second sunday after pentecost
May 29,
2016
*Those that are able are invited to stand
-Gathering into worship-
Welcome
Opening Psalm Psalm 92
*Call to Worship
It is
good to give thanks to you, O Lord.
We
declare your steadfast love in the morning.
It is good to sing praises to your name.
We
proclaim your faithfulness by night.
For you, O Lord, have made us glad by your work;
at the work of your hands we sing for joy!
*Hymn “Great
Is Thy Faithfulness” #140
*Opening Prayer
Spirit
of God, ever-present companion, may our worship be acceptable in your sight and
may your constant presence, in this place and throughout our lives, ignite in
us a carefree courage that we may boldly take part in your kingdom each day.
Amen.
*Chorus “Surely the Presence of
the Lord Is in This Place” #328
Surely the presence of the Lord is in
this place.
I can feel God's mighty power and God's
grace.
I can hear the brush of angel's wings, I see glory on each face.
Surely the presence of the Lord is in
this place.
Announcements
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Time for Prayer-
Hymn “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402
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.
-Reflecting on the word-
Children’s Sermon
Hymn
“Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”
#277
Scripture
Luke 7:1-10
Message
-Sharing our blessings-
Offering Our Gifts and Tithes
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Offertory
*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 the heavenly host.
Praise
Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Offering Prayer
Creator
of abundance, Spirit of wisdom, may you use the gifts of the church and the
gifts of our lives that your kingdom may come and your will be done through
Christ, Lord of extravagant love. Amen.
-Taking the word to the world-
*Closing Song “Trust
and Obey” #467
*Benediction
*Hymn
“The Spirit Sends Us Forth” (verse 1)
#2241
in The Faith We Sing
The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go
in Jesus’ name
to bring glad tidings to the poor, God’s
favor to proclaim.
Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church
“Where Faith and Life Meet”
www.mifflinave.org
412-731-2511
Pastor:
Rev. Kelly Smith
214-202-9291