, the giver of life!
The mountains may tremble, the oceans may roar,
but God's presence is more powerful than the earth itself.
Come into God's presence, for God is among us now.
O God, show us your glory; we seek your ways.
Come to the Rock, the God of life,
for God is present now.
Hymn
Gather Us In TFWS# 2236
Stanzas 1, 2, 4
Children’s Message
Readings from the New Testament
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Anthem
If You Search with All Your Heart arr. Craig Courtney
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
What Belongs to God? | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Our God sees our true selves and truly loves us. Our God offers the power to live into the world in a new way. 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
Reception into the Local Congregation
Brooks Gibson, Brad and Leigh Guth UMH p. 38
Hymn
Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love UMH# 566
Stanzas 1, 2, 4
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Beneath the Cross of Jesus arr. James Koerts
Announcements
Connie Kramer
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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