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 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • AUGUST 28, 2022 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The voluntary signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
CANTICLE Live-a Humble — arr. Marvin Mills A-live a humble, humble, humble yourself, the bell’s a done rung. Glory and honor, praise King Jesus, praise the Lamb. Oh my Lord’s done just what He said, He healed the sick and he raised the dead. Did you ever see such a man as God who gave up His Son for to come and die! SCRIPTURE — Luke 14:1, 7-14 (pew Bible New Testament page 94) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE
SERMON — “Humble Pie” Improvisation on ITALIAN HYMN — Joshua Sobel
GREETING INTROIT
Hymn of Praise — René Clausen Alleluia. Praise God in His holy temple. Amen, amen, alleluia, amen! (Psalm 150)
CALL TO WORSHIP Lift us up, O Lord, that we may see your face As we proclaim Your glory May Your light shine from us Even in times of trouble Remind us of your presence When fear overwhelms our faith Remind us of your peace When doubt is all we know Give us the courage to still seek you We thank you, O Lord, for knowing all that we are and still calling us beloved.
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HYMN
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#568 Christ for the World We Sing — ITALIAN HYMN
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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.
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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.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY For Everyone Born — arr. Tom Trenney For everyone born, a place at the table, for everyone born, clean water and bread, a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing, for everyone born, a star overhead. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace; yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy! For young and for old, a place at the table, a voice to be heart, a part in the song. The hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled, for young and for old, the right to belong. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace; yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy! For everyone born, a place at the table, to live without fear, and simply to be, to work, to speak out, to witness and worship, for everyone born, the right to be free! And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace; yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy! 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.
HYMN
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#421 Make Me a Captive, Lord — DIADEMATA
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 Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in C Major, BuxWV 137 — Dietrich Buxtehude
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
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PRAYER OF DEDICATION Loving God, without You we would be nothing. Help us to give back to others in the way that you have given to us. Your love guides us, protects us, and models for us the ways in which we are called to live. All that we are and all that we have is yours. May our offerings be just part of what we give to you this day and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Meg Gaston, Assoc. Minister LITURGISTS The Reverend R. Craig Ford, Assoc. Minister The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Assoc. Minister
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Stella Davis Stinson by Robin Stinson; and also in loving memory of Berk Stephens by Sue Stephens.
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir
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