Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
Communion Sunday
10:00 AM September 4, 2011
The time of centering:
Jesus said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” As you worship with us on this Labor Day weekend, we hope that you will find here a place to worship and that you will enter into our Master’s rest and peace. Welcome home.
PRELUDE Worship begins as the music is played
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
Jesus said, “Follow me.” We don’t always know what that means. We are on a journey of discovery. We are here because we want to be God’s people; we are here because we are broken and want to be whole again; we are here to celebrate our lives, and God’s presence in this life. Let us worship with great thanksgiving. Let us worship the Prince of Peace. Amen.
WELCOME
*SONG OF PRAISE "Believe in God, Believe in Me"
CALL TO WORSHIP LEADER: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.PEOPLE: And also with you.
LEADER: Come before God and rejoice in his presence.
PEOPLE: The Lord calls to us and asks us to gather in his name.
LEADER: He calls to us and asks us to love him and keep his word.
PEOPLE: He calls to us that so he may pour out his Spirit upon us.
LEADER: He calls to us so that he might grant us his peace.
PEOPLE: He calls to us so that he might make his home within us.
ALL: God calls to us that he might bless us. Bless his holy name, the Prince of Peace, now and always. Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON SPECIAL MUSIC Peace, Perfect Peace" by Adult ChoirTIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "Be Thou My Vision" No. 451
SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 9:6-7a John 14:27 John 20:21
Meditation “The Prince of Peace”
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Unison Prayer of Preparation
Compassionate and loving Lord, you promised to leave us your peace, a peace unlike that which the world offers to us. Father, lead us all to that peace. Help us to trust in your living word and to do what you ask of us. Grant us a confident faith - one that looks to the light rather than at the darkness - one that dares to enter the turmoil of the world - knowing that you are making the world new through your Peace. Amen.
Communion
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH No. 672, Verses 1 & 4
"God Be With you Till We Meet Again"
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
Go, and may the peace of God - the peace that passes understanding - keep your hearts and your minds in the knowledge and the love of Christ- both now and forevermore. Amen. POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
Please pray for: Martha Urquhart, Lou Petersen, Carol White, Barb Kravec, Marie Allard, and for all the people that are having medical or surgical worries.
The memorial book is opened in loving memory of Daniel G. Heath
Altar flowers in honor of Gene Littrell's 87th Birthday by Sandy Littrell
Ushers for today, September 4th are Jim, Charlene, Matthew and Michelle Gager.
CAR SHOW DONATION
There is a bin in the Great Room for any donations that you would like to make to the car show. Thank you for your support!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED
The junior high and senior high classes are in need of teachers. We need someone in place by September 11th. Please contact Becky Mast or Ramona Emery for more information.
ART CLASS
The SUMC art class will resume weekly meetings on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at the church. New members are welcome. We meet at 10 am every Wednesday and there is no charge. For information please call Martha Urquhart at 532-3772.
GRAND OPENING
"HOLY GROUNDS CAFE"
A place for fellowship
Sunday, Sept. 11th at 8:30 am
COMMUNITY CAR SHOW
The community car show is Saturday, September 17th. If you know of a person or business that might want to participate please contact them. They might want to donate to the silent auction, have a craft, food or information booth. All proceeds go for tornado recovery in Joplin, MO and Smithville, MS. Contact Denny and Nancy Lowe for more information.
On September 10-11, 2011, United Methodists
across Missouri are joining hands and hearts
with our neighbors for a statewide weekend of community service. Here are the
projects that SUMC will be participating in. Please help in any way that you
can with these projects:
Serve Grand Avenue Meal - September 10th
MODOT Trash Pickup - September 11th
Community Car Show - September 17th
