WELCOME TO WORSHIP
CANTICLE Go, My Children, With My Blessing — arr. Walter L. Pelz Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone; waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own. In my love’s baptismal river I have made you mine forever. Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own. Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me; grow in love and love by serving, joyful, and free. Here my Spirit’s power filled you, here his tender comfort stilled you; go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free. The congregation is invited to sing: I, the Lord, will bless and keep you, and give you peace. I, the Lord, will smile upon you, and give you peace. I the Lord will be your Father, Saviour, Comforter and Brother; Go, my children, I will keep you, and give you peace.
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • 11:00AM
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE
Ain’t a That Good News — arr. Susan T. Sylvester
GREETING INTROIT
PRAYER RESPONSE O Lord, Hear My Prayer — TAIZÉ O Lord hear my prayer, O Lord hear my prayer, come and listen to me. THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
Every Time I Feel the Spirit — arr. Kevin McChesney
OPENING PRAYER Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
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SCRIPTURE — Luke 10:27 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
HYMN OF PROCESSION #139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty — LOBE DEN HERREN
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX 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.
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PRESENTATION OF BIBLES We rejoice in this step in your journey with God. We pray God will guide you, your family, and us as you use this Holy Bible in your home, in your church school classes, and in our worship. We will learn together and grow in our love for God’s word.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#529 How Firm a Foundaton — FOUNDATION
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now in Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace be with you. Believe and trust his holy word. Amen.
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POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. KINDERGARTEN RECIPIENTS
THIRD GRADE RECIPIENTS
Eliza Katherine Brendle William Oscar Crompton Lewis Alexander Luxton Clegg Mary Wells Douglas Whit Jackson Alice Pearce Jennings Preston Johnson Lucy Keit Cannon King Ethan King Hazel Lowe Theo Hudson Maner Callie Myer Lilly Schamens Cynthia Schultz Henry Suttle Wyatt Norman Schilling Touby Stephen Marshall Wall Peyton Youngblood
Clark Bonsall Hank Conrad Lucy Miriam Crane Elliott Pearl Crompton Thompson Cavanaugh Dugan Christopher Roan Frye Josephine Mae Hall Liza Harris Tripp Harris James Lawrence Holden Libby Keit Pierce King Ransome Lambert Hudson Newbauer Beau Rowland Claire Ridgely Samuel Corbin Taylor Smith Kamryn Stith Caroline Strowd Graham English Suttle Will Suttle Elizabeth Reade Sutton George Robert Williams
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go — arr. Mark Hayes DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Receive these gifts, O Lord. May they be magnified by your Holy Spirit to teach your children about your love, to show the world your grace, to bring healing to the broken hearted, to comfort the grieving, to embrace the needy, and to praise your name. We offer ourselves as instruments of your peace to the world. We offer our talents, our time, and our gifts to you. Use us as you will. Deploy us for your benevolence. Transform our hearts as we transform the world. We pray this in your Holy name. Amen.
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PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Ensemble Ringers: Susie Campbell, Camille Jones, Jeanette Juran, Anne Morgan Sara Lynch, oboe
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Jenny Kimbrel Bunn by the Bunn family; and also, in loving memory of John R. Perkinson, Blanche J. Perkinson, Jane W. Perkinson, H. Gray Hutchison, and Betsy D. Hutchison by Jay and Becky Perkinson.
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