September 13 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

 

The Unforgiving Servant by Claude Vignon 

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Today’s Meditation Verse: “For it is written, "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God."    – Romans 14:11

Welcome – Pastor Charles

Prelude "Just as I Am" - Suzanne P.

Call to Worship (Psalm 103:1-6)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Claudia M. (People)                           Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all God’s benefits--
who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
The LORD works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed.                                                        (Congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting)

A New Creed (The United Church of Canada, 2013) - Claudia M.                                       (Congregation is encouraged to offer the creed aloud on mute setting)

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 live with respect in Creation, 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.

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations – Pastor Charles                                             

Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer – Pastor Charles

(Congregation is encouraged to offer the Lord’s Prayer aloud on mute setting)

Gospel Lesson: Matthew18:21-27 – Claudia M.                                                                                    

Music offering:  "Sing Hosanna"  - Choir (September 8, 2019)   

Gospel lesson: Matthew 18:28-35 – Pastor Charles                                                                     

Sermon: “Reckoning”  – Pastor Charles

Hymn: "Freely, Freely" accompanied by Suzanne P.

Mission Moment: Reconciling Ministries team

Words for the Journey – Pastor Charles 

Postlude - Alpha & Omega