15Th Sunday After Pentecost September 6, 2015

15th Sunday after Pentecost September 6, 2015

Announcements

PLEASE, sign and pass the blue attendance pads that are in every row

*Chorus of Welcome “The Family of God”

I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God—I’ve been washed in the fountain,

cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod;

for I’m part of the family, the family of God.

*Call to Worship Psalm 124 125

L: Let us thank the Lord, who has not let our enemies destroy us.

P: Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

L: Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,

which can never be shaken, never be moved.

P: As the mountains surround Jerusalem,

so the Lord surrounds His people, now and forever.

*Opening Hymn “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” # 57

*Opening Prayer

Creator of heaven and earth, in whom we find our help: deliver us from evil,

we pray. Confirm in us Your way and consecrate us to good works

that our lives will reflect Your glory; through Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.

Children’s Message

Scripture Lesson James 2:1-18 # 1173

Hymn “When the Church of Jesus” [TUNE: AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE] # 592

Joys and Concerns

Gathered Prayer

Gifts and Offerings The Offertory

*The Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” # 95

*The Offertory Prayer

*Hymn “Open My Eyes, That I May See” # 454

Children 8 and under are dismissed to the Nursery

Gospel Lesson St. Mark 7:24-37 # 976

Sermon “Toward Justice”

*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed # 881

*Service of Holy Communion

The Lord be with you…………………...….And also with you.

Lift up your hearts……………………...…..We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God…....It is right to give God thanks and praise.

...And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven

we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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.

...And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ,

we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice,

in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

CHRIST HAS DIED; CHRIST IS RISEN, CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN.

...Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church,

all glory and honor is yours, almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.

THE LORD'S PRAYER + BREAKING THE BREAD + GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Almighty God, You have taught us through Your Son that love is the fulfilling

of the law: grant that we may love You with our whole heart and our neighbors

as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Hymn “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” [VS. 1-3] # 581

Benediction

Quiet Meditation, Reflection, and Prayer

*Choral Benediction “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” [VS. 4] # 581

Called by worship to Your service, forth in Your dear name we go

to the child, the youth, the aged, love in living deeds we show;

hope and health, good will and comfort, counsel, aid, and peace we give,

that Your servants, Lord, in freedom may Your mercy know, and live.

*Please stand if you are able

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR VISITING FRIENDS!

It is a pleasure to have you with us today, and it will be an even greater pleasure to see you again! We hope that your faith will be strengthened by your time here. It is a genuine privilege to gather as God’s people to open ourselves to the presence of God and to praise God with living hearts. Large print hymnbooks and bulletins along with listening devices are available.

CRESCENTVILLE UMC MISSION STATEMENT

We at Crescentville United Methodist Church believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and we will invite people into a relationship with Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will continue to grow spiritually in our relationship with Christ. As a fellowship of caring, concerned people, we will respond as disciples to reach out and serve the community.

Weekly Offering Report: Our General Fund Offering for Sunday, 8/30/2015 was $1,118. Expenses continue to be $2,000 per week. Anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please see Sue Creevey. Thank you!

Altar Flowers Given by Kathy Lynch, in loving memory of her uncle, George H. Weaver, Jr., for his birthday on September 3rd.

Centerpiece In loving memory of Bob Gallagher, given by Dot Gallagher and family.

2015 Flower Chart in the Narthex. Cost is $25 for 2 bouquets, $20 for a centerpiece.

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Today – Sunday Worship Service 9:30 AM / Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon

Sun., Sept. 13 – Sunday Worship Service 9:30 AM / Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon

Mon., Sept. 14 – Women’s Luncheon, 12 Noon. Please bring a lunch. Beverage & Dessert will be served

Tues., Sept. 15 – Lawncrest Community Association monthly meeting at St. William’s Social Hall—Robbins Ave. & Argyle St.—7 PM

Wed., Sept. 16 – Soup & Study, 6:30 PM

Sun., Sept 20 – Rally Day! Sunday Worship Service 9:30 AM / Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon / Indoor “Sunday School” Picnic after Worship ~ Wear your Crescentville T-Shirt!

Wed., Sept. 23 – Soup & Study, 6:30 PM

Sun., Sept. 27 – Sunday Worship Service 9:30 AM / Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon / Charge Conference ~ DS Meeting with SPRC 11:15 am, Charge Conference 12:15 am at St. Philip’s

Pastor Randy will be at our church each Sunday by 8:00 AM. If you would like time to see him, please come before Worship as he will be traveling to St. Philips immediately after our Worship service. You may also call the office and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Please respect his request that he be able to leave immediately after Worship.

Crescentville United Methodist Church

A Changing Church for Changing Times

Rev. Randy M. Brubaker, Pastor

412 Sentner Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19120

215-745-7115 – Fax. 215-745-7258

Web Site – crescentvilleumc.com

CIRCLE OF CONCERN

Week 1: Church family; Bill Lewis; Drew; Helen; Kathy Lynch; Katie; Marie & Joshua; Rebecca Chandler & family

Week 2: Cyrus Ballah; John Evans; Lori Roverelli; Ron Pleis; Trokon Kofa; Wleh Kofa & family

Week 3: Gretel; Johnson family; Luoli; Maria

Week 4: Bernadette Knutt; Carmen & family; Eller family; Hynicka family James Philips; Jean Bernard & family, especially his mom; Joan Morris; Joan Stewart’s family; Linet Hosea; Mary & family; Moses; Roselyne Ateka

On-going: Anna & Suzanne Turner; Annie Freeman; Ben, Betty, & Beth Brzoza & family; Bette Sauerwald; Dorothy Buzzard; Dot Gallagher; Edwina & Emma Paye and children; Emma Bass; Evelyn Atkinson; Joan Morris; John Tarsnoh & family; June Christopher’s family; Lawncrest Community; Lenin & McEachnie family; Liberia & Ebola Crisis; Lowe & Appenzeller families; Philadelphia Fire Department; Philadelphia School District; Ruth Dillon; Tillie Haeberle; Vi Engle

Family & Friends Serving in the Armed Services: Please include Pastor Randy and family, and all your family and friends of CUMC in your daily prayers. Also, pray for Pres. Obama, our Men & Women serving here and abroad, our nation and for world peace.

Sunday, September 20, Rally Day ~ Indoor “Sunday School” picnic after worship. Wear your Crescentville UMC T-shirt!

Sunday September 27, Charge Conference ~ DS Meeting with SPRC 11:15 am, Charge Conference 12:15 am at St. Philip’s

Saturday, October 24, Flea Market & Bazaar (9:00 – 1:30 PM) ~ Join us for lunch! Homemade soup & baked goods.

Sunday, November 8, Crescentville UMC’s 95th Anniversary Celebration! ~ Special Worship Service and Banquet Luncheon.