October 29, 2023
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
October 29, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service arr. Jean Hilbert
Welcome
Call to Worship
Inspired by Genesis 22: 1-14; Micah 6:8; Deuteronomy 6:5
What does the Lord require of you?
To do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with our God.
What does God command of us?
To love God with all our heart, and all our soul,
and all our mind, and all our strength,
and to love our neighbor as ourselves.
God does not call us to ease or to comfort.
But to presence and abundance,
and grace in our struggle.
Let us worship the God who believes in us,
and trusts in us and abides with us.
Let us worship the God who will ask much of us,
but will be beside us every step of the way.
Hymn
This Is My Father’s World UMH# 144
Children’s Message
Readings from the New Testament
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Solo
When the Poor Ones Olivar & Manzano
Carol Kinsey
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
The Law of Love | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
The God of love forgives you for any failing and cherishes you completely. The God of healing binds up your broken heart and heals your wounds. The God of power offers you what you need to face the world equipped to love those who are broken and need to know the grace God offers. 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
The Gift of Love UMH# 408
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
How Can We Name a Love arr. James Koerts
Announcements
Brad Guth
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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