September 17, 2023
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 17, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Wonderful Words of Life arr. James Koerts
Welcome
Call to Worship
Based on Psalm 103
We come together to praise the holy name of God with our inmost being;
Praise the Lord who redeems our lives and satisfies our desires with good things.
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed;
Praise the Lord who is loving and gracious, and has compassion on us his children
The Lord’s throne is in heaven and his kingdom rules over all;
We praise you, Lord, with our entire soul.
Hymn
Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH# 140
Children’s Message
Readings from the New Testament
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Solo
As the Deer Martin J. Nystrom
Carol Kinsey
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
Forgiveness in the Real World | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
The mercy that God offers is unfathomable. God reaches into the world to show love and care. God is reaching for you right now. Know the grace of God that you might give it to others. 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
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service UMH# 581
Stanzas 1 and 4
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy arr. Mark Sedio
Announcements
Paula Dempsey
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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