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Laity Sunday
October 16, 2022
10:30 am
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L= Leader C= Congregation
Liturgist: Mr. Archie Gayden
Minister of Music: Mrs. Andrea Moore-DeMartre
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THE GATHERING
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
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CALL TO WORSHIP
L: God gives us grace, often in unusual ways.
C: Let us be more aware of the ways God’s grace comes to us.
L: May we always show gratitude and praise God, especially for the ultimate gift of grace, Jesus!
C: We praise God for all the gifts God has given, especially God’s gift of Jesus
L: The man who was lame from birth received something unexpected and praised God!
C: Like him, help us to rise up and testify to the goodness of God. United, let us share God’s love and grace with others.
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OPENING SONG
“Rise Up, O Men of God”
United Methodist Hymnal #576
Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things.
Give heart and mind and soul and strength
To serve the King of kings.
Rise up, Ye saints of God! The kingdom tarries long.
Bring in the day of brotherhood
And end the night of wrong.
Rise up, O men of God! The church for you doth wait,
Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up and make her great!
Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where His feet have trod.
As brothers of the Son of Man, Rise up, O men of God!
Words by William P. Merril, 1911. Music by William H. Walter, 1984 Public Domain
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INVOCATION
One: Let us pray.
All: Almighty God, we are so grateful that you often surprise us with your grace. Help us to be like the lame man, who walked, leaped, and praised you! Help us to rise up, testify and praise your Glory, as we witness and share the grace of Jesus with all we meet. We ask this, in the name of your beloved son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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WORDS OF WELCOME
Mrs. Dianne Harper
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ROLL CALL
(IN-PERSON & ON THE PHONE)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Deborah Williams
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THE PEACE
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SONG OF PRAISE
“We are the Church”
United Methodist Hymnal #558
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
The Psalms: Psalm 119:97-104
New Testament Lesson: Acts 3:1-10
The Gospel: John 15:12-17
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SONG OF PREPARATION
The Kelly Woodlawn Choir
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SERMON
“Commanded to Love—Commissioned to Serve”
Ms. Lois Ray Travillion, Lay Leader
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INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
Rev. Andrea Davidson
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ALTAR PRAYER
Mrs. Deborah Williams
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INVITATION TO BECOME A LAY SERVANT
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INVITATION TO GIVING & OFFERTORY PRAYER* * * * *
CLOSING SONG
“Send Me, Lord”
United Methodist Hymnal #497
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CLOSING BLESSING
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