September 25 th 2016 19 th Sunday after Pentecost No matter who you are or where you are on lifes journey you are welcome here Big Spender Responsive Call to Worship L Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High ID: 560895
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Bethel United Church of Christ
September 25
th, 2016 - 19th Sunday after PentecostNo matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
Big SpenderSlide2
Responsive Call to Worship
L: Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.P: They will say of the Lord, “God is my refuge and fortress, the one in whom we trust.”L: Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the refuge of God’s wings.
P: They will not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day.
L: “Those who love me, I will deliver,” says the Lord.
P: O Lord, we call to you now.
Show us your salvation.
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Gathering Hymn
When Peace Like a River
NCH 438Slide4
INVOCATIONSlide5
Welcome & Greetings!
Announcements
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here…Slide6
Choral Anthem
If My Peopleby Darlene Swanson
Chancel ChoirSlide7
Children’s TimeSlide8
Gloria
(#759, NCH)
Glory to the Creatorthe Christ, the Holy Spirit, Three in OneAs it was in the beginningIs now and ever shall be,World without end, Amen, AmenSlide9
Hebrew Scripture Reading
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
Virginia ShannonSlide10
Epistle Reading
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Sandy GunnSlide11
Gospel Reading
Luke 16:1 -13
Dr. MannSlide12
Sermon
Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, Pastor
BigSpenderSlide13
Trouble in the Text:
The rich man never sees Lazarus as a person.
Trouble in our world: Privilege can prevent us from seeing the humanity of another. Grace in the text: Christ sees our humanity, crosses the chasm, and enters into it. Grace in our world:
Christ still today crosses the chasm and enters our humanitySlide14
Felt Need :
How can I open my heart to listen to people whose lives are not like mine?
Dominant Image: Big spender, meaning ultimately the Christ who is willing to stop at nothing to change our thinking.Mission: Finding ways to listen to one another and understanding our privilege.Slide15
Reminder of Purpose:
Why are we here? Why does the church exist?
Celebrate God’s presence (WORSHIP)2. Communicate God’s Word (EVANGELISM)3. Incorporate God’s Family (FELLOWSHIP)4. Educate God’s People(DISCIPLESHIP)5. Demonstrate God’s Love (MINISTRY)Slide16
Responding Hymn
Take My Gifts
NCH 562Slide17
Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns
As we share, conclude with
“Lord in Your Mercy”Congregational response: “Hear our prayer”Slide18
The Lords 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 debts,
as we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory forever and ever. AmenSlide19
Prayer of Confession
Holy One, we have brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it.
May we live with this humility and rootedness especially when we feel trappedgrounded in fear - eager to run awaylonging for more riches and power. In the silence, may we be still and center on Your lightWhere generosity and sharing ebb and flow.
This is Life that is really Life. Slide20
Silence
Words of AssuranceSlide21
Our Offering
The wooden plate is for your regular tithes and offerings,
Bandana Bucket” is for your loose change for our “Children’s Offering” which goes to Furry Friends and 5th Friday mealsInvitation to Share (unison prayer)Wealth, status, and success are uncertain, but we can trust God’s abundant provision, and God’s desire that we enjoy what we have. Let us respond by working for justice, living generously, and sharing with others. Slide22
Offertory Music
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Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures here belowPraise God above the heavenly hostsCreator, Christ and Holy GhostAmenSlide24
Prayer of Dedication
Wayne HowellSlide25
Singing into Mission
Called as Partners in Christ’s Service
NCH 395Slide26
Benediction
People’s Response:Thanks be to God! Amen.Slide27
Carillon Postlude
(Wayne Howell, programmer)