September 24, 2017
September 24, 2017
Order of Worship Please silence all cell phones. THE GATHERING AND QUIET PREPARATION “Autumn” (from The Four Seasons) *THE HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 150 “God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” *THE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We gather this morning to step into the future. People: We pause for a moment to reflect on our past. Leader: What roads lie before us? What paths have we trod? People: No matter the course, we are beloved by God. *THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
*** THE TIME OF WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE The Ritual of Friendship folder is located at the center aisle; please sign and pass.
Vivaldi
THE MISSION MOMENT: Brightmoor
Rev. Ben Bower
*** THE UNISON PRAYER Most wonderful God, foolish and flawed though we are, we, too, delight in your beloved Son. As in his name we gather in the house of many praises, may the heavens be opened for us, that we may catch a glimpse of that Light and Love that transforms our common days with a beauty not of our making through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen!
(by Bruce Prewer, adapted)
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 OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY
“Been in the Storm/Wayfaring Stranger” Chancel Choir
arr. Craig Hella Johnson
*THE DOXOLOGY NO. 94 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION *** THE SCRIPTURE Mark 1:4-11 (Pew Bible, pg. 912) This is God’s living Word for God’s living people! ~ “Thanks be to God!”
THE SERMON
The Journey: “Remembering Who You Are” Rev. Elbert Dulworth
THE SURVEY *THE HYMN OF DEDICATION NO 581 “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” *THE BENEDICTION AND PERIOD OF SILENCE Please remain quietly in your pew during the recession of the clergy.
*THE POSTLUDE
“The Heavens Declare the Glory of God”
*Congregation Standing
Marcello ***Seating of Worshipers
We Welcome All Visitors and ar e glad you have chosen to wor ship with us. Please come again! A loaf of bread is available at the Welcome Center for those visiting with us for the first time. The bread is a symbol of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. If you have difficulty seeing the worship bulletin or hymns, lar ge-print orders of worship and hymnals are available. Our Sanctuary is equipped with a T-coil hearing system. Hear ing assistance devices are also available for use during worship. Shawls are available for worshipers who are chilly in the Sanctuary. Quiet Time Activities are available for children who worship with their parents. Please ask an usher for assistance. The Altar Flowers ar e dedicated to the glor y of God and placed by Mer r ill Haviland in loving memory of Rebecca Young. The Rosebud on the altar announces the bir th of Holden Palmer Califano, bor n J une 24 to Jayme and Elizabeth Califano. Proud great-grandmother is Pauline Porter. The Missions Candle is lit by Sally Meese and Mixie Hockman in honor of the Deser t Sisters Retreat leadership and as a welcome to the new Desert Sisters.
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 “Autumn” (from The Four Seasons) *THE HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 150 “God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” *THE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We gather this morning to step into the future. People: We pause for a moment to reflect on our past. Leader: What roads lie before us? What paths have we trod? People: No matter the course, we are beloved by God. *THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
*** THE TIME OF WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE The Ritual of Friendship folder is located at the center aisle; please sign and pass.
Vivaldi
THE MISSION MOMENT: Brightmoor
Rev. Ben Bower
*** THE UNISON PRAYER Most wonderful God, foolish and flawed though we are, we, too, delight in your beloved Son. As in his name we gather in the house of many praises, may the heavens be opened for us, that we may catch a glimpse of that Light and Love that transforms our common days with a beauty not of our making through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen!
(by Bruce Prewer, adapted)
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 OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY
“Been in the Storm/Wayfaring Stranger” Chancel Choir
arr. Craig Hella Johnson
*THE DOXOLOGY NO. 94 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION *** THE SCRIPTURE Mark 1:4-11 (Pew Bible, pg. 912) This is God’s living Word for God’s living people! ~ “Thanks be to God!”
THE SERMON
The Journey: “Remembering Who You Are” Rev. Elbert Dulworth
THE SURVEY *THE HYMN OF DEDICATION NO 581 “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” *THE BENEDICTION AND PERIOD OF SILENCE Please remain quietly in your pew during the recession of the clergy.
*THE POSTLUDE
“The Heavens Declare the Glory of God”
*Congregation Standing
Marcello ***Seating of Worshipers
We Welcome All Visitors and ar e glad you have chosen to wor ship with us. Please come again! A loaf of bread is available at the Welcome Center for those visiting with us for the first time. The bread is a symbol of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. If you have difficulty seeing the worship bulletin or hymns, lar ge-print orders of worship and hymnals are available. Our Sanctuary is equipped with a T-coil hearing system. Hear ing assistance devices are also available for use during worship. Shawls are available for worshipers who are chilly in the Sanctuary. Quiet Time Activities are available for children who worship with their parents. Please ask an usher for assistance. The Altar Flowers ar e dedicated to the glor y of God and placed by Mer r ill Haviland in loving memory of Rebecca Young. The Rosebud on the altar announces the bir th of Holden Palmer Califano, bor n J une 24 to Jayme and Elizabeth Califano. Proud great-grandmother is Pauline Porter. The Missions Candle is lit by Sally Meese and Mixie Hockman in honor of the Deser t Sisters Retreat leadership and as a welcome to the new Desert Sisters.
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
