12th Sunday Following
Pentecost
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We Gather as the Body of Christ
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WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
and Funny Story
Pastor Bob
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CENTERING WORDS
Pastor Bob
(Psalm 133)
How good it is that sisters and brothers live together in human dignity.
As we celebrate our common humanity this day, let us lift up a humane spirituality in song and silence, in prayer and practice.
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CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 133)
(Responsive reading) Sharon Stewart
How very good and pleasant it is when a family lives together in unity.
It is like being anointed with precious oil that flows down in abundance.
It is like the morning dew, which falls on the mountains of Zion.
For there the Lord pronounced this blessing – life forevermore.
Let us worship God together!
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HYMN: Blest be the Tie that Binds
UMC Hymnal #557
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Call to Confession
Sharon Stewart
Let us draw near to God in a time of honest confession.
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PRAYER of CONFESSION (Unison)
Gracious and merciful God, we complain that we don’t have enough, yet what you offer us is more than enough. We doubt that you will provide what we need, yet you give nourishment in abundance each day. We forget to trust you and attempt to rely on ourselves alone. Bread of Heaven, rain down, that we might be fed and forgiven. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
ASSURANCE of PARDON
Pastor Bob
God provides. No matter what we have said or thought. No matter
what we have done. God provides. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
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A Reading from the Psalms
Psalm 133
Sharon Stewart
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CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PREPARATION to PRAYER
Bind Us Together
TFWS Hymnal #2226
PASTORAL PRAYER
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We Attend to the Word
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HYMN: Freely, Freely
UMC Hymnal #389
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GOSPEL READING
Matthew 15: 10-20
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MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Did I Say That Out Loud?
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We Gather at Christ's Table
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INVITATION to the OFFERING
(Matthew 15) Pastor Bob
As we learn to live generously, what we take ceases to poison us and what goes out heals the world. As we learn to live generously, we restore human dignity to the center of our faith. Give as you are called and as you are able.
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OFFERTORY Erin Tellier
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal # 94
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BLESSING OF THE OFFERING
(Unison) Pastor Bob
Our prayer, O God, is that we honor you with what we say and
with what we do. Bless these gifts as they join with others in this community and around the world, to make a difference, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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COMMUNION HYMN
In Remembrance of Me
TFWS Hymnal #2254
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GREAT THANKSGIVING
HOLY COMMUNION...Come to the Table of Grace
LORD’S PRAYER
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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
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HYMN
Victory in Jesus
UMC Hymnal #370
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BENEDICTION
Pastor Bob
Present your needs to Jesus, who hears you and understands. Jesus
offers us healing and hope, no matter what our circumstances. May the grace of God our redeemer, the love of God our creator, and the presence of God our sustainer, be with you, this day, and every day. Amen.
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SENDING FORTH HYMN
Shalom to You
UMC Hymnal #666
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DEPART IN PEACE...SHALOM!
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Worship Liturgy is taken from two sources:
Lectionary Liturgies and the Abingdon Worship Annual 2023.