God
is.
We
are.
In
spite of
our fumbles and because of God's grace, we are not
daunted
by the troubles of this age, nor are we fearful of what is to come.
We
do not bless God for our wealth, our health or for our feeble wisdom.
We
bless God that God is, that we are and that his promise and love shall be with
us
when time itself shall be no more.
- Peter Gomes
American preacher and theologian,
the Plummer Professor of Christian
Morals at Harvard Divinity School
and Pusey Minister at Harvard's
Memorial Church
- Gathering into worship -
*Those that are able are invited to stand
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Scripture Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Visual Call to Worship Now Choose
*Hymn “Trust and Obey” UMH #467
*Opening Prayer
- Reflecting on God’s word –
*Kids Song
“Stop and
Go”
*See Screen
Children’s Sermon
Scripture
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Message God Gives the Growth Rev. Kelly J. Smith
Prayer Hymn “Make Me a Servant” (x2) TFWS #2176
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 Prayer
God of all creation, the offering we bring
to your altar this day is the fruit of our labors; and we want to bring you the
best we have. No harvest comes from us alone but starts in your goodness; and
many have contributed to every good gift we bring. Working together in your
fields, generous God, we pray that our gifts might be used to bless others who
hunger for connection with you. We pray in the name of Christ, our savior and
redeemer. Amen.
Offering our Gifts and Tithes
- Taking the Word to the World -
*Hymn “Forth in Thy Name, O Lord” (Verses
1-3) UMH
#438
*Benediction
*Hymn “Forth in Thy Name, O Lord” (Verse 4) UMH #438
Postlude
South Avenue and Mifflin
Avenue Churches make up the WILKINSBURG
CHARGE.
Not only do we “share”
Pastor Kelly, we work together to do ministry in our community and with each
other.
South
Avenue Church worships Sundays at 10am
Mifflin
Avenue worships Sundays at 11:15am
Folks are encouraged to
attend whichever worship service is most convenient for them.
Our goal is
to be a welcoming and inclusive
church for
all people.
www.mifflinave.org
412-731-2511
905
Mifflin Avenue
Pastor:
Rev. Kelly Smith
214-202-9291
February 16, 2020