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 25, 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!
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PRELUDE Worship begins as the music is played
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
Stir our hearts in this sacred hour, Father. Lift us out of our routine so we can be true children of faith. Help us see the possibilities for doing right and good and prepare us to touch our families, our friends, and our world with the power of the living God. Amen.
WELCOME
*SONG OF PRAISE "Lord, I Life Your Name On High"
"Change My Heart, O God"
CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER: Lead us one and all into your love, where lives are made new.
PEOPLE: God, grant us grace to regard ourselves as sacred works-in-progress.
LEADER: God, grant us grace to regard one another as your cherished creations.
PEOPLE: Help us to give up old insults and injuries from days past.
LEADER: Help us to let go of old habits of heart and mind that shut out your love.
PEOPLE: God has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
LEADER: God, by your mercy drain away our toxic regrets.
PEOPLE: God, by your Peace release us from our crippling grudges.
LEADER: Lord, let us see one another through the eyes of your love.
PEOPLE: Lord, let us see wonder in the life you have created for us.
ALL: Lord, help us experience Peace in our relationships. Amen!
CHILDREN’S SERMON SPECIAL MUSIC "I Will Rise" by Katie LymanTIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
INTRODUCTION TO HYMN (see insert)
"O, God You Give Welcome"
*HYMN OF PREPARATION
SCRIPTURE READINGS Romans 12:9-21 and Romans 14:19
SERMON Making Peace with Family and Friends
UNISON PRAYER
God, in you every family on earth receives its name. Illumine the homes of this earth with the light of your love and peace, granting courage to those who are hurt and lonely, endurance to those who care for sick family members, and wisdom to those in fearful times of change. We thank you for gifts of love we have received from you and family and friends. As we have been loved by you and by others, so may we love. Grant us your peace, through the Prince of Peace. Amen.
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH No. 557
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
Now return to your homes as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved:
may your lives be clothed with compassion and may the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. Amen.
POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
Please pray for: 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 Wilber Heath
Altar flowers in honor of William Fries birthday by Ruth Dickenson and Russell Fries
Ushers for today, September 25th are Jim, Charlene, Matthew and Michelle Gager.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED
The junior high and senior high classes are in need of teachers. Please contact Becky Mast or Ramona Emery for more information.
Small Study Group meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. 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 today, 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.
Canned meats, Saltine
crackers, box pudding and Jell-o and canned peas. Please put your items in
the bin in the Great Room on the east wall.
