September 1, 2024
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sept. 1, 2024 Livestream Worship & Holy Communion Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Lord Whose Love Through Humble Service arr. Kathleen Henson
Welcome
Rev. Kelly Dotson
Call to Worship
We can trust God.
God is like the mountain: rock solid.
God loves all the people:
the poor, the disabled, the outcast, the stranger.
We can depend on God.
God feeds the hungry, heals the sick,
and restores relationships.
Praise our Loving God.
Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.
Hymn
The God of Abraham Praise UMH# 116
A Reading from the Old Testament
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Responsive Reading
Psalm 15 UMH p.747
Please join in singing the response
Solo
As the Deer Martin J. Nystrom
Carol Kinsey
Concerns and Prayers with the Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
The Reading from the New Testament
James 1:17-27
Sermon
“What is Religion anyway?” | Rev. Kelly Dotson
The Celebration of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving and Communion
Musical Setting D UMH pp. 23-24
Invitation to the Table
Confession and Pardon
Lord in your mercy …. forgive us
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
Beloved, may God be with you!
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts, Beloved of God.
We lift them to the One who loves us beyond all expectations.
God's Beloved, let us offer our thanks and praise to the Lord our God.
Our voices unite in joy and thanks to the One who brings us hope and healing.
Breaking the Bread
Giving the Bread and Cup
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Blessing of the Tithes & Offerings
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH# 94
Hymn
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee UMH# 142
Please sing stanzas 1 and 3
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Make Me a Servant Kelly Willard
Announcements & Opportunities for the Week
Elke Payne
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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