SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+OPENING HYMN         “This Is the Spirit’s Entry Now”              #608

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:   O God, you sing us a love song every time we gather,
People: Every time the bread is broken,Leader:   Every time the cup is blessed.
People: O God, sing to us again.
Leader:   Let our lives blossom in your love
People: Till the whole world knows your love song.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                  “And Are We Yet Alive”                                  #553

SCRIPTURES James 1:17-27

MESSAGE

A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE II                                     

THE INVITATION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON

OFFERING

As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

THE LORD'S PRAYEROur 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 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.   For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING

+ CLOSING HYMN       “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”            #664

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.