Sunday, October 17, 10 a.m. |
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In-person Worship*
Where? Our worship services are currently inside the sanctuary. Please use the sanctuary entrance that faces Stockley Gardens.
*COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
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When inside the building, everyone, whether vaccinated or not, must wear masks that are well-fitted. When outside, those who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask, while everyone else must wear masks that are well-fitted.
- 6 feet of physical distancing must be maintained by everyone, except for those who are in the same household group. Hugs and handshakes are not allowed.
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All are required to stay home when sick, and we ask everyone to self-check in at each entrance with our health acknowledgement poster.
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Online Worship
- There are 3 different ways you can access our Facebook live service:
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Click here to go to our Facebook page, then scroll down until you see the video of worship,
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Or click here to go to our Facebook page, then click on “More” on the page menu, then click on “Live”,
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Or click here to go directly to our “Live” page.
- The link and video are viewable even if you don't have a Facebook account!
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Please complete a Connection Card or write your name in the comments so we know you are worshiping with us.
Streaming licenses: Ghent UMC is licensed to stream our FB Live worship services with permission under CCLI #20175590 and One License A-727358. All rights reserved.
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Connect with us: Please click here to let us know you are worshiping with us today. Also, if desired, you may give or update your contact information, make prayer requests, indicate ministry interests, and/or request more information about the church or Methodism.
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Today's Altar Flowers...
Are given by the congregation to the glory of God and in appreciation of Rev.
Ry for shepherding our flock!
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Gathering & Prelude: "Open Our Minds, Our Hearts, Our Doors" by John Thornburg / Mark Miller
Words and Music: One License #A-727358
Greeting & Announcements
Call to Worship
- God created the heavens and the earth.
- And gave them to us to use and enjoy.
- And God breathed life into each of us, and set us on the earth.
- And God sent Jesus Christ to save us from the pull of death.
- Everything that fills our souls with gladness and light is a gift from the loving Creator.
- We have been entrusted with unfathomable riches. For all this our God is to be praised. Let us worship God together! Amen.
Sung Response: "Open Our Minds, Our Hearts, Our Doors" by John Thornburg / Mark Miller
Words and Music: One License #A-727358
Opening Hymn #648: "God the Spirit, Guide & Guardian;" Tune: Hyfrydol; Words and Music: One License #A-727358
- God the Spirit, guide and guardian, windsped flame and hovering dove, breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love: give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace; send them forth as bold apostles to your church in every place.
- Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd, Word made flesh, Love crucified, teacher, healer, suffering servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride: in your tending may all pastors learn and live a shepherd's care; grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer.
- Great Creator, life-bestower, truth beyond all thought's recall, fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, giving and forgiving all: as you know our strength and weakness, so may those the church exalts oversee its life steadfastly yet not overlook its faults.
- Triune God, mysterious being, undivided and diverse, deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse: help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim, that our ministries uniting may give glory to your name.
Opening Prayer by Kwasi I. Kena, The Africana Worship Book for Year B, Discipleship Resources, 2007, 40.
Lord, you know how many times we think we know…how to run our lives, how to fix our problems, and how you should answer our prayers. But each time, through trauma or tragedy, hardship or hard times, you remind us how much we don’t know about your will. Though we may not like it at the time, please remind us that you are God, and we are not. Ask us questions we can’t answer. Give us answers we can’t comprehend. Remind us that you laid the earth’s foundation. That you speak and the winds obey. That you squeeze the clouds ‘til rain falls. Then give us the good sense to hold our peace and meditate on what you’ve just said. Amen.
Children's Message
Sermon
Sermon Hymn #77: "How Great Thou Art;" Tune: O Store Gud; Words and Music: One License #A-727358
- Click here to view the sheet music.
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Words:
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1. O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r thruout the universe displayed!
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Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
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2. When thru the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze. Refrain
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3. And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin! Refrain
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4. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art! Refrain
Affirmation of Faith UMH 883
We are not alone, we live in God's world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Our 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, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Offering [Next week (4th Sundays), if you feel so led, in addition to any monetary tithes and offerings, please bring offerings of non-perishable food to help stock the food pantry at Wesley Community Service Center.]
Doxology #2081: "Thank You, Jesus, Amen;" Tune: Tino Tenda; Words and music: One License #A-727358
- Click here to view the sheet music.
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- Thank you, Jesus, amen! Thank you, Jesus, amen! Thank you, Jesus, amen! Alleluia, amen!
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Shona: Tino tenda Jesu. Tino tenda Jesu. Tino tenda Jesu. Hallelujah, amen!
- Phonetics: Tee-noe tayn-dah Yay-zoo.
Closing Hymn #2191: "Eternal Father;" Tune: Melita; Words and Music: Public Domain
- Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm has bound the restless wave, who bid the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.
- O Savior, whose almighty word the wind and waves submissive heard, who walked upon the foaming deep, and calm amid its rage did sleep: O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.
- O Holy Spirit, who did brood upon the chaos wild and rude, and bid its angry tumult cease, and gave, for fierce confusion, peace; O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.
- O Trinity of love and power, all travelers guard in danger's hour; from rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them wheresoe'er they go; thus evermore shall rise to thee glad praise from air and land and sea.
Benediction
Postlude
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Daily Prayer Starter
Please set aside time each day to pray for 2-3 minutes. This week's prayer starter is:
"Almighty God, when I am sure of myself and my own will, help me to remember that you are God, and to trust in you even when things don’t go according to my plans..."
For more information about Ghent United Methodist Church, please click here to visit our website.
"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28
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