Lakeville United Church of Christ5687 Big Tree Road Lakeville, New York 14480 October 14, 2007 10:30 a.m.Twentieth 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.
A Time for Gathering
Centering and Prelude
* Opening Hymn #593 (Black) Lift Every Voice and Sing (vs. 1)
* Call to Worship
One: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
Sing your praise to the glory of God's name.
Many: Great and awesome are the works of God.
The whole universe sings of God's power.
One: Gather to remember all that God has revealed.
Come to discover what God is doing among us.
Many: God is faithful and just in all things.
The promises of God are trustworthy and true.
* Prayer: Awesome God, who has given us life and kept our feet from slipping, we thank you now for bringing us to this place of worship and learning. Inspire us to speak truthfully and listen attentively. May we prove to be faithful workers, devoted to healing and reconciliation in Jesus' name. Amen.
Our Prayers of Confession
*Call to Confession: Our God, who calls us into covenant, now invites us to examine our faithfulness. Together, we seek a better way.
*Prayer of Confession: Forgiving God, once more we seek your pardon and protection. We find ourselves in exile from the best we know. We see our own hardships more readily than we feel the vast suffering around us. We forget the mercy we have received. We are angry when we should be grateful. Restore us to covenant faithfulness, we pray. Amen
*Assurance of Forgiveness: Remember the resurrection of Jesus and accept the opportunity to be raised to new life in Christ. Our faith makes us well and prepares us for eternal glory.
* Gloria Patri (Brown hymnal: back page)
A Time for Stewardship
Offertory Invitation: Bring gifts of gratitude to honor God. Give thanks for God's awesome deeds. Praise God for salvation in Jesus Christ. May our offerings express the full measure of our thankfulness.
Presentation of our Talent – Choir
Children’s Chat -
Hymn # #593 (Black) Lift Every Voice and Sing (vs. 2)
Reflection: Kay Thomas
Presentation of our Treasure: The offering is collected at this time.
* Doxology
Prayer of Dedication: We bring the first fruits of our labors, the best of all we have, a portion of the bounty you entrust to us. Accept our gifts, gracious God, as a symbol of our renewed commitment. We give thanks for the wholeness you offer us amid a renewed commitment. We give thanks for the wholeness you offer us amid a fragmented world. We are grateful for meaningful tasks in the midst of chaos and meaningless suffering. We dedicate ourselves and our offering to your faithful service. Amen.
Scripture Readings:
Hebrew Scriptures: Psalm 66 (Black Hymnal pg. 662)
Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19
Sermon:
A Time for Prayer
Hymn ##593 (Black) Lift Every Voice and Sing (vs. 3)
Sharing Our Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer – followed by the Lord’s Prayer (sins)
Commission and Blessing
One: Surely God is faithful and will help us.
Live confidently, assured of God's forgiving love.
Many: Great are the works of God, which endure forever.
We rejoice that we may abide in covenant with God.
Amen. Amen
A Time to Depart
* Fellowship Circle Peace on Earth
* Benediction
*Please stand in body or in spirit.
Bold print indicates Unison.