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August 18, 2019 9:00 AM Pentecost 10 SEEKING THE PRESENCE OF GOD Welcome Rev. J. Chris Michael (Please sign your name & address in the red fellowship pad.) Bringing of the Light Addelyn Yager Bell of Mindfulness (Please use this time for quiet reflection) Drew Johnson Prelude Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Rice Ann Jeannette Pierce, piano Trad. American Melody *Call to Worship Cate Gaddis One: Faithfulness is the mark of your people, O God. All: The faith of Rahab, the faith of David, the faith of Samuel, the faith of the prophets. One: The faithful ones in times past blessed your name, O God, and worked in your way. All: It cost them persecution and torture; for some it cost their lives. One: We remember what faithfulness cost Jesus - abuse and a cross. All: And now we are called to be faithful, One: to run with determination the race that is before us. All: Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus as we do so. One: It will not be easy, but you, O God, will deal gracefully with us. All: Thanks be to you, O God! *Hymn God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens (vs. 1, 2, 4) 651 *Invocation and Lord’s Prayer (using “debts” and “debtors”) Children’s Blessing Rev. Michael First Scripture Psalm 121 Response One: The Word of God for the people of God All: Thanks be to God. Pastoral Prayer Rev. Michael HEARING THE WORD OF GOD Choir Message Namasté Hayes Mike Tichenor, Choir Director Second Scripture Luke 18:9-14 Response One: The Word of God for the people of God All: Thanks be to God. Sermon Humble and Exalted Rev. Michael Invitation to Discipleship *Hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (vs. 1, 2) 622 OFFERING OURSELVES TO GOD Preparation for the Offering Offertory Day by Day Oscar Ahnfelt; arr. Rouse *Doxology and Presentation of Gifts (Page 46) *Dedication Prayer RENEWING THE COVENANT IN THE LORD’S SUPPER We are one in Christ, let everyone share in this communion without regard for denominational affiliation. You are invited to take the cup and bread after your prayers. Gluten Free option available on tray. Invitation to Communion and Words of Institution Rev. Michael Communion Hymn In This Very Room (vs. 1, 2) 295 Prayer of Thanksgiving Wendell Thompson Communion Music Harrison Bryant, cello Serving the Bread and Cup GOING IN PEACE TO LOVE AND TO SERVE *Benediction Rev. Michael One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. *Congregational Benediction In This Very Room (vs. 3) 295 Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Robert & Yvonne Julius to the glory of God and in loving memory of his daughter, Rebecca Julius. If you are a first-time visitor, please stop by the Welcome Desk after the worship service for a complimentary mug and Church information. *Please stand if you are able. Please turn off electrical devices.
