October 29, 2017
October 29, 2017
ORDER OF WORSHIP Please silence all cell phones. THE GATHERING AND QUIET PREPARATION *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 400
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Sarah Weaver, adapted, 2012) Leader: Delight, Children of God, delight! People: We are delighted to be here together; to worship as a family and to be united in a common ministry. Leader: We gather in worship to celebrate this community. People: We celebrate the love that we have for one another, the support that we give to one another, and the journey we are on to be united by God’s grace. Leader: We come together this day to delight in offering our gifts. People: We delight in the gifts we are giving, the commitments we are making, and the future we are creating. Leader: We join our hearts and our spirits today and delight in giving. People: We are here! We are delighted! We are united! Leader: Let us worship the God who loves when we delight in giving. People: Let us worship God! *THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 87 This gift we now bring, this present, this token, these words can convey it, the joy of this day! When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing, this song we now offer in honor and praise!
(Verse 4)
*** THE TIME OF WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE The Ritual of Friendship folder is located at the center aisle; please sign and pass. THE ANTHEM (9:30) (11:00)
“Rock-a-My Soul” Genesis Choir “Search with All Your Heart” IXOYC Choir
Linda Spevacek Mark Miller
*** THE CALL TO PRAYER (Leader) THE UNISON PRAYER (Thom Shuman) When we fall into the traps of groundless fears, you deliver us. When an epidemic of worry threatens to overcome us, you protect us. When harmful words are flung at us, you answer our cries for help. Gracious God, we worship you. When our lives crumble, you urge us to buy hope’s fields. When we are tempted by wealth, you point us to those who have nothing but share all. When we are eager to grasp senseless lies, you wrap our hands around God’s promises. Servant of the Poor, we follow you. When the world silences our hope, you give us the words to make the good confession of faith. When we have lost our way and can no longer endure the emptiness of our lives, you satisfy us from the abundance of God’s grace and joy. Sheltering Spirit, we seek your peace. God in Community, Holy in One, our Refuge, our Trust, our Hope, We lift our prayer to you as Jesus has taught us, saying... THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *** THE ANTHEM
“The Church’s One Foundation” Chancel Choir
Dan Forrest
THE SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 32:1-15 (Pew Bible page 732) This is God’s living Word for God’s living people. ~ “Thanks be to God!” THE SERMON
Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “Risky Business!” Rev. Elbert Dulworth
THE PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS AND COMMITMENTS Please bring your Commitment Card as well as your weekly offering to the Chancel by way of the center aisle as directed by the ushers, and return to your seat by the outside aisles. If you are unable to come forward, an usher will assist you. Baskets are available at the balcony entrance. NO. 369 “Blessed Assurance” NO. 98 “To God Be the Glory” NO. 133 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” NO. 87 “What Gift Can We Bring” THE UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION God of Abundance, we dedicate our gifts and our commitments to you who has blessed us with every good and perfect gift. As we share your blessings, we commit ourselves to be vessels of your love and grace in Birmingham, Berkley, and throughout the world. Transform us as we give, that your world may be transformed by your Spirit at work among us through Christ our Lord. Amen. *THE HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 114
“Many Gifts, One Spirit”
*THE BENEDICTION AND PERIOD OF SILENCE Please remain quietly in your pew during the recession of the clergy.
*THE POSTLUDE
*Congregation Standing
***Seating of Worshipers
1589 W. Maple Road • Birmingham, MI 48009 248-646-1200 • www.fumcbirmingham.org Elbert Dulworth, Senior Pastor Shawn Lewis-Lakin, Senior Associate Pastor Zack Dunlap, Lindsey Hall, Dan Hart and Suzanne Walls, Associate Pastor s John E. Harnish, William A. Ritter and Robert P. Ward, Pastor s Emer iti
ORDER OF WORSHIP Please silence all cell phones. THE GATHERING AND QUIET PREPARATION *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 400
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Sarah Weaver, adapted, 2012) Leader: Delight, Children of God, delight! People: We are delighted to be here together; to worship as a family and to be united in a common ministry. Leader: We gather in worship to celebrate this community. People: We celebrate the love that we have for one another, the support that we give to one another, and the journey we are on to be united by God’s grace. Leader: We come together this day to delight in offering our gifts. People: We delight in the gifts we are giving, the commitments we are making, and the future we are creating. Leader: We join our hearts and our spirits today and delight in giving. People: We are here! We are delighted! We are united! Leader: Let us worship the God who loves when we delight in giving. People: Let us worship God! *THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 87 This gift we now bring, this present, this token, these words can convey it, the joy of this day! When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing, this song we now offer in honor and praise!
(Verse 4)
*** THE TIME OF WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE The Ritual of Friendship folder is located at the center aisle; please sign and pass. THE ANTHEM (9:30) (11:00)
“Rock-a-My Soul” Genesis Choir “Search with All Your Heart” IXOYC Choir
Linda Spevacek Mark Miller
*** THE CALL TO PRAYER (Leader) THE UNISON PRAYER (Thom Shuman) When we fall into the traps of groundless fears, you deliver us. When an epidemic of worry threatens to overcome us, you protect us. When harmful words are flung at us, you answer our cries for help. Gracious God, we worship you. When our lives crumble, you urge us to buy hope’s fields. When we are tempted by wealth, you point us to those who have nothing but share all. When we are eager to grasp senseless lies, you wrap our hands around God’s promises. Servant of the Poor, we follow you. When the world silences our hope, you give us the words to make the good confession of faith. When we have lost our way and can no longer endure the emptiness of our lives, you satisfy us from the abundance of God’s grace and joy. Sheltering Spirit, we seek your peace. God in Community, Holy in One, our Refuge, our Trust, our Hope, We lift our prayer to you as Jesus has taught us, saying... THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *** THE ANTHEM
“The Church’s One Foundation” Chancel Choir
Dan Forrest
THE SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 32:1-15 (Pew Bible page 732) This is God’s living Word for God’s living people. ~ “Thanks be to God!” THE SERMON
Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “Risky Business!” Rev. Elbert Dulworth
THE PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS AND COMMITMENTS Please bring your Commitment Card as well as your weekly offering to the Chancel by way of the center aisle as directed by the ushers, and return to your seat by the outside aisles. If you are unable to come forward, an usher will assist you. Baskets are available at the balcony entrance. NO. 369 “Blessed Assurance” NO. 98 “To God Be the Glory” NO. 133 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” NO. 87 “What Gift Can We Bring” THE UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION God of Abundance, we dedicate our gifts and our commitments to you who has blessed us with every good and perfect gift. As we share your blessings, we commit ourselves to be vessels of your love and grace in Birmingham, Berkley, and throughout the world. Transform us as we give, that your world may be transformed by your Spirit at work among us through Christ our Lord. Amen. *THE HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 114
“Many Gifts, One Spirit”
*THE BENEDICTION AND PERIOD OF SILENCE Please remain quietly in your pew during the recession of the clergy.
*THE POSTLUDE
*Congregation Standing
***Seating of Worshipers
1589 W. Maple Road • Birmingham, MI 48009 248-646-1200 • www.fumcbirmingham.org Elbert Dulworth, Senior Pastor Shawn Lewis-Lakin, Senior Associate Pastor Zack Dunlap, Lindsey Hall, Dan Hart and Suzanne Walls, Associate Pastor s John E. Harnish, William A. Ritter and Robert P. Ward, Pastor s Emer iti
