23rd Sunday after Pentecost

-Gathering into worship-

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome Gary Burdick

Opening Psalm Psalm 34:1-8

*Call to Worship

I will bless the Lord at all times,

God’s praise will continually be in my mouth.

My soul makes its boast in the Lord,

let the humble hear and be glad.

O magnify the Lord with me,

let us exalt God’s name together!

*Hymn “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” #158

*Opening Prayer

Merciful God, you always hear us when we cry out. You stay close when we are in distress. It is you in whom we seek refuge, and you deliver us from evil. Let praise flow from our mouths to your ears, for we can taste and see that you are indeed good. All glory, praise, and honor are due to you, O God, our redeemer and our strength. Amen.

*Chorus “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (Refrain) #140

Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see;

all I have needed thy hand hath provided;

great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Announcements

Anthem “O Give Thanks Unto the Lord” Choir

-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 “Be Still My Soul” #534

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 a family of faith-

Video Illustration Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism #33

Rowen Leopold Dore

*Baptism Hymn “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise” #611

Receiving New Members #38

Nina and Adam Dore

Kerri Whitehead

-BECOMING THE CHURCH THROUGH WORD-

Children’s Sermon Genesis 25:19-28

Scripture Job 42:1-6, 10-17

Sermon

-Sharing our blessings-

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

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

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Offering Prayer

Holy God, bless our offerings with healing that comes from your work and our hands. We give with joy and thanks for what we have, in the name of Jesus, our great high priest. Amen.

-Taking the Word to the World-

*Closing Hymn “God Be with You till We Meet Again” #672

*Benediction

*Chorus “God Be with You till We Meet Again” (Refrain) #672

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet;

till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.

Please join us for a reception to welcome our new members immediately after worship in the John Wesley room.

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

November 1, 2015