(Image: God Touches Jeremiah’s MouthWinchester Cathedral Library, UK)

©Order of Worship August 21, 2022

11th Sunday After Pentecost

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Text for hymns are found below each hymn.  Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.

Prelude…………………”Thy Word” ……………………….Greg D.
Words by Amy Grant, Music by Michael W. Smith © 1983
 
Coming of the Light:………………………………….Michael C.
 
Greetings………………………….……………Pastor Steven
 
Opening Prayer: …………………………………Irwin M.
 
Opening Hymns:…..“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry#2051 TFWS
Words and Music: John Ylvisaker © 1985 John Ylvisaker
 
1.I was there to hear your borning cry, I’ll be
there when you are old.  I rejoiced the day you
were baptized, to see your life unfold.
 
2.I was there when you were but a child, with a
faith to suit you well; in a blaze of light you
wandered off to find where demons dwell.
 
3.When you heard the wonder of the Word I was
there to cheer you on; you were raised to praise the
living Lord, to whom you now belong.
 
4.If you find someone to share your time and you
join your hearts as one, I’ll be there to make your
verses rhyme from dusk till rising sun.
 
5.In the middle ages of your life, not too
old, no longer young, I’ll be there to guide you
through the night, complete what I’ve begun.
 
6.When the evening gently closes in and you
shut your weary eyes, I’ll be there as I have
always been with just one more surprise.
(Repeat verse 1)
 
1.I was there to hear your borning cry, I’ll be
there when you are old.  I rejoiced the day you
were baptized, to see your life unfold.
 
Oh, I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me
#2139 TFWS
Words and Music:  African American  spiritual 
 
Refrain
Oh, I know the Lord, I know the Lord,
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.
Oh, I know the Lord, I know the Lord,
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.
 
1.Did ever you see the like before?
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me;
King Jesus preaching to the poor!
I know the Lord’s laid his hand on me.
Refrain
 
2.Oh, wasn’t that a happy day
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me;
when Jesus washed my sins away!
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.
Refrain
 
3.Some seek the Lord and don’t seek him right;
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me;
they fool all day and pray at night,
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.
Refrain
 
4.My Lord’s done just what he said;
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me;
he’s healed the sick and raised the dead;
I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.
Refrain

The Passing of the Peace:…………………..Pastor Steven
Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.
 
Response:  “Glory Be to the Father”  #70 UMH
Words: Lesser Doxology, 3rd-4th cent. Music: Charles Meineke, 1844
 
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the
Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen
 
Giving of our tithes and offerings ………………Lorri B.
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Offertory: “In This Very Room”, By Ron Harris and Carol Harris……………………………………Courtney B.
 
Offertory Response:  The Doxology” #94 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, 1623;
Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
 
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God,
all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God the
source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts!  Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
 
Prayer After Receiving:………………………Pastor Steven
 
Hymn of Preparation:..“Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth#2050 TFWS
Words: Jean Janzen  Music: H. Percy Smith
Words © 1991 Abingdon Press, admin. by The Copyright Co.
 
1.Mothering God, you gave me birth
in the bright morning of this world.
Creator, source of every breath, you
are my rain, my wind, my sun.
 
2.Mothering Christ, you took my form,
offering me your flood of light,
grain of life, and grape of love, your
very body for my peace.
 
3.Mothering Spirit, nurt’ring one,
in arms of patience hold me close,
so that in faith I root and grow
until I flow’r, until I know.
 
Old Testament Lesson: …..…Jeremiah 1:4-10………Irwin M.
 
1:4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
 
1:6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.”1:7 But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a boy’; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you.
 
1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.”1:9 Then the LORD put out his hand and touched my mouth; and the LORD said to me, “Now I have put my words in your mouth.
 
1:10 See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.”
 
Sermon: …..…… “Let God Do The Work”……….Pastor Steven
 
Anthem:….“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”……..Courtney B.
Words: Henry Van Dyke, 1907, Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1824
Arrangement © 1988 Birdwing Music
 
Prayers of the People: ………………………Pastor Steven
 
Announcements:…………………………………..…Lorri B.
 
Closing Hymn:  Here I Am, Lord #593 UMH
Words: Dan Schutte, 1981 Music: Dan Schutte, 1981
© 1981, 1983, 1989 Daniel L. Schutte and NALR
 
1.I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save.
I have made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. 
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
 
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? 
I have heard you calling in the night. 
I will go, Lord, if you lead me. 
I will hold your people in my heart.
 
2.I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. 
I have wept for love of them. They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?
 
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? 
I have heard you calling in the night. 
I will go, Lord, if you lead me. 
I will hold your people in my heart.”
 
3.I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. 
I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?
 
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? 
I have heard you calling in the night. 
I will go, Lord, if you lead me. 
I will hold your people in my heart.”
 
Dismissal with Blessing:……………………Pastor Steven
 
Postlude: ……………………………………..………Greg D.


 
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