www.mifflinave.org

                                                                      412-731-2511

                                                                    905 Mifflin Ave

 

                                                                         Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

                                                                         Pastor@mifflinave.org

                                                                         214-202-9291

 

 


October 1, 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                                        “O Church of God, United”                                             #547

 

*Opening Prayer

One:  Jesus prayed that we might be one.

            One in spirit

            One in mission

            In union and communion with each other and with You.

All:  Today, God, we confess fumblings and failures in accomplishing unity, as we set aside yet another day to remind ourselves of the task.

On this World Communion Sunday, give us eyes to recognize your reflection in the eyes of Christians everywhere.

Give us a mind to accept and celebrate our differences.

Give us a heart big enough to love your children everywhere.

We thank you for setting a table with space enough for us all! Amen.

*Chorus                                             “Lord, Be Glorified”   (verse 3)                               #2150

in The Faith We Sing

In our church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.

In our church, Lord, be glorified today.

 

Announcements

 

*Passing the Peace

 

 

*Kids Song                                          “Father Abraham”                                         See Screen

 

Children’s Sermon   

 

Scripture                                                                                                          Philippians 2:1-13

 

Message                                                  UNITY                                       Rev. Kelly Smith

 

The Great Thanksgiving                                                                            *See Insert

 

*Communion Hymn                 “One Bread, One Body”                                              #620

 

Sharing the Body and Blood of our Savior

 

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

 

 

Offering Prayer

 

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

 

 

*Closing Song                   “For the Healing of the Nations”                                       #428

 

*Benediction

 

*Chorus                                            “Lord, Be Glorified”   (verse 4)                               #2150

in The Faith We Sing

In our world, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.

In our world, Lord, be glorified today.

 

Today 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.