Epworth
Oct 1, 2023
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany; Black History Month
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking
Scripture: Psalm 37: 1-11; 39-40
Message: The Guide
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The Community Gathers...
Prelude - Caroline Lee
Introit: "This Little Light of Mine" - Elsa
Welcome - Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking
Gathering Music: "As the Deer" The Faith We Sing #2025 - Margot Hanson, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee
Prayer for Illumination - Stephanie Sisk-Hilton
God With Us, we honor what our bodies have made it through to be here today -- the pain and joy that circulates in our systems and lives in our cells. Though we often silence the testimonies of our flesh, you, Incarnate One, ask us to pay attention. May we learn to listen to our bodies, to honor their vulnerability, to love our flesh and build systems of bodily autonomy and care. We remember, our bodies are your body Teach us to treat them as such. Amen.
*Opening Hymn: "How Great Thou Art" UM Hymnal #77 - Judy Kriege
To Hear the Word...
Scripture Reading: Psalm 37: 1-11; 39-40 - Pat Bruce-Lerrigo
Children's Message - Susan Jardin
*Affirming the Peace Among Us
Anthem: "Where Could I Go But To The Lord" - Judy Kriege
Living below in this old sinful world
Hardly a comfort can afford
Striving alone to face temptations call
Where could I go but to the Lord
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Where could I go where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to help me in the end
Where could I go but to the Lord
Neighbors are fun I love them everyone
We get along in sweet accord
But when I pass the chilling hand of death
Where could I go but to the Lord.
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Life here is grand with friends I love so well
Comfort I get from God's own Word
But when my soul needs manna from above
Where could I go but to the Lord
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Words of Preparation
Preacher: May the words of my mouth
People: And the meditations of our hearts
Together: Be acceptable in your sight, O God, our strength and our redeemer.
Message: "The Guide" - Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking
To Respond and Renew Commitment...
Hymn of Response: "Be Still My Soul" - UM Hymnal #534 - Margot Hanson & Caroline Lee
Prayers of the People
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The Prayer Jesus Taught (The Lord's Prayer)
Our Creator (Father/Mother), who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom (kin-dom) 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 (kin-dom), and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Offering Our Resources and our Energy
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Offertory: "Let It Be" - Elsa
Prayer of Dedication
To Go Forth with Love and Compassion
*Closing Hymn: “Guide My Feet” The Faith We Sing #2028 - Judy Kriege
Sending Forth - Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking
Postlude - Caroline Lee
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***Special thanks to…
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking
Scripture: Psalm 37: 1-11; 39-40
Worship Leaders: Elsa Applen-Aycock, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Stephanie Sisk-Hilton
Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt
Audio engineer: Paul Nasman
Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
***Credits...
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