Join Us For Worship Sunday October 16th In Person Or Youtube Live!!!

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©Order of Worship October 16, 2022

19th Sunday After Pentecost

Laity Sunday

For the Avent Ferry UMC Worship Video Click Here (Link opens in a new window)

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 “Your Grace Is Enough” Words and Music by Matt Maher © 2005 Thankyou Music…………….Greg D.
 
Coming of the Light:………………………………….Michael C.
 
Greetings……………….…………….………….…Diane C.
 
Call to Worship: “I Have a Friend (Yo Tengo un Amigo)”
KIDS ROC
Arrangement © 2017 Group Publishing, Inc.
 
Opening Prayer: ……………….……Michael and Noelle
 
Opening Hymns:…”Love Lifted Me”, #3101 Worship & Song
Words: James Rowe Music: Howard E. Smith
 
1. I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore,
very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more;
but the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry,
from the waters lifted me; now safe am I.
 
Love lifted even me! Love lifted even me!
When nothing else could help. Love lifted me.
Love lifted even me! Love lifted even me!
When nothing else could help. Love lifted me.
 
2. Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves;
he will lift you by his love out of the angry waves.
He’s the Master of the sea, billows his will obey;
he your Savior wants to be — be saved today.
 
Love lifted even me! Love lifted even me!
When nothing else could help. Love lifted me.
Love lifted even me! Love lifted even me!
When nothing else could help. Love lifted me.
 
“It is Well with My Soul #377, UMH
Words: Horatio G. Spafford, 1873, Music: Phillip P. Bliss, 1876
 
1. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, 
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, 
It is well, it is well with my soul. 
 
It is well (It is well) with my soul (with my soul),
it is well, it is well with my soul. 
 
2. Thou Satan should buffet, though trials should come, 
let this blest assurance control, 
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, 
and hath shed his own blood for my soul. 
 
It is well (It is well) with my soul (with my soul),
it is well, it is well with my soul.”
 
Psalter:  Psalm 121 #844 UMH…………………….…Ally L.
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
        From whence does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
        who made heaven and earth.
The Lord will not let your foot be moved,
        the Lord who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, the One who keeps Israel
        will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
        The Lord is your shade
        on your right hand.
The sun shall not smite you by day,
        nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all evil,
        and will keep your life.
The Lord will keep
        your going out and your coming in
        from this time forth and for evermore.
 
Giving of our tithes and offerings ……………Phillip J.
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Offertory: ……”Malagueña” by Pablo de Sarasate…..Evan G.
 
Offertory Response:  “The Doxology” #95 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois, 1551
 
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him,
all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly
host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
 
Prayer After Receiving:……………………….……Eli A.
 
Hymn of Preparation:“Thy Word is a Lamp”, #601 UMH
Words by Amy Grant
Music by Michael W. Smith, arranged by Keith Phillips
© 1984 Meadowgreen Music Co. / Bug and Bear Music
 
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
 
1. When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way,
still you’re there right beside me,
and nothing will I fear as long as you are near.
Please be near me to the end.
 
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
 
2. Now I will not forget your love for me and yet
my heart forever is wandering.
Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side,
and I will love you to the end.
 
 
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
 
Gospel Lesson:…………..2 Timothy 1:8-12…………Ally L.
 
8 Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher, 12 and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him.
 
Sermon:..”Rise Up from Discouragement and Despair” ….Chris M.
 
Prayer: ………………………………Led by Chris and Children
 
Prayers of the People: ……………….……Pastor Steven
 
Announcements:…………………………..…..…Lorri B.
 
Closing Hymn:..”Amazing Grace”  #378, UMH
 
1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me! 
I once was lost, but now am found; 
was blind, but now I see. 
 
2. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, 
and grace my fears relieved; 
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.
 
3.Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
‘tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and
grace will lead me home.
 
6.When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
than when we’d first begun.
 
Dismissal with Blessing:…………………Pastor Steven
 
Postlude: “Grace Greater than Our Sin” Words by Julia H. Johnston, 1911, Music by Daniel B. Towner, 1910……….Greg D.

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