Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
( * ) Please stand as you are able.
( **** ) Please be seated if you are standing.
(UMH) Indicates “The United Methodist Hymnal,” the hardcover songbook.
(TFWS) Indicates “The Faith We Sing,” the black softcover songbook.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Music before the Service ……………………………………………………………………. Joyce Rhodes
“Brethren We Have Met to Worship” ~ Unknown Composer
“Suite for Organ” ~ Robert A. Roesch
Choral Introit ………………………………………………………………………………..…. Chancel Choir
“Open Our Eyes” ~ Will C. Macfarlane
Prayer ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Liturgist
Leader: Let us pray.
ALL: Loving God, you have stood beside us, always. Even when we haven’t or don’t live up to your expectations of us or our expectations of ourselves, you remain beside us. When we stumble, you draw closer to us. Strengthen us to draw closer to you, to know your persistent presence and guidance, and most of all to know and share your joyous love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
- Hymn: Lift High the Cross ……………………………………………………………………… UMH 159
Greetings & Community Announcements …………………………………………….. Pastor Daniel
Time with Young Christians
Before leaving for Kid’s Church & Sunday School, our students are invited to join Pastor Daniel
at the front for a time of learning. Parents are asked to escort children to their classroom and to
pick-up children following the service. Please sign your child in and out. Thank you.
Listening for the Word of God
First Scripture Reading ………………………………………………………………… Proverbs 1:20-33
Choral Anthem …………………………………………………………………………………. Chancel Choir
“You Are the Christ, the Son of God!” ~ Lloyd Larson
Second Scripture Reading ………………………………………………………………….. Mark 8:27-38
Sermon: Wisdom of Enacted Faith ………………………………………………………. Pastor Daniel
Responding to the Word
Invitation to Give ……………………………………………………………………………………… Liturgist
Leader: As we pause to give and to receive to the honor and glory of God, let us consider again how God is calling us to live, and to seek God’s guidance and blessing in our lives and the lives of those for whom we are concerned. We are invited to humble, loving service in the name of Jesus. Let us pray:
ALL: Good and Gracious God, accept the offerings we your people make to you this day, and grant that the cause to which they are devoted may prosper under your guidance, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Music ………………………………………………………………………………… Joyce Rhodes
- Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow ……………………………….. UMH 95
Gathering at the Font
Sacrament of Holy Baptism ………………………………………………………………………… UMH 33
If following along from The Hymnal, we will be using the following paragraphs with the small
red numerals of: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16.
The congregation has responses to make for items 8, 9 and 16.
The pastor will offer a prayer of thanksgiving over the water without all the responses indicated
in paragraph 10.
Prayers of the People ………………………………………………………………………… Pastor Daniel
Pastor will offer a pastoral prayer inclusive of the requests received. He will not be asking
for the congregation to respond, “Hear our prayer” to individual petitions.
The Lord’s Prayer ……………………………………………………………………………..…….. UMH 895
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, they 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.
Sending into the Mission Field
- Hymn: Lord of the Dance ……………………………………………………………………… UMH 261
Choral Benediction ……………………………………………………………………………. Chancel Choir
“The Summons” TFWS 2130
Dismissal with Blessing ………………………………………………………………………. Pastor Daniel
Music to Inspire the Journey ……………………………………………………………… Joyce Rhodes