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©Order of Worship August 07, 2022

9th Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion

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The worship video will be available live at 11:00 am.
Text for hymns are found below each hymn.  Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.

Prelude:  Intermezzo from “Agnus Dei”………….G. Bizet
 
Coming of the Light:………………………………………..Eli A.
 
Greetings………………………………………Pastor Steven
 
Announcements:…………………………………..…Lorri B.
 
Opening Prayer: ……………………………………Robin C.
 
Opening Hymns:…..“God of Grace and God of Glory 
#577 UMH
Words: Harry Emerson Frosdick, 1930
Music: John Hughes, 1907
 
1.God of grace and God of glory, on thy people
pour thy power; crown thine ancient church’s story
bring her bud to glorious flower.  Grant us wisdom,
grant of courage, for the facing of this hour
for the facing of this hour.
 
2.Lo! The hosts of evil round us scorn thy Christ,
assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound
us, free our hearts to work and praise.  Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage, for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.
 
3.Cure thy children’s warring madness, bend our pride
to thy control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.  Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage, lest we miss thy kingdom’s goal,
lest we miss thy kingdom’s goal.
 
4.Save us from weak resignation to the evils we
deplore; let the search for thy salvation be our glory
evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving
thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore.
 
 
Since Jesus Came into My Heart”  #2140 TFWS
Words: R.H. McDaniel Music: Charles H. Gabriel
 
1.What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought
since Jesus came into my heart!
I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,
since Jesus came into my heart!
 
Refrain
Since Jesus came into my heart, since Jesus came into
my heart, floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows
roll, since Jesus came into my heart.
 
2.I have ceased from my wandering and going astray,
since Jesus came into my heart!
And my sins, which were many, are all washed away,
since Jesus came into my heart!
 
Refrain
Since Jesus came into my heart, since Jesus came into
my heart, floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows
roll, since Jesus came into my heart.
 
3.I’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure,
since Jesus came into my heart!
And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure,
since Jesus came into my heart!
 
Refrain
Since Jesus came into my heart, since Jesus came into
my heart, floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows
roll, since Jesus came into my heart.
 
4.There’s a light in the valley of death now for me,
since Jesus came into my heart!
And the gates of the City beyond I can see,
since Jesus came into my heart!
 
Refrain
Since Jesus came into my heart, since Jesus came into
my heart, floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows
roll, since Jesus came into my heart.
 
5.I shall go there to dwell in that City, I know,
since Jesus came into my heart!
And I’m happy, so happy, as onward I go,
since Jesus came into my heart!
 
Refrain
Since Jesus came into my heart, since Jesus came into
my heart, floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows
roll, since Jesus came into my heart.
 
Giving of our tithes and offerings ……………………
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Offertory: .……………………………….…….….Greg D.
 
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
 
Prayers of the People: ………………………Pastor Steven
 
Hymn of Preparation:..“Seek Ye First #405 UMH
Words and Music: Karn Laffery, 1972 © 1972 Marantha! Music
 
1.Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his
righteousness, and all these things shall be
added unto you.  Allelu, Alleluia!
 
2.Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek and
ye shall find; knock, and the door shall be
opened unto you.  Allelu, Alleluia!
 
Gospel Lesson: ……….…Luke 12:32-40………….….Robin C.
 
12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 12:33 Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
 
12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 12:35 “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; 12:36 be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks.
 
12:37 Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. 12:38 If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.
 
12:39 “But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 12:40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”
 
Sermon: ………”The Unexpected Hour”………….Pastor Steven
 
Anthem:…………………”Shine on Us”…………………..Choir
Words and Music: Michael W. Smith and Deborah Smith
Arr. by Bruce Greer S.S.A. arr. By Tom Fetke © 1995 Milene Music
 
Holy Communion:……………………………Pastor Steven
 
Communion Hymn: Fill My Cup, Lord  #3093 W&S
Words and Music: Richard Blanchard © 1964 Word Music, LLC
 
1.Like the woman at the well I was seeking for things
that could not satisfy; and then I heard my Savior
speaking: “Draw from my well that never shall run dry.”
 
Refrain
Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord! Come and quench
this thirsting of my soul; bread of heaven, feed me ‘til
I want no more – fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!
 
 
2.There are millions in the world who are craving the
pleasure earthly things afford; but none can match the
wondrous treasure that I find in Jesus Christ my Lord.
 
Refrain
Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord! Come and quench
this thirsting of my soul; bread of heaven, feed me ‘til
I want no more – fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!
 
3.So, my neighbor, if the things this world gave you leave
hungers that won’t pass away, my blessed Lord will come
and save you, if you kneel to him and humbly pray:
 
Refrain
Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord! Come and quench
this thirsting of my soul; bread of heaven, feed me ‘til
I want no more – fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!
 
Closing Hymn:“The Lord Bless and Keep You #2280 TFWS
Words and Music: Jim Strathdee © 1981 Desert Flower Music
 
1.The Lord bless and keep you, the Lord make his
face to shine on you and be gracious, gracious.
 
2.The Lord bless and keep you, the Lord lift his
countenance on you and give peace, give you peace.
Shalom, Shalom.
 
Dismissal with Blessing:……………………Pastor Steven
 
Postlude: “Credo”………………………………………J. Haydn


CONFESSION & PARDON

Pastor Steven: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All pray in silence.

Pastor Steven: Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All:  Glory to God. Amen.

THE PEACE
Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.
All, including the pastor, exchange signs and words of God’s peace by crossing hands, wave to one another due to social distancing guidelines.

Pastor Steven: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor Steven: Lift up your hearts. The pastor may lift hands and keep them raised.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor Steven: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor Steven: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor Steven: In union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor Steven: All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.
All: Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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