OCTOBER 14, 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

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:   We gather for worship, frazzled from running errands and running committees, running out of energy and running out of time, running from         problems and running from uncomfortable truths.
People: Let us be still and rest in the love of God.Leader:   We gather, yearning to be a people of comfort and peace.
People: Let us open our hearts to possibilities.

All:           We gather in anticipation of being inspired and renewed in our desire to be a people of inclusion and love.

+ HYMN         “Open My Eyes, That I May See”               #454

BAPTISM OF COLSON DEMOSS

HYMN                        “Amazing Grace”                              #378

Time with Young Disciples

SCRIPTURES          John 9:1-41

MESSAGE

OFFERING

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

+DOXOLOGY #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ HYMN                     “Be Thou My Vision”                       #451

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

*Communion is available following the service where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary