WSS UMC September 15th, 2024
Welcome to Worship!
September 15, 2024
The White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church
Speaker: John Stanforth, Certified Lay Speaker
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
9/29/24 ~ 10 AM - 5 th Sunday Hymn Sing – Kenoza Lake UMC/Fellowship Meal at KL Firehouse
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 19 (#750)
*OPENING HYMN: # 77 How Great Thou Art
*OPENING PRAYER (Unison)
O God, our Guide and Guardian, you have led us apart from the busy world
into the quiet of your house. Grant us grace to worship you in Spirit and in
truth, to the comfort of our souls and the upbuilding of every good purpose
and holy desire. Enable us to do more perfectly the work to which you have
called us, that we may not fear the coming of night, when we shall resign
into your hands the tasks which you have committed to us. So may we
worship you not with our lips at this hour, but in word and deed all the days
of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT.)
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: Proverbs 1:20-33
SECOND LESSON: James 3:1-12
HYMN: # 261 Lord of the Dance
*GOSPEL LESSON: Mark 8:27-38
SERMON
RESPONSE TO THE WORD: #885 A Modern Affirmation
CONFESSION/JOYS/CONCERNS
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in
thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have
left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not
loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly
repent For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and
forgive us; that we may delight I your will and walk in your ways, to the
glory of your name. Amen. #890 United Methodist Hymnal
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.
LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING/DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
OFFERATORY PRAYER
We bring you only what is yours, Creator God, that you might use this
offering and the giver for the building up of your kingdom and the glory of
your name. Amen. ©John Birch
*CLOSING HYMN: #666 Shalom To You
SENDING FORTH
DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
Go forth in peace. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with You all. Amen.
POSTLUDE