October 1, 2023
World Communion Sunday | Pride Eucharist
October 1, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin | Pride Eucharist
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Morning Has Broken arr. Malcolm C. Wilson
Handbell Choir
Welcome
Call to Worship
Based on Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 18:15-20
God has shown us what is good, and what then is required of us?
To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.
Jesus says: “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone
who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me
The Spirit says, “Come.” Let each one who hears the spirit say,
“Come,” for all are welcome here.
Let us worship God! +
Hymn/Anthem
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God UMH# 110
Please join the choir in singing stanzas 1 and 4 when prompted
Setting by John Carter
Readings from the Gospels
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Reading from the New Testament
Sermon
Love and Truth | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
The God who breaks into the world that we might learn how to love more fully is coming to you right now. Know that grace is greater than we can fathom, and the newness of life is present. 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
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
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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
Choral Response
Christ Beside Me TFWS# 2166
Stanza 1
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
O How I Love Jesus 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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