Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 9, 2022
Guest Preacher – Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright – Associate Conference Minister
This service will be in the Sanctuary and on Zoom at 10:00 a.m.
Join us for Zoom Coffee Hour beginning shortly after the service ends.
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Silent Prayer
God, our light and our salvation; Jesus announced the nearness of your kin-dom and called his disciples to be fishers of people. Give us the courage to follow in the way of Jesus, that our lives may bear witness to the good news of the kin-dom at hand and our vocation serve to draw people to your saving grace; through your Son, Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen
* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit
Announcements
Prelude Harvest Home Gilbert Martin
Welcome
*Introit Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us (v. 1) B. #267
Come, O Spirit, dwell among us; come with Pentecostal power;
Give the church a stronger vision; help us face each crucial hour.
Built upon a firm foundation, Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone,
still the church is called to mission that God’s love shall be made known.
*Call to Worship
Leader: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
People: those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.
All: Thanks be to God.
*Passing of the Peace (ASL) – Lighting of the Peace Candle & Prayer for Peace & Justice
*Hymn This Little Light of Mine B. #524
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine. Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
All through the night, I’m gonna let it shine. All through the night, I’m gonna let it shine.
All through the night, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
*Invocation (spoken in unison)
God, illumine our minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed our eyes may see your kin-dom., our ears may hear your call, and our hearts may know the joy of your saving grace. Amen
Children’s Message
New Testament Reading (Christian Scriptures) Matthew 4:12-23
Special Music Just Two Words Frombach/Lau Hancock UCC Choir
Message “The Next Right Thing” Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright Prayers of the People – Sharing Joys & Concerns
Lead me Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou Lord, thou Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.
Invitation to Offering – God, the source of all good things, has given us what we need. In joyful response, let us offer our gifts, the fruit of our labors, and the dedication of our hearts for loving service in the name of Christ.
Offertory Siciliana on “The Call” R.V. Williams/Wagner
*The Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen
*Prayer of Dedication (spoken in unison)
God of our saving grace, receive these gifts we offer and bless them for the work of your kin-dom, through Christ, our Lord. Amen
*Hymn This Is a Day of New Beginnings R. #414
*Blessing
*Sung Benediction Go With Us, Lord R. #336
That in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.
(Please remain seated for the Postlude)
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Many thanks to those who helped make this service possible –
in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Guest Preacher – Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright – Associate Conference Minister
Music Minister – Debbie Riley
Deacons – Nick Davis & Kathy McGlinchey
Graphics Minister – Cynthia Wood
Audio-Video Support – Ron Schwizer & Mike Summerer
(Mike Summerer is happy to teach others this simple task. Please inquire…)
Office Secretary – Vicky Espling
Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack
The Body of Christ – You
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Resources
Feasting on the Word: Worship Companion
"Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A-738532. All rights reserved.”
Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
Words - ©1979 Hope Publishing Company
Contributors: Janie Alford
This Little Light Of Mine
Words and Music - ©2022 Stephen DeCesare / Exultet Music
Contributors: Traditional, Traditional, Stephen DeCesare
In the Midst of New Dimensions
Words and Music - ©2012 MorningStar Music Publishers / Birnamwood Publications
Contributors: Jeremy Bankson, Julian Rush
This Is a Day of New Beginnings
Words and Music - ©1983, 1987 Hope Publishing Company
Contributors: Brian Wren, Carlton R Young
Go with Us, Lord
Words - ©1990 Hope Publishing Company
Contributors: Mary Jackson Cathey
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