WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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.
POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
(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.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • 11:00AM
CANTICLE Guide My Feet — Spiritual Guide my feet while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain. SCRIPTURE — Hebrews 10:24-25 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
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. †
SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
All That Hath Life and Breath — René Clausen All that hath life and breath, praise ye the Lord. Shout to the Lord, Alleluia! Praise him, laud him, Alleluia!
OPENING PRAYER O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
OFFERTORY I Shall Not Live in Vain — J. Reese Norris I shall not live in vain. If I could stop one heart from breaking or cool one pain, I shall not live in vain. If I could ease one life the aching or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain. I was hungry, I was thirsty, alone and you took me in. I was trembling, I was hurting, captive when you took my hand. I shall not live in vain. 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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HYMN OF PROCESSION #160 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart — MARION
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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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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Gracious God, giver of all gifts. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have given to us. Receive these gifts from the labor of our hands. May they be pleasing in your sight. Bless them and the ministries this offering will support. May they give hope, may they give comfort, may they bring peace, may they show your love to the world. We pray this in the name of Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds — DENNIS
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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SERMON NOTES
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FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Betty Crawford Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Crawford, Jr. by Louisa Sohmer and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sohmer.
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir
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