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Back to Church Sunday
September 18, 2022
10:30 am
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L= Leader C= Congregation
Liturgist:
Minister of Music: Mrs. Dianne Harper
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THE GATHERING
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BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
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CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 113)
L: Who is like the Lord our God, high above the heavens in glory?
C: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
L: Who raises the poor from the dust and lifts up the needy from the ashes?
C: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
L: Who makes light shine in darkness, gives joy in sorrow, and brings life out of death?
C: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
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OPENING HYMN
“High Praise”
(The Lord is high above the heavens) The Lord is high above the heavens
(and his glory above the nations) and his glory above the nations.
(The Lord is high above the heavens) The Lord is high above the heavens
(and his glory above the nations) and his glory above the nations.
[Repeat]
(Give God the highest praise, acknowledging him always
And all the people say Halle, Halle, Hallelujah)
Halle, Halle, Hallelujah
(Halle, Halle, Hallelujah) Halle, Halle, Hallelujah
(The Lord is high above the heavens) The Lord is high above the heavens
(and his glory above the nations) and his glory above the nations.
(The Lord is high above the heavens) The Lord is high above the heavens
(and his glory above the nations) and his glory above the nations.
(Give God the highest praise, acknowledging him always
And all the people say Halle, Halle, Hallelujah)
Halle, Halle, Hallelujah
(Halle, Halle, Hallelujah) Halle, Halle, Hallelujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(If you love to praise the Lord sing yes) Yes, oh yes
(Oh, if the Lord’s been good to you sing yes) Yes, oh yes.
(If you love to praise the Lord sing yes) Yes, oh yes
(Oh, if the Lord’s been good to you sing yes) Yes.
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Modulate and repeat)
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet
Praise him with the timbral and dance
Praise him with the high sounding cymbals
Praise him with the string instruments
Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Halle-) Halle- (lujah) lujah
(Modulate and repeat)
Halle, Halle, Hallelujah
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INVOCATION
Eternal God, you are who are high above the heavens; God you whose glory we behold in all of creation and in this sacred space; we come to glorify you, to praise you, to lift you up! Be glorified in this place! Let your holy spirit rest on each one gathered here this morning. Help us to know that you are with us, when we feel alone. Restore our hope, our faith, and our zeal to serve you. Heal in this place and renew a right spirit within us, that we might, with our whole hearts, live for you. We pray in the name of your son Jesus Christ. Amen.
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WORDS OF WELCOME
Mr. Archie Gayden
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ROLL CALL
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Lita McClinton
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Lita McClinton
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THE PEACE
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SELECTION
The Kelly Woodlawn Choir
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
The Psalms: Psalm 138
Hebrew Bible Lesson: Jeremiah 29:11
New Testament Lesson: Philippians 4:4-13
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SONG OF PREPARATION
Mr. Maurice Hurst
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SERMON
“Hope Happens Here!”
Rev. Andrea Davidson
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INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
“My Hope Is Built”
United Methodists Hymnal #368
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ALTAR PRAYER
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INVITATION TO GIVING & OFFERTORY PRAYER
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CLOSING SONG
“Let It Rise”
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the praises of our King rise among us, let it rise.
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the joy of our King rise among us, let it rise.
Oh, let it rise.
Oh, let it rise.
Let our hope in the Lord rise among us
Let our hope in the Lord rise among us
Let our hope in our King rise among us, let it rise.
Let the joy of the Lord rise among us
Let the joy of the Lord rise among us
Let they of our King rise among us, let it rise.
Oh, let it rise.
Oh, let it rise.
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CHARGE & BLESSING
Sisters and brothers,
however dark the night gets — whatever might seem hopeless to you—
know that you are held by a love like this:
God, the Creator, who made you still claims you in covenant love;
Christ, the Redeemer, who died for your sake, lives again by the resurrection power of God;
the Holy Spirit, the Sustainer of all of creation, now breathes courage into your heart.
Go, then, and serve boldly, knowing that you are loved, saved and empowered by share this hope that you have with others. AMEN.
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