September 12 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

 

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Today’s Meditation Verse: “The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I   may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning God wakens, wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.” —Isaiah 50:4

Welcome...Pastor Charles

Prelude...Lorie Courier

*Call to Worship (Psalm 19:7-10)...Rebecca Glancy

Leader: The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple;

People: The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes;

Leader: The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

People: More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.

*Hymn...“Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory” (TFWS #2102)

Apostles’ Creed (UMH #881)...Rebecca Glancy

*Offering/Doxology (UMH #95)

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations

Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer...Pastor Charles

Epistle Lesson: James 3:1-12...Rebecca Glancy

Special Music...Chancel Choir / “Sing Hosanna!” by Kirby Shaw

Gospel Lesson: Mark 8:27-38...Pastor Charles

Pastor: This is the Word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon...Pastor Charles / “Words, words, words”

*Hymn...“Lift High the Cross” (UMH #159)

*Words for the Journey...Pastor Charles

Postlude...Lorie Courier