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October 1, 2023 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading
Leader: Come, let us remember God’s presence with us. Let us give ear to all that God would teach us.
People: Our ancestors have told us about God’s might. They have celebrated God’s wondrous deeds.
Leader: In the wilderness of Sinai, God provided water. Through the sea, God provide safe passage.
People: Yet the Israelites questioned God’s presence. They needed assurance amid their doubts. Our doubts lead to honest searching.
Leader: We seek the mind of Christ in all things. He emptied himself, taking the form of a servant.
All: Therefore God has exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name: Jesus Christ is Lord!
*The Hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee” No. 262
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Holy God, we approach you with our confessions in fear and trembling, for you may require in us changes that are costly. You ask us to have the mind of Christ, to be humble, and free of self-interest. You challenge us to lay aside our human will to go where you send us. We fail to remember that you will provide all that is needed as we follow you. We confess our need for you and seek forgiveness for our sins. Help us to find new hearts and spirits in you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
Though Christ was one with God, he humbled himself and became obedient even to the point of death on a cross, so that we might drink deeply from the well of grace and know the mercy of God at work in us. In Christ, our sins are forgiven.
*Gloria Patri
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
God provides generously for all of us. We are blessed with pure water and nourishing food for both body and spirit. Let us share what God has promised and provided.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn “Come, Share the Lord” No. 260
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture Reading Exodus 17:1-7
Second Scripture Reading Philippians 2:1-13
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Seeking the Mind of Christ” Pastor Cindy Barton
*The Hymn “God Be with You” No. 583
(All Verses)
Communion
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude