The Greatest

​Today’s guest speaker is Kristen Emrick.
 
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Gathering Around the Word
Prelude
Introit                                                                                Choir                          ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                   

 CALL TO WORSHIP    
Leader: When the world around us seems to be shaking,
People: God’s love is our foothold, which shall not be moved.
Leader: When the life within us is dry and parched,
People: God’s word is our wellspring, our fount of living water.
Leader: Let us worship the One who offers us wisdom
People: and teaches us how to serve.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION
HYMN:                   “Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above”                           #343
CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION                                                                          (UNISON)
You told us, O Lord, that whoever wanted to be first must be last and servant of all. Oh,how we long to be first, O God:To climb every ladder, frame every achievement, Get every promotion, and obtain every glory. Oh, how we long to be first, O God, And oh, how we dread being last. Forgive us, O humble Christ, And by your forgiveness, teach us. Teach us to reframe our priorities. Teach us to be servants first, And to let our lives flow from a heart of faith. 
*Time of silent prayer.
Assurance of Pardon

*Passing the Peace
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 
P: And also, with you. 
    
*Response - GLORIA PATRI
Children’s Chat

Anthem                                                                                                                Choir

The Word of God
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Lesson:    
Old Testament: Jeremiah 11:18-20       New Testament: Mark 9:30-37

Plot Against Jeremiah
18 Because the Lord revealed their plot to me, I knew it, for at that time he showed me what they were doing. 19 I had been like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter; I did not realize that they had plotted against me, saying,
“Let us destroy the tree and its fruit;
    let us cut him off from the land of the living,
    that his name be remembered no more.”
20 But you, Lord Almighty, who judge righteously
    and test the heart and mind,
let me see your vengeance on them,
    for to you I have committed my cause.

​Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time
30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” 32 But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.

33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.

35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
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36 He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

Sermon:                     “The Greatest”

Responding to the Word
HYMN:                       “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine”                              #67
Apostles Creed
Minute for Mission
Presentation of our Tithes and Offering
Offertory                                                      Doxology 
Prayer of Dedication
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Concerns and Celebrations     ​

BIRTHDAYS        London Rich, Janet Rhoades, Jean Kuhn, Janet Brach, Carol Stough, Arthur Bershok, Ron Westfall
                   
ANNIVERSARIES    Gary and Diana Donaldson; Levi & Alyssa Miller; Marlene & Nelson Huffman; Don & Lynn Herschell; Tom & Cris Miller; Chad & Julie Durbin

Continued prayers for Susan Schively, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Lisa Phillips, Chuck Dicks, Karen Eisiminger, Ed Horne, June and Keith McGill, Glenn Miles, Roger Riggs, Doug Ward, Tim Knabenshue, Adam Moore, Frank Huffman, Nellie and Frank Baker, Michael Durila, Jr., Michael Durila Sr., Justin Hagon, Cory Patrick, Tom Westfall, Mary Ann Durila, Donald Potts, Suzy Smith, Elaine Belcascro, Lisa Marshall, Art and Kathy Waugaman.

Prayers of the People                                                                                          
The Lord’s Prayer

HYMN:                              “I Love To Tell The Story”                                         #619
Choral Benediction                                                                                              Choir
POSTLUDE

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PLEASE NOTE:  Considering that the level of Covid infection has substantially increased in Washington County, North Buffalo has decided to reinstate social distancing during worship, although masks will continue to be optional for the present time.

We welcome all who have come to join us in the worship of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Please come again.  If you are visiting with us today, please let us know that we might welcome you into our church family. 
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REMEMBER OUR FOOD COLLECTION:  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.”  Mark 6:37. September food collection is boxed pasta such as spaghetti, pasta sauce, canned meats, peanut butter, jelly. Please remember our food pantry is available to anyone in need.  Replenish with your hands and listen for the need with your ears.  Contact Becky Phillips with any need in the community or to donate.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• There is still time to join our Church Choir! ♫♫♫ Choir Practice is held each Thursday at 6:30 pm. Contact Amy Hickman if you have any questions. ​