-Gathering into worship-

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome Gary Burdick, Lay Leader

Opening Psalm Psalm 22:1-15

*Call to Worship

God, you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.

In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted you, and you delivered them.

To you they cried, and they were saved; in you they trusted and were not put to shame.

God, you are holy. All praise to you, now and forever!

*Hymn “The God of Abraham Praise” #116

*Opening Prayer

Listening God, hear your church today as we bring our joys and our concerns, our thanksgivings and our demands. Fill us with the assurance that you truly hear our words and thoughts, our songs and our tears. In the name of the one who always shows us the way, 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

Anthem “Prayer of Confession” Choir

We have taken for granted the things that you have granted us,

The wonders of the world and the beauties of the earth.

OH LORD, HELP US BE MORE AWARE.

We have over-looked the miracles that daily have surrounded us,

The love of friends and family who comfort us from birth.

OH LORD, HELP US BE MORE AWARE.

We have failed to see with-in ourselves the glories that your hands have made,

The greatness of creation and our God given worth.

OH LORD, HELP US BE MORE AWARE.

-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 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” #474

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 Genesis 13:1-12

Scripture Job 23:1-9, 16-17

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 “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

-Taking the Word to the World-

*Closing Hymn “Trust and Obey” #467

*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 11, 2015