WSS UMC August 25th, 2024
Welcome to Worship!
August 25, 2024
The White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church
Pastor: Walter Haff
Organist: Danielle Strassman
*Please stand as you are able
GREETING
PRELUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bible Study – Wednesdays - WSS 10 AM-11 AM Fellowship Hall
3rd Saturday of the Month – Clothing Giveaway Mongaup Valley UMC 10-12
Sullivan Parish Dinner – Thursday, 8/29/24 6:30 PM – Hurleyville UMC Please RSVP w/ Pastor Joy by 8/26/24
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 84 (#805 UMH)
*OPENING HYMN: #514 Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
*OPENING PRAYER (Unison)
Holy One of mystery and power, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth
below, keeping covenant and steadfast love with all who walk before you with pure and
upright hearts. Fill our lives with your glory, as you filled the temple with cloud when
Solomon first brought the ark into your holy dwelling place. Give us the strength and
the power to withstand the forces of evil at work in our lives and in our world. Amen.
Adapted from The Abingdon Worship Annual 2009, © 2008 Abingdon Press.
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, and the power, and the
glory, forever. Amen
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the
Scriptures are read, and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to
us today. Amen.
FIRST LESSON: 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43
SECOND LESSON: Ephesians 6:10-20
HYMN: #530 Are Ye Able
*GOSPEL LESSON: John 6:56-69
SERMON
RESPONSE TO THE WORD Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus
Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin
Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he
descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of
the Father and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
JOYS/CONCERNS/PRAISE
Lord God, friend of those in need, your Son Jesus has untied our burdens and healed
our spirits. We lift up the prayers of our hearts for those still burdened, those seeking
healing, those in need within the church and the world.
Please feel free to call out your joys/concerns/praise at this time. Prayers of the People, concluding with:
Hear our prayers that we may love you with our whole being and willingly share the
concerns of our neighbors. Amen. Revised Common Lectionary Prayers copyright © 2002.
OFFERING/DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God From Whom Al Blessings Flow
OFFERATORY PRAYER
“God, we give thanks for your presence in our lives. Bless these offerings, that they
may be used to advance your kingdom and glorify your name. And may our faith
continue to grow stronger each day, bringing us closer to you. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN: #369 Blessed Assurance
SENDING FORTH
DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
May you run and not be weary. May your heart be filled with joy. And may the road you
travel always lead you home. The lord be with you until we meet again. Amen
POSTLUDE