Sunday, September 11, 2011                                                     10:30 am

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN KINGDOMTIDE

                              

GATHERING MUSIC                        

 

CHORAL INTROIT                           

 

WELCOME

 

CALL TO WORSHIP        Exodus 15.1-2, 6-7, 11, 13, 17         Melanie Branson

One   I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted.

Many THE HORSE AND ITS RIDER HE HAS HURLED INTO THE SEA.

 

One   The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.

Many HE IS MY GOD, AND I WILL PRAISE HIM, MY FATHER'S GOD,

          AND I WILL EXALT HIM.

 

One   Your right hand, O Lord, was majestic in power.

Many YOUR RIGHT HAND, O LORD, SHATTERED THE ENEMY.

 

One   In the greatness of your majesty, You threw down those who

          opposed You.

Manu YOU UNLEASHED YOUR BURNING ANGER;

          IT CONSUMED THEM LIKE STUBBLE.

 

One   Who among the gods is like you, O Lord?

Many WHO IS LIKE YOU--MAJESTIC IN HOLINESS,

          AWESOME IN GLORY, WORKING WONDERS?

 

One   In your unfailing love You will lead the people You have redeemed.

Many IN YOUR STRENGTH YOU WILL GUIDE THEM TO YOUR

          HOLY DWELLING.

 

One   You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of your

          inheritance--

Many THE PLACE, O LORD, YOU MADE FOR YOUR DWELLING,

          THE SANCTUARY, O LORD, YOUR HANDS ESTABLISHED.

 

HYMN                          A Mighty Fortress Is Our God           UM Hymnal, 110

 

WORSHIP SONG             The Power of Your Love                           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!

 

SPECIAL MUSIC          Heal Their Hearts--Freedom            Michael Samuels

                                            Jeff Green, soloist

                                                                    

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                            Help Us Accept Each Other             UM Hymnal, 560

                                                                          

SCRIPTURE                                                Matthew 18.23-35; Romans 14.5-8

 

MESSAGE                                                                        Pastor Rich LaShure

               PROPORTIONATE MERCY

 

WORDS OF OFFERING

 

OFFERTORY                       Peace Be With You                    Mary McDonald 

                                                                                                                                                  

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

 

HYMN                           Let There Be Peace on Earth            UM Hymnal, 431

 

BENEDICTION

 

RESPONSE                                    Sanctuary                   Faith We Sing, 2164

 

CLOSING MUSIC