September 10, 2023
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 10, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Spirit Song arr. Scott Camp
Handbell Choir
Welcome
Call to Worship
Based on Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 18:15-20
People of God, open your eyes! Look around!
The presence of our Lord Jesus Christ is here— among us and within us.
God’s salvation is close at hand— nearer than you know.
So open your hearts and minds to the Spirit, and let’s worship God together!
Hymn
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation UMH# 559
Stanzas 1,2,3
Children’s Message
Readings from the New Testament
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Anthem
You Are God, We Praise You arr. Marty Haugen
Julia Pearson, solo
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
From "I am" to "we are" | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Our God understands how hard it is to live into the kind of love we are called to. Our God shows us forgiveness and gives us what we need to live in love. Know without doubt, in the name of Jesus Christ, we 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 Summons TFWS# 2130
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
The Gift of Love arr. Hal H. Hopson
Announcements
John Jalocha
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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