WELCOME TO WORSHIP
THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • 11:00AM
CANTICLE Ubi caritas — Ola Gjeilo Where charity and love are, God is there. God has gathered us together in Christ’s love. SCRIPTURE — Luke 16:19-31 (pew Bible New Testament page 97) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
SERMON — “Concerned About the Margin”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
OFFERTORY The Size of Your Heart — Eleanor Daley The size of your heart is the size of your life, for out of your heart comes the kind of your life; the way you reach out to the world all around is first in your heart to be found. So if in your heart there is plenty of room for love and compassion to come into bloom, their fragrance flows out through all that you do, healing your heart and making new.
All That Hath Life and Breath — René Clausen All that hath life and breath, praise ye the Lord. Shout to the Lord, Alleluia! Praise him, laud him, Alleluia!
CALL TO WORSHIP God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: Grant that your people may be fervent in the gospel; that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The ones who this know have helped all of us grow, as those who spread light to God’s great delight, dispelling the dark and then freeing the heart ‘till each one becomes God’s daughter, son.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #660 God Is Here! — ABBOT’S LEIGH
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress, or persecution or famine, or nakedness or peril or sword?
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No! In all things we are more than conquerors through the One who loved us. We are sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God! Amen. GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF DEDICATION Most holy and gracious God accept these gifts from our hearts. May they be used to share the message of your love with a world that is hurting. May these gifts shine like light in the darkness offering hope, and peace. May we offer ourselves and dedicate our lives to your service this week using our talents and time to build your kingdom. All this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN
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#549 Where Charity and Love Prevail — ST. PETER
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now In Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust His holy word. Amen.
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POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
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MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given loving memory of Dr. John “Jack” H. Felts & Elizabeth “Kitty” Burrus Felts, Stanley and Kathryn Huber, and Robert Huber by Scott and Margaret Huber. The anthem texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Centenary United Methodist Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church.