Ministers through the Word
Stacy Hoover - Marriage, Family & Youth Minister
Donna Waters - Liturgist
Ministers through Music
Debby Matheny - Pianist
Ministers through Service
Joseph Wigal - Sound Coordinator
Order of Worship
19th Sunday after Pentecost
October 20th, 2019
* Indicates places where people may stand as they are able.
Bold inicates words spoken in unison.
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.
We gather with gladness in the Lord’s house this day!
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, And security within your towers.”
We gather to pray with our words and our lives so that all of God’s children will one day know peace and economic security.
For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good.
We gather in God’s name, who claims us all as kin, to speak out and seek peace and justice for the sake of all God’s children. Come, let us worship God!
*Opening Prayer
My brothers and sisters, through this common prayer, let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ, not only for ourselves and our own needs, but for all people, young and old, near and far.
For the holy Church of God, that we follow in the footsteps of the Prince of Peace and serve with compassion the last, the least, the lost, and the littlest ones, let us pray, Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
For all our brothers and sisters in need, especially the children and families suffering from violence of poverty, let us pray, Lord, make us instruments of your peace. For ourselves and our community, that we join with people of all faiths across our nation to make our nation and world safe for children, let us pray, Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
God of love, who shelters us like a mother hen and welcomes us like a father, hear the prayers of your Church, and grant us today what we ask of you in faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
For the holy Church of God, that we follow in the footsteps of the Prince of Peace and serve with compassion the last, the least, the lost, and the littlest ones, let us pray, Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
For all our brothers and sisters in need, especially the children and families suffering from violence of poverty, let us pray, Lord, make us instruments of your peace. For ourselves and our community, that we join with people of all faiths across our nation to make our nation and world safe for children, let us pray, Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
God of love, who shelters us like a mother hen and welcomes us like a father, hear the prayers of your Church, and grant us today what we ask of you in faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Hymn
UMH 277
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
Old Testament Lesson
Jeremiah 31:27-34
The word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God!
*Hymn
UMH 593
Here I Am Lord
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord's Prayer
Sermon Scripture
I Corinthians 12:1-11
The word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God!
Sermon
Stacy Hoover
"The Toy Story"
Offering
Offertory
Doxology
UMH 94
Prayer of Dedication
Gracious God, as described in the Book of Jeremiah, you pour out your new covenant for your people. We rejoice in unison by sharing the messages you have written on our hearts. Salvation in Jesus Christ is the prosperity we need to proclaim to those searching for your mercy and love. Multiply these gifts so that ministries are provided with your people today who seek to be in a faithful relationship with you. Amen.
*Hymn
UMH 445
Happy the Home When God is There
The altar is always open for prayer. If you have a need to pray for any reason, please feel free to come.
*Benediction
Postlude
Thanks for worshiping with us. We hope you can worship with us again next week!
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