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11:00 a.m. September 5, 2004
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "When Morning Gilds the Skies” #41
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And with you also.
Litany for Labor
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Most holy and merciful Father; we acknowledge and confess before thee; our sinful nature prone to evil and slothful in good; and all our shortcomings and offenses.
Thou alone knowest how often we have sinned; In wandering from thy ways; In wasting thy gifts; In forgetting thy love.
But thou, O Lord, have mercy; upon us; Who are ashamed and sorry; for all wherein we have displeased thee.
Teach us to hate our errors; Cleanse us from our secret faults; And forgive our sins; For the sake of thy dear Son. And O most holy and loving Father; Help us, we beseech thee; To live in thy light and walk in thy ways; According to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness (Psalm 103:8,10-12)
Leader: The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.
People: For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us.
s Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Children's Sermon: “The Crab That Grabs”
Matthew 6:33
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Prayers of the People
s First Scripture Lesson: Psalm 4
s Hymnbook: "On the Good and Faithful” #52
Second Scripture Lesson: Titus 3:1-7
Anthem:
Sermon: “Christianity and Election Year Politics”
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine” #139
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
s: All who are able, please stand.
Announcements
On this first Sabbath in September, we joyfully welcome all who have come to worship. May God’s presence be among us.
Our profit from the Summerfest fundraiser was $2,254.87.
Adult Bible Study: Wednesday, 10 00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Joint Meeting, Session and Diaconate, next Sabbath, September 12, 7:00 p.m.
On September 19, we will have a church Picnic at Ray King’s place on the lake. We will start eating around 5:00 p.m. However, you can go earlier if you want to just spent some time at the lake.
Psalm 4
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing?
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Litany for Labor
Leader: O Jesus, worker and carpenter from Nazareth, on this Labor Day weekend, we thank you for your care and loving concern for workers throughout the world. Help all working persons to realize a deeper understanding of your presence and call them to do justice and build human community where they are employed.
People: Jesus, worker and carpenter from Nazareth, hear our prayer.
Leader: For all those who face the conflicts of working and caring for children without adequate support,
People: Jesus, worker and carpenter from Nazareth, hear our prayer.
Leader: For all workers who cannot find work and for whom unemployment assistance is not available,
People: Jesus, worker and carpenter from Nazareth, hear our prayer.
Leader: For workers who are displaced by technical changes or global pressures to relocate jobs,
People: Jesus, worker and carpenter from Nazareth, hear our prayer.
Leader: For children whose childhood has been cut short because they are forced to work,
People: Jesus, worker and carpenter from Nazareth, hear our prayer.
Leader: For all workers whose work is taken for granted, is unappreciated or lacks meaning,
People: Jesus, worker and carpenter from Nazareth, hear our prayer.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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