Order of Worship

October 03, 2021, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme: ONE BODY IN CHRIST (World Communion)
INTROIT - Chancel Choir
Come, Share The Lord
Words: Bryan Jeffery Leech, Music: Bryn Jeffery Leech
Welcome: comments from Reverend Susan
*Hymn: I Come With Joy - Red Hymn Book # 617,
Verse 1- 3
*Call to Worship: Reverend Susan

Leader: Almighty God: from the ends of the earth you have gathered us around Christ's holy table.
People: We come to feast together.
Leader: Have mercy on your church, troubled and divided.
People: Renew us and make us one. Amen.
Leader: Welcome to worship.

*Hymn: Tell Me The Stories Of Jesus - Red Book #277, Verses 1 and 2

Rite of Confession: offered by Reverend Greta

Call to Reconciliation.

Please join Reverend Greta in the prayer of confession:

Prayer of Confession (unison).
Almighty God, you have called us to one table, but we have pursued our own course. You have promised us the bread of life itself, but in our pride, and in our arrogance, the world goes hungry. You have promised us the waters of peace and justice, but in our violence, and in our discord, the world goes thirsty. And now we are famished, too. Have mercy on us. Forgive us, transform us, and send us from this table as servants of your righteousness and mercy, by the power of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon:
Even when our cups run dry, God’s grace overflows.
Even when our plates are empty, God’s generosity overflows.
And even when our hearts feel barren, God’s love overflows.
Friends, you have been called and claimed by the God of all things,
and by the abundance of God’s grace,
and by the power of God’s love,
your sins have been forgiven. Amen.

THE WORD
Musical Setting for the Scripture - “Thy Word”
The Epistle Reading:
Romans 12:9-21 (The Message)

Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.

Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.

Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re happy; share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.

Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging,” says God. “I’ll take care of it.”

Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he’s thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.

Contemporary Message: Rev. Susan - United or Untied

Pipe organ Transition

RESPONSE

The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Leader: Let us be a community of healer and hope givers, as together we proclaim the mystery of faith:
People: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.
Leader: Hear us as we pray from our hearts, our homes, and our place of worship, the prayer Jesus taught us, praying:
People: Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Musical Response: Let There Be Peace on Earth, by Sy Miller and Jill Jackson, Offered by Tom Ajack, guitar

‘Let Us Break Bread Together,” traditional spiritual
Ministry Moment: Reverend Greta

Hymn: Lord of All Hopefulness - Black Book #2197
Benediction: Reverend Susan

Postlude: “Nearer, Still Nearer” by Jason Payne, John Sheaffer, pipe organ.
Prepare for worship next Sunday: Mark 10:17-31
Flowers Donated by: Judy Johanson- With gratitude to Mother Earth!