18th Sunday in Pentecost September 22, 2013 10:30 AM
Welcome you to St. George’s United Methodist Church! May you experience the love of Christ, and find healing, hope, and strength for the journey. Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. ENTRANCE Offertoire Bellman
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Sylvia Mulherin
Welcome and Announcements Choral Introit
He Has Made Me Glad
Chancel Choir
Leona Von Brethorst
† Call to Worship From our busy lives, we have come into the presence of the Holy God. We come, hungry for God’s word and Holy Spirit. Season our lives once again with passion and dedication to the work of your kingdom. Lord, help us honor the commitments we have made to be followers of Christ. We gather this hour for inspiration and encouragement. We come, hoping to glimpse the holy. May we be transformed and renewed by it. † Hymn
Lord Speak to Me
UMH No. 463
† Prayer (in unison) Holy and loving God, we come into your presence filled with adoration and praise. Thank you for loving us and for offering us your forgiveness in moments of self-centered ambition. Guide us in the way of truth that we might always follow wherever you lead. May our words and our actions be wed as we strive to honor the many life and faith commitments we have made. May our lives always exemplify the power and presence of your Spirit both in word and deed. Amen. † Passing of the Peace Children’s Message Congregation: Please join us in singing Jesus Loves Me. [Children may remain in worship or attend our Happy Club or Children’s Church.]
† Hymn
O Jesus, I Have Promised
UMH No. 396
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Anthem Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven Chancel Choir Pepper Choplin
† Doxology and Offertory Prayer Call to Prayer
UMH No. 94
Jesus, Remember Me
Chancel Choir
Concerns, Pastoral Prayer, and the Lord’s Prayer † Scripture Lesson
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE Mark 9:42-50
Sermon
“Total Commitment”
Solo
You’re the Only Jesus Jensen
† Hymn
N.T. pg. 43 Pastor Steve Wells
SENDING FORTH I Surrender All
UMH No. 354
Amen
Chancel Choir
† Benediction † Choral Benediction
Lutkin
† Postlude
Procesión Cornell
Sylvia Mulherin
Pastor Steve has begun a new sermon series on “Learning to Live Generously”. Please read the text and prepare for next Sunday’s worship in advance. Message for 9/29/13: Scripture 9/29/13:
“What Can I Do For You?” Mark 10:35-45
Welcome Guests of St. George’s! Please sign the Attendance Registration pad located in the pew or complete a yellow card found in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. We are glad you are here!
Sunday Schedule 9:00 AM ................. Sunday School for ALL ages 10:00 AM ............... Fellowship Time 10:30 AM ............... Worship The nursery (located off the Fellowship Hall) is available for children through Kindergarten age during Sunday School, Fellowship Time, and Worship.
Flowers in Worship The flowers on the Altar are dedicated to the honor and glory of God, and given in celebration of our 33rd wedding anniversary on September 16th. - John and Jan Williams ST. GEORGE’S CONTACT INFORMATION 4910 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Bishop Young Jin Cho Rev. Kenneth Jackson AlexandriaDS@novaumc.org Rev. Steven B. Wells PastorSteve@stgumc.org ext 101 The Members of St. George’s UMC Rev. Joanna Dietz music@stgumc.org ext 105 Sylvia Mulherin s.mulherin@verizon.net Beth Dash office@stgumc.org ext 100 Jessica Summer preschool@stgumc.org ext 110 Kevin Phillips geeks.of.faith@stgumc.org ext 100 Eleazar Castenada office@stgumc.org
Resident Bishop District Superintendent Pastor Ministers Minister of Music Organist Administrative Assistant Preschool Director Admin and IT Support Custodian
Church Telephone and Fax Office (703) 385-4550 Fax (703) 385-7771
Pastor Steve’s Phone Numbers Home (703) 239-2638 Cell (703) 554-5240
Church Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Preschool Phone (703) 385-4422
Preschool Website www.stgpreschool.com
Church Website www.stgumc.org