Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
10:00 AM September 18, 2011
The time of centering:
We welcome you today in the name of the one who frees us from every burden, renews our spirits and inspires hope and joy and peace in our living. May this time of worship encourage and lift you up. May the peace of the Lord be with you. WELCOME!
PRELUDE Worship begins as the music is played
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
God of Grace, grant to us, your children, joy and peace, that we may serve you with a quiet mind; guided by the life and teachings of your Son, the Prince of Peace. Encourage us to turn our worries over to you. Make us cheerful and glad because your Spirit is always with us. Help us experience your inner peace. Amen.
WELCOME
*SONG OF PRAISE
CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 23)
LEADER: We rejoice in the One who leads us beside still waters,
PEOPLE: And gives us refreshment of soul.
LEADER: Christ our Shepherd shows us the way we should go,
PEOPLE: So that the name of God will be glorified.
LEADER: Though all manner of evil befall us, we will not be afraid,
PEOPLE: For the Great Shepherd of our souls is with us.
LEADER: We are never away from the love and mercy and peace of the Lord,
ALL: And we shall be with him forever and ever. Amen!
CHILDREN’S SERMON SPECIAL MUSIC TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
INTRODUCTION TO HYMN
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "It Is Well With My Soul" No. 377
(V1, 3, & 4)
SCRIPTURE READINGS Philippians 4:4-9
SERMON Making Peace with Self
UNISON RESPONSE
Shalom is a gift from God. Shalom is our mission.Shalom is a personal relationship between God and all God’s earthly children.Shalom is the home that we seek, the goal of our spiritual journey, and the valley of our delight.
Shalom is our security, of being cared for and loved.
Shalom is the source of our courage and strength for which we so earnestly yearn.
Shalom is the harmonious relationship with God, which then expresses itself in our thinking, feeling, and doing for ourselves, others, and God.
Shalom is reconciliation: A body and soul made whole; a house once divided becomes a home; the lion lies down with the lamb.
Shalom is the justice for all that we so easily forget when we attempt to be in control.
Shalom is a gift from God. Shalom is our mission. Amen.
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" No. 160
(V1 & 3)
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
Live each day aware of God’s presence. Live in the power of the risen Christ. Live in the joy of the ever-present Spirit. As a loved child of God, live without fear. Live faithfully in Peace. Shalom. POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
Please pray for: Martha Urquhart, Marilyn Propheter, 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 Mable Rule
Altar flowers in memory of Winona Lee's parent's birthdays by Bob & Winona Lee
Ushers for today, September 181h are Jim, Charlene, Matthew and Michelle Gager.
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.
Community Blood Drive Tuesday, Sept. 20th, 12:30 to 6:30 pm at St. Luke's Northland Hospital. Contact JoAnne Lizar Rice at 816-532-0316 for an appointment.
Small Study Group starts this Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:00 pm. You still have time to sign up. The class will be led by Sharon Fairlie and the study will be "The Externally Focused Church".
"HOLY GROUNDS CAFE"
A place for fellowship
Every Sunday at 8:30 am
The youth group will be having a pool party on Sunday, September 25 at 5:30 pm at William Fries home. For more information or instructions to their home contact William at 532-8724.
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DONATIONS NEEDED FOR
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Please sign up for spaghetti dinner food donations: French bread, sauce w/meat, salad and spaghetti. There is a clipboard on the table on the east wall of the Great Room. For more information see Lee Hunold.
