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October 14, 2018

10:00 a.m.

ORDER OF WORSHIP October 14 , 2018

10:00 a.m.

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost (* the congregation is invited to stand as able)

GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE IN PRAISE TOLLING OF THE CHIMES The chimes call us to quiet and to prepare for worship. Reflect during the prelude about what a difference Jesus has made in your world.

GREETING Welcome to the WUMC Suburban Campus! All members, friends, and visitors are invited to sign the Attendance register. Help us to keep our information up to date and get to know those worshiping near you! Also, please refer to the “Happenings” insert for upcoming events! CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer request cards are in the pews. If you have any concerns or celebrations please fill out a card. You may hand it to an usher or the pastor during the second hymn. (As indicated in the bulletin).

PRELUDE

“We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit”

Buxtehude

* CALL TO WORSHIP ** L: It was easy to come to worship this morning.

P: We feel welcome and look forward to the worship service. L: How hard it is to enter God’s kingdom. P: We have to be ready to let go of the things that tie us down. L: Get ready. God is waiting for you. P: Open our hearts and our spirits, Lord, to receive your word for us. AMEN.

* THE LIGHT ENTERS OUR WORSHIP * HYMN

“O God, Our Help In Ages Past”

117, UMH

* OPENING PRAYER (in unison) ***

Almighty God, we long to rest in your gentle arms. We need your compassion as we face the challenges and disappointments of life. When our hearts are hard, and our concern is only for ourselves,

turn us back to you. Remind us of your saving love and keep us close to you, Lord. Love us as only you can love, in Jesus’ name. Amen. CHILDREN’S CHOIR

“Sing and Celebrate!”

A TIME WITH CHILDREN

Joseph Martin Rev. Mollie Brown

HEARING & PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON * HYMN

Job 23:1-9, 16-17

p. 446-7, OT

“Lord, Speak to Me” 463, UMH -- Please hold up prayer cards so ushers can receive them --

GOSPEL LESSON

Mark 10:17-31

SERMON

“Taking Jesus Seriously About Money”

ANTHEM

“Offertory” Chancel Choir

p. 43, NT Rev. Mollie Brown John Ness Beck

RESPONDING TO THE WORD COMMUNITY TIME CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER

“Lead Me, Lord“

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER 895, UMH 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. WORSHIPING WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

“Take My Life and Let It Be” with “Sanctuary” arr. Carol Tornquist

* DOXOLOGY 94, UMH 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! * PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SENDING FORTH * HYMN

“Take My Life, and Let It Be”

399, UMH

* THE LIGHT LEADS US INTO SERVICE * CHORAL BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” Beethoven _________________________________________________________________ UMH: United Methodist Hymnal

FWS: The Faith We Sing

**From Ministry Matters https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/3119/worship-connectionoctober-14-2018 ***From Ministry Matters https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/3118/ worship-elements-october-14-2018 Used by permission. Westlake UMC OneLicense.Net #A711142

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Please join us every Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service in Fellowship Hall for Coffee & Fellowship Time. All are welcome!

Today’s Coffee Hour & Altar Flowers are sponsored by… Judy McDonald In Loving Memory of Jack McDonald