September 13, 2015

Pastor Michael: Is anything too wonderful, or too great for our God? I can’t – God can. Be expectant of wonderful things. All thing come to good for those who love the Lord. Many trials and tribulations in our life help us to see our faith; help us to receive Him during trials; help us to see His face through tears; help us to come to Him in all circumstances, not only for the big things but for even the small things..

Sue: Prayers of thanks and gratitude for all my blessings and for one of my greatest blessings – my great granddaughter, Brielle Hope Vogel. Travel mercies for them going to Disney. Andi thanks us for our prayers. Phil Ward doing well and thanks us for our prayers. Travel mercies for my brother and sister-in-law. Prayers of thanks for the encouragement I received on Friday, Sept. 11, for so many young parents honoring this day and teaching their children about this. Prayers for healing mercies for the Clauers. Continued prayers for my nephew Bill.

George: Prayers of thanks for the way thing are going.

Barbara: Prayers for the Clauers, and healing mercies for all those with ailments.

Sissie: Prayers of thanks for those that picked up the phone during my time of need. Healing mercies for my Dad.
Austin: Prayers for health.

Reilee: Prayers for Brianca – healing mercies – she is going back to school tomorrow.

Kathleen: Prayers of thanks for all the blessings in my life. Prayers for the homeless shelter. Prayers for Sissie and her Dad.

Sharon: Prayers of thanks for my blessings and prayers for my Mom and for my nephew.

Tom: Prayers for Frank Christian. Prayers for my sons. Prayers for my tongue and fingers.

Bindy: Prayers for friends and family. Happy that Paul is here today.

Luke & Cole: Prayers for an awesome family.

Joan: Prayers for my friend.

Virginia: Prayers of thanks.

Paul: Prayers for all my friends, especial for the friend that invited me to this church. Prayers for my friend’s sister who is in the hospital – healing mercies.

Offertory Prayer
September 20, 2015 Mighty God, you faithfully uphold and guide us. Through times of difficulty and uncertainty, you show us steadfast love. Thank you for the kindness we have received through your church. Lead us to grow in gratitude, so that we will gladly share our gifts. Bless these offerings to sustain our mission to those in need in our community. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. (Psalm 54)

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

A Service of Word & Music

RINGING OF THE BELL

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

 PRELUDE     (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leader: Rich and poor have this in common:

 People: The Lord is the Maker of them all.

 INTRODUCTION   “Into My Heart” (Verse 1)           FWS 2160

 HYMN OF INVOCATION                                           FWS

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 CALL TO WORSHIP

 Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Praise the Lord as long as you live.

People: We will sing psalms to God all our life long.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

God our Maker, Creator of the rich and the poor alike, may our worship be inspired by your Spirit so that what we hear and what we promise in obedience to Your Word in Christ may be evident in our daily life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

 OLD TESTAMENT READING                                           

“Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23”                  Sp lP or

HYMN OF PREPARATION                                          UMH

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 PSALM                  UMH 146

   NEW TESTAMENT READING

“James 2:1-17”                          SP LP or

GOSPEL reading

“Mark 7:24-37”                                SP LP or

“MORNING MESSAGE”                       Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Moment of Silence

Affirmation of Faith

GLORIA PATRI                                                             UMH 70

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

INVITATION TO COMMUNION                                     UMH 12

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                     UMH 13

HYMN OF DEDICATION                                             UMH                                        

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BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH                   fws 2160

     “Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – please stand to praise God

August 30, 2015

Pastor Mike: Thank God that we are able to have a relationship with God. We need to be part of the solution and not part of the attack. Thank God that we are able to open our eyes and get out of bed every day. Prayer for patience and tolerance as we work together as brothers and sisters in Christ to support one another.

 George: Prayers of thanks that Mary Lou came through her brain surgery very well. She is already home.

Joe: I was nervous about a speaking commitment I had the other day so I prayed before I went. The feedback was good. People were asking for help. Prayers for my sister. She is dabbling with addiction and has come to me for help. I now know the purpose for my life and that is to help people. Prayers of thanks that my parents, as well as my siblings were all able to sit together for dinner on Friday night for the first time in many years.

Sue: Prayers of gratitude for all of my blessings. Tomorrow Phil Ward will have new stints put into his legs. Thank god for a safe trip/vacation. I am thankful that my husband is OK. We had to go to the ER while we were away. Tom was suffering with a lot of pain and his blood pressure was out of control. He was diagnosed with a kidney stone. He passed the stone during the night and felt better afterwards.

Winn: Prayers for my husband’s nephew. He is missing. He attends Virginia Tech. We are all praying that he be found and that he is some place safe. I hope he is some place safe.

 Joan: Thank God that He speaks to me all of the time.

Virginia: Prayers for safe travel mercies for my son. Prayers for my friend’s nephew who is struggling with addictions.

Tracy: Prayers of thanks that I am feeling blessed.

Annie: Prayers as I go off to school.

 Tom: Prayers of thanks for all my blessings. God is good!

Kathleen: I thank God for the time in my life that I was able to surrender my life over to God.

 Reilee: Prayers of thank that VBS went well. Even though we were small it was nice. I am grateful that Bobbie was able to come to VBS and I’m grateful to Sissies niece who was a bright light. Prayers for me as I head off to college and also, prayers for Austin.

 Offertory Prayer

August 30, 2015

O God, our creator, you love each person whom you have made in your image. Thank you for providing for our needs so that we can be generous. We feel joy when we share with others. Direct our thoughts and actions as we seek to work together as brothers and sisters in Christ. We dedicate these offerings in the excellent name of Jesus. Amen. (James 2:1-17)