Bulletin 9/24/23

TheWorshipofGod

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 24, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.

*We invite you to stand as you are able.

Gathering at God’s Invitation

Welcome AngelaZimmerman

CalltoWorship AngelaZimmerman

From the bustle of the world and the silence of our wilderness, we pause together for worship.

At times, we can be a grumbling people, quick to focus on the lack and the gaps. Yet in love, God, you listen to our cries and provide for us. Impatiently, we are a searching people, craving peace and purpose. And with patience, God, you offer us hope and sustain us. Help us to be a thankful people, recognizing your love for us in all its abundance.

Through your presence, God, you turn us towards you and nourish us. In this time of worship, let us open our hearts and be filled.

LightingoftheChristCandle DeeSmith

We light the Christ candle as a reminder that Christ is the one who has drawn us to this place, abides with us now, and is with us to the end of the age.

Prelude Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho arr.MarianneKim

LifeoftheCommunity ShirleySimmons

Offering Ourselves to God

*Hymn#303

ScriptureReading

All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly

Exodus16:2-15

The Word of God for the People of God

Thanks Be to God.

HOLYMANNA

AngelaZimmerman

PrayerofConfession

ShirleySimmons

Gracious God, forgive us when we grumble and complain against your goodness as the Israelites did in the desert, as the elder brother did to his father, as the workers in the field did to the landowner. We judge and weigh your gifts according to our standards. We often question your fairness instead of receiving your grace with thanksgiving and joy.

Help us to see your world through your eyes and with your spirit of generosity and grace, that we may welcome the chance to serve in your kingdom and welcome all who join with us. Through your grace and mercy, God, forgive us. Amen

AssuranceofPardon

The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made. For by grace, we have been saved through faith, and this is not our own doing; it is the gift of God. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia!

ScriptureReading

Psalm105:1-6,37-45

The Word of God for the People of God

Thanks Be to God.

*Hymn#67

In Suffering Love the Thread of Life

GivingourTithesandOfferings

OffertoryPrayer

Offertory Tranquilly

*Doxology(Hymn#706)

ShirleySimmons

AngelaZimmerman

LANDOFREST

TommyWells

HubertH.Parry

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Listening to God

*ScriptureReading

Matthew20:1-16

ShirleySimmons

For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us.

Thanks be to God.

TheChurchatPrayerandtheLord’sPrayer

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.

Anthem Come Unto Me

Sermon ”Complainers”

Responding to God’s Word

DisciplineofSilence

HerbertJ.Henderson

AngelaZimmerman

To be in God’s presence is to be changed. During this moment of silent reflection, consider the change God wishes to make in you.

*Hymn#72 Day by Day

BLOTTENDAG

If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.

Sending Into God’s World

Benediction

Postlude

Llanfair

AngelaZimmerman

AlbertTravis

(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)