“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving and Praise” August 21, 2022 ~ ~ ~ OPENING SELECTION “Souled Out” By: Hezekiah Walker
CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People:
The Lord calls to us to go into the world— We will go!
Leader: People:
God commands us to speak as God commands— We will speak!
Leader: People:
God assures us, “Do not be afraid”— We trust that God will deliver us!
Verse 2 Someone needs You, Lord, come by here. Someone needs You, Lord, come by here. Someone needs You, Lord, come by here. Oh Lord, come by here. Verse 3 Someone’s prayin’, Lord, come by here. Someone’s prayin’, Lord, come by here. Someone’s prayin’, Lord, come by here. Oh Lord, come by here. Verse 4 Kum Ba Yah, my Lord, come by here. Kum Ba Yah, my Lord, come by here. Kum Ba Yah, my Lord, come by here. Oh Lord, come by here.
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Hebrews 12:18-29
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Mighty God: Bringing our tithes and offerings to you today, we pray over them and sing your praises. Then we slink back into our day-today lives, hoping those gifts meet the expectations of our discipleship. You have called us to do more – to speak for you, to make our testimony part of our offering, which terrifies us. Then scripture reminds us that you will provide us with the words. Give us the faith and courage to speak of your love, mercy, and compassion. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. (Jeremiah 1:4-10)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace.
CLOSING SELECTION “Get Right with God” Author Unknown
Response: AMEN.
THE GOSPEL READING PRAYER
Luke 13:10-17
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “Come By Here, My Lord” By: Marvin V. Frey Arr. By: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton Verse 1 Come by here, my Lord, come by here. Come by here, my Lord, come by here. Come by here, my Lord, come by here. Oh Lord, come by here.
“On Time God” By: Dottie Peoples
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
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“Depart To Serve”