18^th Sunday after Pentecost

October 12, 2014

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome and Announcements

-Gathering into worship-

Scripture Psalm 106:1-5

*Call to Worship

One: The Lord is good!

All: God’s steadfast love endures forever.

*Opening Hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384

*Opening Prayer

*Chorus “Into My Heart” (verse 1) #2160

in The Faith We Sing

Into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus;

come in today, come in to stay; come into my heart, Lord Jesus.

-Becoming the church through the word-

Children’s Sermon

New Testament Scripture Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon

-A Time for Prayer-

(You are invited to share your prayer concerns with the congregation by writing them on the

Prayer Request cards in the pews and placing them in the offering plate.)

Prayer Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” #348

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.

-Sharing our blessings-

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

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*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

Merciful God, we come this morning, striving to keep our minds and hearts focused on the things that matter: the things that are honorable and pure and worthy of our relationship with you. Yet the world calls us away, breaks our focus, and points us toward war and conflicts, financial uncertainty, and hurtful deeds by some that seem to be rewarded, not punished. As we present our tithes and offerings to you this morning, remind us that keeping our minds focused on you will lead to ways of living that bring you praise. Remind us also that getting our actions in harmony with your compassion can lead our minds and hearts to a place that brings you joy. We pray this in His name. Amen.

-Taking the Word to the World-

Closing Scripture Philippians 4:4-9

Anthem “Let Us Rejoice and Sing” Choir

*Closing Hymn “Rejoice in the Lord Always” *See Insert

*Benediction

*Chorus “Into My Heart” (verse 2) #2160

in The Faith We Sing

Out of my heart, out of my heart, shine out of my heart, Lord Jesus;

shine out today, shine out always; shine out of my heart,, Lord Jesus.

Postlude

Please join us immediately after worship for the

hosted by Mary Kilgour.