Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
October 9, 2011
The time of centering: (Based on the writings of Claire A. Smith)
We dream of a loving world where we see each other with your eyes. We dream of a resourceful world where we cherish the unique gift of each person. We dream of a hopeful world where we recognize the power of your grace to transform and make new. We dream of Peace.
PRELUDE Worship begins as the music is played
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
Lord, we come before you today knowing what it is that you require of us but wondering how to achieve these things you ask of us. As we continue to ask ourselves how to better serve you and one another, guide us in making the right choices, support us as we work to follow those decisions, and encourage us so that we may always be striving to be peace makers. Amen.
WELCOME
*SONG OF PRAISE
CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER: Jesus
announced the coming of God’s reign – a commonwealth not of dominion but of
peace, justice, and reconciliation.
PEOPLE: Peace,
justice, and reconciliation – we are called to follow this path in our world
announcing God’s love.
LEADER: He healed the sick and fed the hungry.
PEOPLE: Healing and nourishment – we are called to engage in
justice and to fairly share the resources of our world with all.
LEADER: He forgave sins and freed those held captive
by all manners of crushing powers.
PEOPLE: Forgiveness and acceptance – we are called to engage with others in seeking reconciliation – hearing one another’s pain and to see God’s presence in all.
LEADER: He crossed barriers of race, class, culture, and gender.
PEOPLE: Diversity and difference – we are called to enter into relationship with one another: to struggle with our fear of the unknown and to celebrate and embrace the uniqueness of God’s creation.
LEADER: He preached and practiced unconditional love – love of God, love of neighbor, love of friend, love of enemy.
PEOPLE: Unconditional love – we are called to be people with hearts open wide with love.
LEADER: And He commanded his followers to love one another as he loved them.
ALL: We are called to follow Christ – on the path of love and compassion. We are called to be seekers of justice, makers of peace, singers of faith – To be the peace of God in this world. Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON SPECIAL MUSIC "Let There Be Peace on Earth" by Choir TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
DEDICATION OF FESTIVAL OF SHARING KITS
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN OF PREPARATION O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee 430
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:9
SERMON Making Peace in the World
UNISON PRAYER
Help us O God, achieve the peace that cares for the well-being of the people; the peace that rebukes injustice and violence; the peace that seeks freedom for all; the peace that heals the hurt of the past; the peace that empowers for today and releases the potential for tomorrow; the peace that is new life in Christ. Help us be peacemakers. Amen
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH "Lead On 'O King Eternal" 580
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
As you go forth this day, choose to follow the path of peace, the path between despair and ungrounded hope. Do what you can, knowing by doing this, you touch the world with God’s love and peace. Amen
POSTLUDE
Please pray for: Lou Petersen, Carol White, Barb Kravec, Marie Allard, Roger and Nona Steinbrink, and for all the people that are having medical or surgical worries.
The memorial book is opened in loving memory of Emma Lee Norton
Altar flowers in honor of Madelyn Knutter's birthday by Andrea Knutter
Ushers for today, October 9th are Greg and Jan Robinson and Johnny and Angie Viebrock.
"HOLY GROUNDS CAFE"
A place for fellowship
Every Sunday at 8:30 am
Festival of Sharing
Saturday, October 15 at Sedalia, MO
Dedication of Kits on Sunday, October 9th
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
POTLUCK AFTER THE SERVICE
ADVENT JOURNEY BOOK
Materials (stories & pictures) are needed for the 2011 Advent Journey Book. The deadline to have your materials submitted is October 15, 2011. If you have any questions please contact Ruth Dickinson at 532-8724.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
Help needed!!!
Contact Lu Darr at 532-0106 if you can help in any way.
