SIXTEENTH SABBATH AFTER PENTECOST
11:00 a.m. September 23, 2001
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymn: "Heaven and Earth, and Sea and Air" #6
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship Philippians 1:9-10)
Leader: The Lord be with you,
People: And with you also.
Leader: And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
People: That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession: (in unison)
Almighty and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness (Psalm 103:8,10-12)
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Timothy 1:15).
People: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed (I Peter 2:24).
s Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Proclaim God’s Word
`Children's Sermon: "Tune In"
I Peter 1:25
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Prayers of the People
s First Reading: Luke 16:1-12
s Hymnbook "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" #106 (Psalm 23)
Second Reading: I Timothy 2:1-7
Anthem:
Sermon: "Prayer Chain Pain"
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord’s Prayer
s Hymn: "Sweet Hour of Prayer " #398
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
In 1 Timothy 1:17 we read: "Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever." We welcome everyone and invite all to join in offering honor and glory to God. Worshiping with hearts and hands and voices, we can each experience inspiration today.
Ava Howe is our guest organist today. We welcome Ava back to our fellowship.
Bible Study : Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Jubilee Birthday Party
]The Women of the Church Jubilee Birthday Party is this evening at 6:00 p.m. This is a covered dish supper. Rev. J.J. Dias will be the guest speaker. Come and share the food and fellowship, and hear J.J.
New Nursery Attendant
Lauren Almaguer is our nursery attendant. We are glad to have Lauren on the job!
Piano Fund
We are considering buying a piano for the sanctuary sometime in the future. Toward that end, we have started a piano fund. If you would like to contribute toward this fund, mark your offering accordingly.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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