WORSHIP ORDER
August 31
WELCOME, GREETING, & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scott Sears and Schauna Chambers
PRELUDE
Acolyte: Beloved Child of God
Cross Bearer: Beloved Child of God
As the Light of Christ passes you, stand as you are able and remain standing through the Congregational Song
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Welcome to a time of wonder
and music that calls us home.
Welcome to hear God’s words that inspire and challenge
and to reminders that we are offered holy hospitality –
Hospitality that teaches us how to open our lives to others
leading us to fully live open minds, open hearts, open doors.
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#733 Marching to Zion (v. 1, 2, 3)
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS
Katrina Lee
SPECIAL MUSIC
John Floyd, guitar
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
God of the widow at Zarephath, God of Joseph the Forgiver, we stand in awe of people who showed hospitality in the midst of sacrifice and betrayal. Take us deep into the heart of hospitality. Help us to understand that the generosity the world needs often demands sacrifice on our part. Be with those who have never known a table blessed by laughter and welcome, who have seldom heard affirmations, and who do not know your abiding love. Remind us, O God, that we are to set many tables, to speak blessings often and to be your love in the world. In the name of Christ, we pray as he taught us…
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power,
and the glory forever.
Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#549 Where Charity & Love Prevail
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 14:1, 7-14
SERMON
Seating Arrangements
OFFERING AND PASSING THE PEACE
DOXOLOGY
UMH #94
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#569 We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations
POSTLUDE
BENEDICTION AND BLESSING
Scott Sears
