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Worldwide Communion Sunday
October 1, 2023
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
WATCHWORD FOR THE WEEK: Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 2:5
BAND CHORALES.........................................................................Nola Knouse, leader
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................Rev. Ginny Hege Tobiassen
PRELUDE - If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee (BWV 647) ..............T. Bremen
PRELUDE - (Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten) J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
CALL TO WORSHIP ...........................................................The Rev. Dr. Craig Atwood
LITURGY: Christian Unity, pages 122-126
SCRIPTURE LESSONS:
- Psalm 25: 1-9
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
do not let me be put to shame;
do not let my enemies exult over me.
Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame;
let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all day long.
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore the Lord instructs sinners in the way.
The Lord leads the humble in what is right
and teaches the humble his way.
- Philippians 2: 1-13
- Matthew 21: 23-32
During the singing of the next hymn, children age 3 and up are welcome to follow
Godly Play leaders to continue their worship in CE-101.
HYMN, page 199 - You Are the Bread of Life
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
The offertory provides an opportunity to reflect on the many ways that we can express our gratitude in response to God: with time, treasure, talents, and testimony. For financial giving online: Use the Moravian Ministries Foundation giving portal at https://mmfa.info/giving-portal/. Click the “Give Now” button on any page of the Home Church website. For more information, go to HomeMoravian.org/online giving. You can make one-time or recurring gifts. Text HOME to 73256 on your phone.
OFFERTORY INVITATION AND PRAYER.................................................Rev. Tobiassen
ANTHEM - O Sacred Feast..................................................Healey Willan (1880-1968)
“O sacred feast, wherein Christ is received, the memory of His passion is renewed in us, our souls are filled with grace, and the pledge of everlasting glory is given unto us. Alleluia.”
Choir
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 21-32
COMMUNION MEDITATION
HYMN 784 - This Is a Day of New Beginnings....................................T. Beginnings
SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION IN CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION, page 209
POSTLUDE - Christe, aller Welt Trost (BWV 673)........................Bach (1685-1750)
POSTLUDE - (Christ our Hope and our Joy)
- We extend a cordial welcome to all visitors this morning and invite you to join us again whenever possible. Please take a moment to sign the Friendship Register, pass it both ways in your pew, and greet those near you. After the service, pick up a beverage in the Lovefeast Serving Room off the Sanctuary, and enjoy fellowship in the Sanctuary or outside.
- Many thanks to the Rev. Dr. Craig Atwood for his participation in worship today.
- The flowers are placed in the Sanctuary today in loving memory of Lena and Bill Petree, Sr. by Mary Jo Petree Murphy and Katherine and Bill Petree, Jr.
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