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This week's guest speaker is CRE Nellie Baker.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP With all of our hearts we give thanks, O Lord. For You are Lord of all and our praise belongs to you alone. We worship You today for all that You are to us. Your love is forever, Your faithfulness absolute. Throughout our lives we have called upon You. You have always heard us and given us strength. We will praise You forever, O God. And sing of the wonder of Your ways for all time. Amen.
OPENING PRAYER (unison)
God beyond our knowing, we believe that You care for humble people who seek to follow Your Word more than those who are pretentious and proud of power. You have protected Your people when they were surrounded by trouble. You have provided a way of escape in the midst of oppression. Your love never fails. Come, Holy One, to transform us. Work within and among us to renew our minds and build community. Nurse us into the health You intended for all Your children. You are our help and our hope. Amen. *HYMN “The Church is One Foundation” #321 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Merciful God, we confess that we have conformed our lives to the ways of the world and not the ways of Your kingdom. We think of ourselves too highly and regard others as lowly. We exalt possessions and power when You alone are to be exalted. We let conflicts prevail over grace and divisions over harmony. Have mercy upon us, we pray. Forgive and transform us, that we may be holy and acceptable to You, discerning and doing Your will. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. *Time of silent prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of Illumination Scripture Matthew 16: 13 - 20 SERMON: “Do you know him?” *HYMN “Just As I Am, Without A Plea” # 442 *Apostles Creed Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer * HYMN “Open My Eyes” # 451 *Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS Jordan Chappell, Carley McCoy, Linda Miller, Mary Hathaway
ANNIVERSARIES Tom & Linda Miller Sympathy to the family of Lisa Hamilton Remember our food collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Women On Wednesday will meet August 30 at West Middletown Restaurant on Main at 11: 30. Invitation to join West Alexander: Please join us in our community event at the West Alexander Fairgrounds to help kick off Fair Week. What a great time to meet up with friends, neighbors, and family to enjoy songs of Worship, a special message, prayer, Fellowship and refreshments. September 3, 2023 at 6pm.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Donna West , Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton,Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Kirkland Cipoletti, Ellen Morris, Frank Baker, Mike Durila, Alyssa Kuhn, Dave Henderson
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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 39 I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin, I will put a muzzle on my mouth in the presence of the wicked. Now, O Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in You, save me from all my transgressions and from fools. You rebuke and discipline men and women for their sin. Their wealth is consumed; each person is but a breath. Hear my prayer, O Lord! Listen to my cry for help; be not deaf to my weeping. Look away from me, that I may pass the test. May I rejoice again before I depart and am no more. The span of my years is as nothing before You. Now, O Lord, what do I look for? All my hope is in You.” INVOCATION
*HYMN “Rock of Ages” # 438
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: His Name is wonderful. His Name is wonderful. His Name is wonderful: Jesus my Lord. O Lord, we sing songs such as this one and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”----but we do not act like it. We act like WE are the wonderful one. WE are the friend all should have. WE are selfish. Help us to know we need forgiveness. Help us to know that You must always come first in our lives. Help us to learn to have a forgiving spirit toward others. Thank You for being such a wonderful model of how to live. We are sorry we have sinned. *Time of silent prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri *The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you. And also with you. *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture reading Hebrews 13: 1 – 8 Christine Welling Hebrews 13: 9 – 21 SERMON: “What Kind of Offering Does God Want?” HYMN There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in This Place #408 (acapella) *Apostles Creed Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer * HYMN “His Name is Wonderful” (insert) (acapella) *Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS Marilyn Ward, Don Hanes
Remember our food collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Women On Wednesday will meet August 30 at West Middletown Restaurant on Main at 11: 30. The collection information for the fair last Sunday 8-13-23 is reported as $1,340.00, going to the Washington County Food Helpers. Also, there were 3 checks for total of $160.00 made out to Food Helpers directly. Grand total of $1,500.00. It was reported there were 195 in attendance.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Donna West , Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton,Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Kirkland Cipoletti, Ellen Morris
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: from Psalm 37 Do not be envious of those who do wrong and are evil; Like the grass and green plants, they will soon wither. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Commit your way to the Lord and trust in Him. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; Do not fret—it only leads to evil. Those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. The Lord laughs at the wicked and loves the just. INVOCATION
*HYMN “Lord, I want to Be a Christian” # 729
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, I want to be a Christian inna my heart, inna my heart. Yet too often I love myself too much. I care about what affects me more than I care for my neighbor, my brother, my sister. I am interested in what value I receive from my efforts rather than what value my efforts give. Forgive my sin. Forgive my selfishness. Forgive my lack of effort in telling others about Your love, Your hope, Your forgiveness. Allow me to “Taste and See that the Lord is good” again. O Lord God, I am still learning to love You! *Time of silent prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri Baptism of Savannah Marie Hathaway *Passing of the peace Scripture reading Psalm 27: 1- 8, 13 – 14 Lois Miller Acts 2: 36 – 41 Prayer of Illumination SERMON: “Hangin’ Out With The 3000” *HYMN “Take My Life” #697 Confirmation of New Members *Apostles Creed Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE Let Us break Bread Together # 525 Communion Alleluia / A Hymn of Joy We Sing Lord’s Prayer * HYMN “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” # 804 (verses 1,3,5) *Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS Billie Wilson, Mike Hildebrand
ANNIVERSARIES Don & Karen Hanes SYMPATHIES To the Family of Dr. Robert Vande Kappelle To the Family of Evelyn Wood Remember our food collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Welcome, Welcome, new members to our congregation. Savannah Marie Hathaway Caleb Xavier Cummings Jacob Elijah Cummings Women On Wednesday will meet August 9 at the Church at 9:30. All are welcome to have fun and fellowship. Remember Fair is next Sunday, August 13. Church is at the fair that Sunday at 10 o’clock. Barb O’Hara would like prayers for Ellen Morris, a friend who was attacked viciously by a dog and had to have surgery.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton, Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Kirkland Cipoletti, Ellen Morris 
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