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Lakeville United Church of Christ5687 Big Tree Road Lakeville, New York 14480 October 7, 2007 10:30 a.m. Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost World Communion Sunday God is Still Speaking, |
The Greatest Command: Love God with all of your heart, mind and soul,
and love neighbor as you love yourself.
A Time for Gathering
Prelude and Centering
*Opening Hymn # 558 (Brown) Beneath the Cross
*Call to Worship
One: God's mercies never end; they are new every morning.
We gather in gratitude, that our faith may increase.
Many: We will sing our songs of praise.
We will proclaim the good news of the gospel.
One: Take delight in God, who is with us wherever we go.
Trust God, even when we do not feel link singing.
Many: We will commit all our ways to God.
We will wait patiently for answers to our prayers.
* Prayer: Astonishing God, whose purposes are often accomplished in unexpected ways, release in us the gifts you have entrusted to us, that we may realize the power, love, and self-discipline that make for meaningful service in Christ's name. Help us to use whatever faith we have to accomplish great things for you and to reduce the hatred and violence of our world. Amen.
Our Prayers of Confession
*Call to Confession: Let us examine ourselves before God.
*Prayer of Confession: O God, we face our world with fear. We would rather avoid conflict than speak our truth in love. We would rather get angry than show how hurt we are. Sometimes the problems around us seem overwhelming. The distress within us is staggering. Too often we lash out at others rather than turning to you for guidance and strength. Remake us, loving God. Amen
*Assurance of Pardon: Open yourselves to the grace, mercy, and peace God offers. Great is the faithfulness of our God.
*Gloria Patri (Brown Hymnal: back page)
A Time for Stewardship
Offertory Invitation: Our wealth allows us the joyous opportunity to invest in ways that will make a difference in the lives of others. If we see the treasures we have received as private property, to be used only for our own benefit, they will entrap us. In the church, we are committed to sharing our faith and the blessings of the Holy Spirit.
Presentation of Talent
Children present their Talent
Children’s Chat
Presentation of our Treasure: The offering is collected at this time.
* Doxology
* Prayer of Dedication: We are grateful to you, O God, for the faith we have inherited. We give thanks for the courage and faithfulness of ancestors who suffered for the gospel that we might know your love. We join with them in putting our trust in you. May we match their generosity and self-discipline, seeking above all else to know your will and do it. To that end, we dedicate our offerings. Amen
A Time for Scripture and Consideration of God's Word
Scripture Reading: Hebrew Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-6
Gospel: Luke 17:5-10
Sermon: Faith Increase
A Time for Prayer
Hymn # 333 (Black) Bread of Life
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer, followed by the Lord’s Prayer (sins)
A Time for Communion
Hymn of Preparation One Bread, One Body (insert)
Invitation to the Lord's Table and Communion Prayer
The Elements: The Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Commission and Blessing
One: We have a holy calling from God, to be lived each day.
Let us serve faithfully, trusting in God's grace.
Many: We will sing the praises of our God.
We will seek to know God's plan for us.
Amen. Amen.
A Time to Depart
*Fellowship Circle Amazing Grace
* Benediction
*Please stand in body or in spirit.
Bold print indicates Unison