Sunday, September 12, 2010
 

 This week we find Jesus talking with some of the religious leaders who were concerned about the company that he was keeping! Comments were being made about Jesus associating with “tax collectors and sinners.” Jesus does not speak directly to these accusations, instead, he tells three parables. As we explore Jesus’ response let us also give some thought to the mission of our congregation. Who is welcome and who do we serve?

Jeff will be preaching at both services today joining with Brad Johnson at The Gathering and Herb Summers at 11 o’clock.

 Order of Worship

September 12, 2010

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CLASSIC WORSHIP - 11:00 a.m.

Prelude: “Prelude on The Lord’s My Shepherd” 
                  Searle Wright

Call to Worship
  The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, 
  and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.
     ALL: And also with you.
Passing of the Peace

Processional Hymn: 333 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
  Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
  Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
  God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Circle Time

Prayer of Confession
  God of wind and fire, blow through our lives and release
  us from the baggage that clings to us and holds us back
  from being Your people. Wash away all that weighs us
  down, and free us to follow Your path. Guide us in the
  company of the righteous, that we might be a refuge to
  the poor, a deliverer to the captives, and a friend to
  those who are alone. In hope of Your mercy , we pray.
  Amen.
Assurance of Pardon

Anthem: “O Sing Joyfully” Adrian Batten

Psalm: 14 (p. 740)
Scripture Lesson: Luke 15: 1 - 10 (p. 740)

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
The Lord’s Prayer

Offertory
  The Ministry of Metropolitan
  Offertory Anthem: “Go Not Far From Me, O God”
                                    Nicolo Zingarelli
  Creed (p. 915 in Voices United)
  Doxology
  We Greet One Another

Hymn: 681 “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life”

Sermon: “The Lost and Found Department” Dr. Crittenden

Hymn: 586 “We Shall Go Out With Hope of Resurrection”

Commissioning
Benediction: May the grace of Christ attend us,
  And the love of God surround us,
  And the Holy Spirit keep us, now and ever. Amen.

Postlude: “Jesus, Priceless Treasure” Johann S. Bach