21st Sunday after Pentecost

-Gathering into worship-

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome Gary Burdick, Lay Leader

Opening Psalm Psalm 104:1-9

*Call to Worship

Praise the Lord, for God is great indeed!

Let us sing praises for God’s glorious works.

We give glory, honor, and thanksgiving to the Lord, who makes and sustains all things.

*Hymn “O Worship the King, All-Glorious Above” #73

*Opening Prayer

We give you thanks and praise, O God, that you have called us to this place to hear the promise of your holy word, to be immersed in the font of your grace, and to drink the cup of your blessing. Draw us deeper into your presence and send us out to love and serve; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Chorus “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” (vs. 4) #2153

in The Faith We Sing

I’m gonna sing so God can use me anywhere Lord, anytime!

I’m gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

Announcements Gary Burdick

-Offering our prayers-

You are invited to share your prayer concerns by writing them on the Prayer Request cards and placing them in the offering plate.

Prayer Hymn “How Great Thou Art” #77

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s 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.

-BECOMING THE CHURCH THROUGH WORD-

Children’s Sermon

Scripture Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Anthem “Turn, Turn, Turn” Choir

Sermon “What time is it?” Rev. David Morse

-Sharing our blessings-

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

To give electronically from your mobile device visit donate.mifflinave.org or scan this code

*Doxology “All Creatures of Our God and King” (verse 7) #62

Let all things their Creator bless, and worship thee in humbleness,

O praise ye! Alleluia!

Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Offering Prayer

Gracious God, we offer you these gifts. Multiply them so that they might help build your kingdom on earth and be of service to the body of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

-Taking the Word to the World-

*Closing Hymn “O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” #430

*Benediction

*Chorus “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” (vs. 1) #2153

in The Faith We Sing

I’m gonna live so God can use me anywhere Lord, anytime!

I’m gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime.

Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

“Where Faith and Life Meet”

www.mifflinave.org

412-731-2511

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

214-202-9291

Pastor@mifflinave.org

October 18, 2015