Sunday, August 21, 2011                                                           10:30 am

THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

                              

GATHERING MUSIC                        

 

CHORAL INTROIT                           

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                    Psalm 19.7-14                    Melanie Branson

One   The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.

Many THE STATUTES OF THE LORD ARE TRUSTWORTHY,

          MAKING WISE THE SIMPLE.

 

One   The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.

Many THE COMMANDS OF THE LORD ARE RADIANT,

          GIVING LIGHT TO THE EYES.

 

One   The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.

Many THE ORDINANCES OF THE LORD ARE SURE AND ALTOGETHER

          RIGHTEOUS.

 

One   They are more precious than gold, even than much pure gold;

Many THEY ARE SWEETER THAN HONEY, HONEY STRAIGHT FROM

          THE COMB.

 

One   By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

Many WHO CAN DISCERN HIS ERRORS? FORGIVE ALL MY HIDDEN

          FAULTS.

 

One   Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me.

Many THEN WILL I BE BLAMELESS, INNOCENT OF GREAT TRANS-       GRESSION.

 

One   May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be

          pleasing in your sight,

Many O LORD, MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER. AMEN.

 

WORSHIP SONGS                       Forever                                       See Insert

                                          Forgiven (sing 3 times)                           See Insert

 

WELCOME AND FRIENDSHIP TIME

Please remain standing, and give a friendly greeting to your neighbor.

 

RESPONSE                             The Spirit in Me

The Spirit in me greets the Spirit in you, Alleluia!

God's in us and we're in God, Alleluia!

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                Guide My Feet                      Wendell Whalum   

 

SONG BEFORE PRAYER                Lord, Listen             Faith We Sing, 2193

Lord, listen to your children praying

Lord, send your Spirit in this place

Lord, listen to your children praying

Send us love, send us power, send us grace.

 

A TIME OF SILENT PRAYER

 

SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS

As the pastor moves among the congregation, be encouraged

to express the joys or concerns that are on your heart today.

Joys: Praise God…       Concerns: Lord, hear our prayer…       

 

THE LORD'S PRAYER                                                                     Everyone

          Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

          Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

          Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,

          As we forgive those who trespass against us.

          And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;

          For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever,        Amen.

 

CHORAL RESPONSE

 

 

YOUNG PEOPLE’S MOMENT

After the Young People’s Moment, Preschoolers through 3rd grade

are free to go to Creative Expression time.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE

 

HYMN                                      Freely, Freely                        UM Hymnal, 389

              

SCRIPTURE                                           Matthew 16.13-20; Ephesians 4.29-32

 

MESSAGE                                                                        Pastor Rich LaShure

                KEYS OF THE KINGDOM

 

WORDS OF OFFERING

 

OFFERTORY                                     

                                                                                                                                                  

DOXOLOGY                                                                                     Strathdee

                   Praise God from whom all blessings flow

                   Praise God all creatures here below

                   Praise God above the heavenly host

                   Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

 

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

JOSHUA HYMN           God, We Praise You for the Morning            See Insert

 

BENEDICTION

 

RESPONSE                                    Sanctuary                   Faith We Sing, 2164

 

CLOSING MUSIC