“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving and Praise” August 14, 2022 ~ ~ ~ OPENING SELECTION “Jesus Medley” By: Donnie McClurkin
CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted From Psalm 80:14-19) Leader: People:
We cry out— Restore us, O God!
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We petition— God, may your face shine upon us!
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We lift our voices— We turn toward you, O God and call on your name!
Verse 2 My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. Verse 4 I want to scale the utmost height, And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.” Refrain Lord, lift me up, and let me stand By faith, on heaven’s tableland; A higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. (Verse 3 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Creator God, who brought forth the world as your vineyard, provided every needed resource, and asked only that we bear good fruit: As we give our offerings, remind us again of the fruit you desire -- justice and righteousness are the ones your prophet Isaiah suggests. Forgive us for the times when our offerings have fallen short and when the only fruit you’ve received is our own self-centeredness. Help us bear the fruit that brings you joy. In the name of your son, our teacher and savior, we pray. Amen. (Isaiah 5:1-7)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace.
CLOSING SELECTION “Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus” By: James Cleveland
Hebrews 11:29 - 12:2
Response: AMEN.
PRAYER
THE GOSPEL READING
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
Luke 12:49-56
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC
“Higher Ground” By: Johnson Oatman, Jr./Charles H. Gabriel Verse 1 I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining ev’ry day; Still praying as I’m onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
“Whisper A Prayer” Author Unknown Arr. By: William A. L. Brown, II
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY
“Running the Race Set Before You!” Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
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“Depart To Serve”
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