SeptEmber 24, 2017

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome and Introduction

Introit “Spirit of the Living God” Choir

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

*Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” #110

in The United Methodist Hymnal

*Opening Prayer

God of mystery and might, whose wonderful works are to be remembered,

move in our lives, change our minds, soften our hearts, direct our feet, that we may follow you more faithfully.

Yes, Lord, we seek to follow Jesus, in whose name we pray.

Amen.

*Hymn “There’s Something About That Name” #171

in The United Methodist Hymnal

Announcements

*Passing the Peace

*Kids Song “Jesus Loves Me” #191

in The United Methodist Hymnal

Children’s Sermon

Scripture Philemon 1:8-14

Message Forgiveness Jim Fink

Prayer Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” #474

in The United Methodist Hymnal

Prayers of the People / Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

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

Offering Prayer

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

*Closing Hymn “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” #2241

in The Faith We Sing

*Benediction

*Chorus “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” (Vs 1) #2241

The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go in Jesus’ name

to bring glad tidings to the poor, God’s favor to proclaim.

Next week is World Communion Sunday-

an annual celebration observed by several Christian denominations that promotes Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation.

On World Communion Sunday our special offering helps to provide scholarships for national and international graduate students whom God has gifted to learn and to serve.