15th Sunday after Pentecost September 2, 2018 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Classic Services __________________________________________________________________ Chiming of the Hour Greeting
Dr. Jan Davis
Opening Voluntary (8:30) Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Frode Gundersen, piano
(10:45)
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Chancel Choir
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Frode Gundersen, piano
arr. M. Reiner
* Doxology 95
OLD 100th
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
arr. M. Reiner D. Wood
For the Beauty of the Earth
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. The pastor gives thanks, remembering God’s acts of salvation, and concludes: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
James 1:17-27
A Faith That Works: ACTION
Sermon
Members of Central’s Prayer Team are available after the worship service, in Wesley 107, to pray for you or someone you love. The altar flowers are given by Elaine, Keith, Kirsten, Chase and Baby Bo in memory of their mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers, Joan Blowers and Phyllis Mills.
JOIN ONE OF CENTRAL’S MUSIC ENSEMBLES!
Dr. Jan Davis
The pastor invokes the present work of the Holy Spirit and then praises the Trinity, concluding: All honor is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever:
Prayer of Confession and Pardon
Chancel Choir (join us Sept. 5) 7:15-9:00 p.m. Chapel Central’s Adult Choir: sings weekly for Classic Worship, as well as occasional concerts throughout the year. Reading music is a plus for this group.
SERMON NOTES
Receiving the Bread and Cup Receiving Prayer and Invitation to Christian Discipleship * Hymn 402
Offertory (8:30)
* Closing Voluntary arr. M. Bond
Chapel
Jubilation Ringers (begins Sept. 12) 6:00-7:00 p.m. EB109 Central’s Adult Handbell Ensemble: rings about once a month in Classic Worship.
Scott Montgomery, Associate Director of Music & Organist
[email protected] / 479-442-1812
* Benediction
Dennese Adkins, soprano
Senior Saints (begins Sept. 5) 10:30-11:30 a.m. Central’s Senior Adult Choir (55+): must enjoy singing, fellowship, and fun!
Frode Gundersen, Director of Music & Fine Arts
[email protected] / 479-442-1824
Giving of our Tithes and Offering
He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands
It is an exciting time for Central’s music ministry program! It’s also a perfect time to join one of our music ensembles! Rehearsals are on Wednesday. All are welcome. For further information, please contact Frode or Scott.
Celebration Singers (begins Sept. 5) 5:15-6:00 p.m. EB102 Central’s Children’s Choir for 3rd-6th Graders: sing in Classic Worship throughout the year.
Invitation to Repentance
Merciful God, in your gracious presence we confess our sin and the sin of this world. Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken world. The profit and pleasures we pursue lay waste the land and pollute the seas. The fears and jealousies that we harbor set neighbor against neighbor and nation against nation. We abuse your good gifts of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and turn them into bonds of oppression. Lord, have mercy on us; heal and forgive us. Set us free to serve you in the world as agents of your reconciling love in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Acolyte: (10:45) Renee Brandon
The asterisk (*) indicates to stand, as you are able.
And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ our Lord invites to His table all who love Him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Sound/Video: Luke Burton & Sam Thomas
WORSHIP NOTES
DIX
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Central UMC Pastors: Dr. Jan Davis, Dr. Steve Pulliam, Rev. Greg Gibson (Central Pastors) Rev. Emily Burch (College Pastor); Rev. Jody Farrell (Genesis Pastor) Dr. Jack Wilson (Pastor Emeritus); Rev. Tony Holifield (Pastor Emeritus)
Associate Music Director & Organist: Scott Montgomery
The pastor continues the thanksgiving and concludes:
* Sermon Text
WORSHIP LEADERS
Director of Music Ministry & Worship Arts: Dr. Frode Gundersen
* Great Thanksgiving
* Call to Worship Rev. Biff Averitt Pastor: The earth is the Lord’s, for he made it: People: Come, let us adore him. Pastor: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: People: Come, let us adore him. Pastor: The mercy of the Lord is everlasting: People: Come, let us adore him. Pastor: Lord, open our lips. People: And our mouths shall proclaim your praise.
* Hymn 92
(10:45)
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian (Verses 1 & 4)
CHRISTIAN
