Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 18, 2016

*Those that are able are invited to stand

-Gathering into worship-

Welcome Gary Burdick, Lay Leader

Opening Psalm Psalm 113

*Call to Worship

One: Praise the Lord, O servants of the Lord!

All: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore.

One: From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the Lord is to be praised.

All: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore.

*Hymn “Stand Up and Bless the Lord” #662

*Opening Prayer

You hear the cries of your people for justice and mercy; you answer our prayers with the gift of your Son, who bears our burdens and sets us free.

Speak your truth to us; purge and refine us; that we may love and serve you alone. 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

-A Time for Prayer-

Hymn “Take My Life” #399

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.

-Exploring the word-

Children’s Sermon

Anthem “Psalm” Choir

Scripture Luke 15:1-10

Message Rev. Kelly J Smith

-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

Gracious God, you feed us with your love and equip us to share in your purpose. Receive the offerings of our wounded spirits, our guarded purses, our meager strength, and continue to expand our hearts, until we live with the boldness and joy of Easter morning; for we pray in the name of your son, Jesus, and by the power of your Spirit. Amen.

-Taking the word to the world-

*Closing Song “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” #206

*Benediction

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

in The Faith We Sing

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

In our world, Lord, be glorified today.

Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

“Where Faith and Life Meet”

www.mifflinave.org

412-731-2511

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

214-202-9291

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