THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
GATHERING MUSIC
CALL TO WORSHIP Dr. Albert Schwietzer Diane Leveille
One He comes to us as one unknown,
Many WITHOUT A NAME,
One As of old, by the lakeside.
Many HE CAME TO THOSE WHO KNEW HIM NOT.
One He speaks to us the same word: “Follow thou me!”
Many AND SETS US TO THE TASKS WHICH HE HAS TO FULFILL
FOR OUR TIME.
One He commands. And to those who obey Him,
Many WHETHER THEY BE WISE OR SIMPLE,
One He will reveal Himself in the toils, the conflicts,
Many THE SUFFERINGS WHICH THEY SHALL PASS THROUGH
IN HIS FELLOWSHIP,
One And, as an ineffable mystery,
Many THEY SHALL LEARN IN THEIR OWN EXPERIENCE WHO HE IS.
AMEN.
WORSHIP SONGS I Give You My Heart See Insert
Victory in Jesus See Insert
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 I Will Sing Praises to the Lord Spevack
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.
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…
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.
After the Young People’s Moment, Preschoolers through 3rd grade
are free to go to Creative Expression time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE
HYMN Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore UM Hymnal, 344
(verses 1-4 in English)
SCRIPTURE Matthew 16.24-25; Romans 6.15-23
MESSAGE Pastor Rich LaShure
THE MINISTRY PYRAMID
WORDS OF OFFERING
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
HYMN
Jesus Calls Us
UM Hymnal, 398
RESPONSE Sanctuary Faith We Sing, 2164
CLOSING MUSIC