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| A shawl for Dotty L. and flowers from Judy W. |
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| Hyeji Park shares her musical talents |
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Today’s Meditation Verse: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” —Psalm 124:8
Welcome...Pastor Charles
Prelude...Hyeji Park / “Go, Carry Thy Burden to Jesus,” by W.J. Kirkpatrick
*Call to Worship (Book of Worship #449)...Ben Glancy
Leader: Trust in the Lord and do good.
People: May the Lord give strength to the people!
Leader: O taste and see that the Lord is good!
People: God is our refuge and strength.
*Hymn...“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” (UMH #126)
Prayer of Confession (from James 3:13-4:3)...Ben Glancy
Lord Jesus Christ, there are times when we all feel like victims—pawns in the powerplays which are so much a part of life these days. As usual, however, you look into our hearts and question what part we play in these power games. We know that in your eyes it is not social status or wealth or reputation that count, and we confess how easily our lives can become enmeshed in such worldly values. You risked personal comfort and security when you reached out to those on the edge of your society, lepers and sinners—people whom others considered unclean.
Forgive us when we fail to meet your challenge to identify with those whom society would call
worthless.
You showed us that the journey of discipleship is a journey into servanthood and powerlessness.
Forgive us for being tempted to pursue power and to favor competition over compassion.
You, Lord, saw the good in everyone and showed us exactly what it means to be the servant of all,
while too often we see others as rivals in the race for success, influence, and popularity.
“Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.”
Imprint these words on our hearts and put your living Spirit within us, we pray, so that we serve others and you with wisdom, understanding, love, and compassion. Amen.
—written by Moira Laidlaw and posted on Liturgies Online
*Offering/Doxology (UMH #95)
Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations
Moment of Silence and Reflection
Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer...Pastor Charles
Epistle Lesson: James 5:13-20...Ben Glancy
Special Music...Hyeji Park / “Jesus Paid it All,” arranged by Mark Hayes
Gospel Lesson: Mark 9:38-50...Pastor Charles
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon...Pastor Charles / “Who are you for?”
*Hymn...“O Jesus, I Have Promised” (UMH #396)
*Words for the Journey...Pastor Charles
Please remain standing to receive the benediction and dismissal. If you choose, you may then be seated to enjoy the postlude.
Postlude...Hyeji Park / “There is none like you, Lord”
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