Sunday, September 14, 2025
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Sunday, September 14, 2025
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Order of Worship
GATHERING MUSIC
Evelyn Rohrbach
GREETING & WELCOME Reverend John Huff
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE AND THE RINGING OF THE BELLS
PRELUDE
Evelyn Rohrbach FuguesurlePangelingua – Nicolas de Grigny (1672 - 1703)
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Come, beloved of God, for the One who came down from heaven has lifted us in love.
All: We gather to remember the gift: God did not send the Son to condemn, but to heal, save, and renew.
One: As Moses lifted the serpent in the wilderness, so Christ is lifted a sign of mercy, and a beacon of grace
All: We look to the cross and see compassion. We look to the world and seek justice. We look to each other and find community.
One: Let us worship the God whose love is deeper than judgment, wider than fear, stronger than death
All: We come with open hands and hearts, to be lifted in love. Let us worship the Lord.
*GATHERING HYMN Page 8
Lift High the Cross
*Please stand as you are willing and able.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
One: Let us say what we believe: All: We believe in God, Creator of all peoples and nations, who made the earth a home for all, and calls us to love our neighbor especially the stranger.
We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, our Savior; who was born into poverty, fled violence as a refugee, and lived among the outcast and the forgotten. He was crucified, died, and was buried bearing the weight of sin and injustice. On the third day, he rose again, defeating death and fear, and opening the way of life for all.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, Among us and within us, who speaks in every language, moves across every border, and stirs the Church to be a sanctuary of justice, compassion, and peace.
We believe that the Church, the body of Christ in the world, is called to welcome the immigrant, to shelter the refugee, to stand with the oppressed, and to proclaim the reign of God where all are beloved and none are forgotten
We believe in the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. This is what we believe. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
MISSON MOMENT
Thriving Connections
A CALL TO PRAYER
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
SILENT PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Reverend John McFarland
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
GRADUAL HYMN
Amazing Grace (verses 1-3)
LESSON FROM THE GOSPELS
GRADUAL HYMN
John 3:13-17
Amazing Grace (verses 4-6)
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Glenda Murray
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SERMON Reverend John Huff
No Strings Attached
A CALL TO GIVING OFFERTORY The Chancel Choir
ThePeaceof God John Rutter
The peace of God which passeth all understanding Keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord
And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost be amongst you and remain with you always Amen
*THE DOXOLOGY
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift, we give back to you a portion of all you have given us. May this offering be faithful and fruitful in the work of your Kingdom. In name of our lifted savior, Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
The Summons
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Evelyn Rohrbach
Allegrofrom Concerto in A Minor BWV 593 – A. Vivaldi & J.S. Bach
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PARISH JOYS AND CON ERNS
The flowers that grace our altar this morning are given by Tim & Marcia Lloyd
In celebration of being married at St. Mark’s 40 years ago this day
HOSPITALIZATION, EXTENDED CARE & HEALING AT HOME
Ben Ackerman
Randy Barnes
Liz Collins
Peggy Emard, sister of Karen Korn
Chuck Foster
Mike Grubbs
Diana Hall
John Hopkins, Brother - in - law of Carle and Linda Crawford
Peggy Good Hoyle
Martin, son of Peggy Good Hoyle
John I
Debra Jones
Bill Kemp
Karen Korn
Carrie Lawrence
Tim Lloyd
Bruce Martin
Trish Martin
Doran May
Joan McEvoy
Ann McNair
Jo Parrish, Mother of Susan Parrish
Suzie Rimstidt
Nancy Rusnak
Jason Shaw
Patricia and Terrence Sullivan , Parents of Daniel (Sully) Sullivan
Georgia Sumner
Cheryl Wolf
Patti Wright
Mike Yost
AH
Ally
Carol
Charles Cillian
Daniel
David
Gunner
Jenny
Jordan
Julie
Kay
Kip I.
Laura
Matisse
Matt
Phyllis
Sheila
Sue
Tom
THIS WEEK @ ST. MARK’S
Sunday, September 14 , 202 5
9:30am Nomads Room 8
10:30am Worship Service Sanctuary
10:30am Sunday School Rooms 4
11:30am Youth Connect Room 1
Mon day, September 15 , 2025
11 : 00 a m Compassionate Threads Room 1 0
6 : 0 0 p m Pub Theology
Tues day, September 16 , 202 5
4:00pm Dance Class Room 1
Wednesday, September 1 7 , 2025
1 : 0 0 p m Art Journaling Room 8
4:30pm Dance Class Room 1
6:00pm Quilt Guild Board Meeting Library
7:00pm Boy Scouts Troop 100 Garton Hall
Thursday, September 1 8 , 202 5
11 :00am Women of Wonder and Faith
5 : 0 0 p m Thriving Connections Garton Hall
7 :00pm Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary
Friday, September 1 9 , 202 5
1:00pm Conversations on Life Room 15
Saturday, September 20 , 202 5
7:00am S.O.S. (Men’s A.A.) Room 8
9:00am A.A. Room 8
St. Mark's United Methodist Church of Bloomington, Indiana is an inclusive community, bringing Christ - like love, healing and hope to all. We embrace the United Methodist ideal of Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors by welcoming and affirming those of all races, cultures, faith traditions, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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