Waiting on an Important Call

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Hymn: Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult
 
Call to Worship
​When I think of God's presence in the world, I am grateful. Grateful for the presence of hope; grateful for the gift of life. And when I think of the presence of God in my life, I am humbled. Humbled by the gift of grace; humbled by the invitation to begin again each day. And when I think of God's presence in this community, I am glad. Glad to be surrounded by holy people that are worshipping out holy God. On this Sabbath morning in mid-August, we thank you Lord for your presence and your incredible grace that is a free gift to each of us. We ask all these things on this Sunday morning in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, source of all life, Lord of mercy and grace, hear our prayer. We come before you in need of healing; the healing of our bodies and souls, the healing of our relationships, the healing of our pride and fear and apathy. We know that with you nothing is impossible, not even our healing. We pray that you will heal us and that you will heal this world of this terrible virus so that we will be free to serve and love you and as Christ calls each of us.  

Time of Personal Reflection
 
Assurance of Pardon
In Christ there is no east or west,
In him no south or north,
But one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth.
In Jesus Christ, there is new life.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
 
Hymn: I Surrender All

Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
      maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
      who was conceived by the Holy Ghost
      and born of the virgin Mary.
      Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
      was crucified, dead and buried.
      On the third day he arose from the dead.
      He ascended into heaven
      and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty.
      From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
      the holy catholic church,
      the communion of saints,
      the forgiveness of sins,
      the resurrection of the body,
      and the life everlasting. Amen.
 
Children's Sermon
 
Prayer of Illumination
 
Scripture Lesson
​Selected Verses

Psalm 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.

Romans 11:29
The gifts and the calling from God are irrevocable.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon me in the day of trouble, I shall rescue you, and you will honor me.

1 Samuel 3:18
So the Lord called Samuel for the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli discerned that the Lord was calling the boy.

1 Thessalonians 5:24
Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also bring it to pass.

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the Lord while he may be found; Call upon him while he is near.

Sermon: Waiting on an Important Call
 
Hymn: Jesus is Calling
 
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lift up your hearts
We lift them up to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give God thanks and praise
 
Church Joys and Concerns
If you have a joy or concern to share that is not listed below, and you feel comfortable doing so, you may share it in the comments. You can also let Pastor Gary or Linda Miller know.
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This week's birthdays
17 Andrew Bershok
20 Carolyn Lozano, Matthew Miklic
22 Jerrod Shumaker
​23 Bridgit Stonestreet, Marilyn Ward

This week's anniversaries
​23 Janet & Tim Shively

Sympathy to the family of Robert Bentrem, and to the family of Esther Gamble

Please keep Shirley Teagarden and her family in your prayers.

Continuing Prayer List

• Roma Grose
• Ruth Hampe
• Dave Burt
• Susan Schively
• Jimmy Davis
• Judy Donaldson
• Margo Johnson
• Melissa Pedigo
• Aaron Blake
• Lisa Phillips
• Mickey Gubitti
• Chip Rogers
• Dixie Avolia

• Virginia Coffield
• Dennis McWreath
• Chuck Whirlow
• Chuck Dicks
• Randy Moore
• Margaret Knabenshue
• Janet Schively
• Shirley Teagarden
• Mary Ann Durila
• Patty Nagy
• Dr. Craig Fox
• Nick Cross
• Karen Eisiminger

• Kelley Gump
• Mary Ann McFeeley
• Ron Westfall
• Ed Horne
• Donna West
• Mike Durila
• June McGill
• Dianna Donaldson
• Jessica Duke
• Chuck Montecello
• Mike Didier
• Judy Vitteck
• Bob Fisher

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer
 
Hymn: Here I Am Lord
 
Charge and Benediction

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We're so glad you decided to worship with us today!

As we continue to be physically apart, take some time during your week to connect with others. This could be friends, loved ones, or church family. Give someone a phone call, or send a card. If you need anything, please contact Pastor Gary or a session member. If you have someone to add to our prayer list, please contact Linda Miller. If you need food from our food pantry, please contact Becky Phillips.