Sunday, September 1, 2019
Labor Day Weekend
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Led by the Congregation and Joyce Dickson
God Invites Us to Worship
GATHERING MUSIC Ella Matthews
Welcome
Life and Work of the Church Family
Call to Worship:
L. Sing aloud to God who is our strength.
P. Raise a shout of joy to the God of our ancestors!
L. For our God feed us with the finest wheat;
P. with honey from the rock God will satisfy
l. Let us worship the Lord our God,
P. For God has done great things for us and so we bring God praise. Amen.
Prayer of Approach:
God of all generations, you are the Source of all life and the strength of our lives. In Jesus Christ, you entered our lives and showed us how to live with hope and generosity. Through the Holy Spirit, you nourish our lives each day so that we can offer hospitality and kindness to those we meet. As we worship you, lead us to drink from the goodness of your well, so that we may become a blessing to others in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Hymn “Creator, We Gather” VU# 532
Words & Music: Gordon M. Fleming Used with permission. One License #A-725242
Gathering of the children: Seasons
Hymn “Draw the Circle Wide” MV #145
Words & Music: Gordon Light Used with permission. One License #A-725242
The Scriptures Speak to Us
Ruth 1:1-18
This is a part of our story.
Thanks be to God!
Sermon: Loss and resiliency
Hymn “Wherever You May Go” MV# 216
Words & Music: David Kai Used with permission. One License #A-725242
God Invites Us to Respond
Offering Invitation
Presentation of our Gifts
Offertory “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” VU# 541
Words: Thomas Ken Music: Genevan Psalter Used with permission. One License #A-725242
Dedication Prayer
Prayers of the People
Lord's Prayer
Hymn: “Dance With The Spirit” MV# 156
Words & Music: Jim Strathdee Used with permission. One License #A-725242
Benediction: O God, still in us the worries of the world to listen to your wisdom spoken by prophet, poets, and apostles. Send us out filled with Your Spirit to move in us so we become your witnesses to Jesus in our daily living.
Choral Benediction: A-men, A-men, Hallelujah A-men!