Lakeville United Church of Christ 5687 Big Tree Road Lakeville, New York 14480 September 30, 2007 10:30 a.m. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost God is Still Speaking,

The Lakeville United Church of Christ is a God-centered, inclusive congregation where all are welcome. Using Jesus' life and teachings as our example and guide, we support each other, the community and the world.

Welcome and Announcements

A Time for Gathering

Centering and Prelude

Today is a Special Day (see insert)

* Opening Hymn #526 (Black) We Are Marching in the Light of God

* Call to Worship

One: We celebrate this special service and ask your Presence.

Many: Thank you for the many blessings we have received.

One: We come now to sing and to pray and to spend time with you.

Many: Smile upon us and hear our worship, we humbly pray.

* Prayer: Creator God, We thank you for including us in the Body of Christ. Inspire us to continue building bridges and relationships with all of your Children. Fill us with your Holy Spirit and strengthen us so that we may continue to do your work in the world. Amen.

Our Prayers of Confession

*Call to Confession: We don't always do what God would have us do.

*Prayer of Confession: O God, We see differences rather than diversity. We seek sameness rather than unity. Forgive us, we pray, and help us to know that all parts of your great Creation are the recipients of your love. Amen.

*Assurance of Forgiveness: For God so loved the world that a baby for born for us all.

* Gloria Patri (Brown hymnal: back page)

A Time for Stewardship

Offertory Invitation: Nothing we have is independent of your realm. Remind us that what we have is on loan to us and that you call us to share.

Presentation of our Talent – Choir

Children collect for the Parish Pantry

Children Sing – This Little Light of Mine

Children’s Chat - The Story of Amistad

Hymn # 351 (Black) I Was There to Hear your Borning Cry

New York Conference Mission Statement Litany (see insert)

Moment for Mission: Neighbors in Need – Liz Greenberg

Presentation of our Treasure: The offering is collected at this time.

* Doxology

Prayer of Dedication: What a joy to have something to give! Thank you, God, for granting us choices in the use of all you have placed on earth for our use. We have chosen this portion to dedicate for the ministry of the church in our community and in outreach throughout the world. Make us aware of the needy at our doors as well as lost ones everywhere who long for the bread of life. Amen.

Scripture Readings:

Hebrew Scriptures: Psalm 91 (Black Hymnal pg. 681)

Gospel: Luke 16: 19-31

Sermon:

A Time for Prayer

New York Conference Building Litany (see insert)

Hymn #305 (Brown) Sweet Hour of Prayer

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer – followed by the Lord’s Prayer (sins)

Commission and Blessing

One: Good works and caring contain their own blessing.

Our lives dance with meaning when we share.

Many: We rejoice in God's healing touch.

We give thanks for salvation so richly given.

Amen. Amen

A Time to Depart

* Fellowship Circle Amazing Grace

* Benediction

*Please stand in body or in spirit.

Bold print indicates Unison.