Sunday, October 6, 2019
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
For Meditation and Reflection:
On waking, I give thanks for arriving safely in a new dawn, for the gift of eyes to see the world, the gift of mind to feel at home in my life; the waves of possibility breaking on the shore of dawn, the harvest of the past that awaits my hunger, and all the furtherings this new day will bring.
(John O’Donohue, 1956-2008)
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer (Pastor)
Call to Worship
Pastor: Trust in the Lord and do good.
People: May the Lord give strength to the people!
Pastor: O taste and see that the Lord is good!
People: God is our refuge and strength!
Opening Hymn: Spirit of the Living God #283 (Twice)
Prayer for Illumination (Pastor)
Today’s Scripture Reading: Luke 17:5-10
Sermon “The Faith We Already Have” Mike Lyle
The Offerings and Offertory Music
A Litany of Thanksgiving
Pastor: All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. All that we are, and all that we have, is your gift to us.
People: And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer ourselves, and all that we have. By your Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world.
All: Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Reflective Hymn: O Savior, Let Me Walk with You #503
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the Pastor and People
Lord’s Prayer [Traditional, with “debts”]
Closing Hymn: This Little Light of Mine #525
Benediction (Pastor) Go forward in the comfort and strength of God’s blessing. Remember that you are loved, that God is ever near, and that divine mercy is your way in the world. Amen.
Thoughts for the Day/Week
[…] the real problem of the Christian life comes where people do not usually look for it. It comes the very moment you wake up each morning. All your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists simply in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in. And so on all day. Standing back from all your natural fussing and fretting; coming in out of the wind.
(C.S. Lewis, 1900-1963)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Sunday, Oct. 6th – Worship led by Rev. Dr. Michael Lyle
Note: Both holy communion and our monthly shared meal will happen next week.
Please plan to attend the Annual Meeting and Celebration Luncheon next week, when we will vote on the organizational structure Rev. Samantha has been presenting and elect the Council for the coming year. Please watch your email for more information and to volunteer for areas of service.
Sunday, Oct. 13th:
10:00am – Sunday School. Children meet in the Fellowship Hall with Robin Scott. Adults meet in the Sanctuary to discuss The Phoenix Affirmations, chapters 6 & 7.
11:00am – Communion Worship with Rev. Samantha Tuttle
12:30pm – Annual Members Meeting – (Friends welcome!)
1:30pm – Celebration Luncheon in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, Oct. 20th – Worship led by Rev. Robert Close
Childcare is offered during services in the Fellowship Hall.
Lovettsville Food Bank Donations: Please bring non-perishable food items to church. Thank you, Tena Brass, for taking our donations.
Statement of Faith: We gather as an open and affirming community to worship God, however known. We welcome everyone, no exceptions. Together we seek spiritual comfort and challenge, learn from ancient and modern texts, and seek new dimensions of truth. We practice following the way of Jesus. We dare to demonstrate God’s love by working for justice and peace among all people.