THE UNITED CHURCH
Presbyterian – American Baptist
September4, 2016
Communion Sunday
PRELUDE: “How Firm a Foundation” arr.J. Linker
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR PREPARATION
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm139:23-24)
Leader: Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts
People: See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting
Leader: In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, let us worship God
HYMN #26:“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
*OPENING PRAYER: Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed. In your great mercy forgive our sins, and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us when we pray to sing….
*HYMN #632: “THE LORD’S PRAYER”
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE
*GLORY BE TO THE FATHER #807
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH THE WORD
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Luke14:25-33 (page 1034) {A.B. 1147}
CHILDREN’S SERMON: Children’s Time will not be held today. Parents can pick up a worship bag, by the sanctuary door, to enjoy worship together as a family. Please return the bag at the end of the service.
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Jeremiah18:1-11 (page 768) {A.B. 847}
Sermon
“Space Inside”
Dr. James W. Kerr
OUR RESPONSE IN FAITH
OFFERTORY: “I Will Arise and Go to Jesus” arr. J. Carter
*Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow: #808
HYMN#297:“Spirit of the Living God"
COMMUNION(Gluten-free communion bread is in a small baggie for those with celiac disease.)
*HYMN: #747: “Lead On, O King Eternal”
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE: “I Love You Lord, My Strength" arr.B. Harbach
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Health concerns: Karen Roaix, Barbara Haines, Jay Otteman (cousin of Vadney and DiCicco families), Valerie Gregory, Marge Hood, Tami Pineda (niece of Kathy Eagan), David Crowe, Edna Browne (mother of Lois Flynn), Phil Greene (brother of Sharon Meyer), Arlene Willett, Billy Struzzi (friend of the Scharr family), Nancy Purdy’s sister’s family, Mary Zimmerman (mother of Wendy Bacon)
Cancer: Danielle Violanti (friend of the Davis family), Ron Fulle, Louis Mortuiccio, Dee Reynolds (Darlene Rayburn’s sister), Malcolm Bourne, Walt Bamonto (Mary Lou Havens’ son-in-law), Donna Hayward (Virginia Holroyd’s sister-in-law), Cathy Benedict, Sandy Wallace (Ed Wallace’s mother), Jeff Johnson (friend of church), Pete Cook (Jen Eveleigh’s brother), Tom Denehy (Mary Jane Blaze’s son-in-law), Larry Glod (friend of the DiCicco family), Darryl Kramer (friend of the Vit and DiCicco families)
Recovering from Surgery: Mary Jane Blaze, Jim Healy
Healing: The Wagner family
Ongoing: Brittany Broan
Comfort and Peace: Will Hallstead, Carol McIntyre (mother of Becky Boseck)
MILITARY SERVICE: CPT Kevin Shuffstall (US Army) has been deployed to Africa, Scott Eveleigh (USAF), CPT. Russell Austin home from deployment, PO2 Cody Wells (USN), Technical Sergeant Timothy Peck (USAF) home from deployment; Master Sergeant Alan Place home from deployment.
*Indicates an invitation to stand for those who are able.