September 18, 2022
Introit: Air
Handel
Ben Fitch, Cindy Markham, Jill Cathey
Welcome & Call to Worship
[Psalm 113]
Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?
He raises the poor from the dust, and lifts the needy from the ash heap.
He gives the barren woman a home, making her a joyous mother of children.
Praise, O servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord.
Let us worship the LORD!
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets (Hymn 285)
Huber/Haydn
God, you spring the whirling planets, fill the seas and spread the plain,
Mold the mountains, fashion blossoms, call forth sunshine, wind, and rain.
We, created in your image, would a true reflection be
Of your justice, grace, and mercy and the truth that makes us free.
You have called us to be faithful in our life and ministry.
We respond in grateful worship joined in one community.
When we blur your gracious image, focus us and make us whole.
Healed and strengthened as your people, we move onward toward your goal.
God, your word is still creating, calling us to life made new.
Now reveal to us fresh vistas where there’s work to dare and do.
Keep us clear of all distortion. Polish us with loving care.
Thus, new creatures in your image, we’ll proclaim Christ everywhere.
Confession
God who cares for the needy, you have entrusted us with time, resources, and relationships. We know that people matter more than possessions or profit. Forgive us when we wittingly benefit from economic systems that exploit people. Teach us to dismantle these unjust systems and to be honest in all our dealings. Give us strength to trust your abundant provision and to be faithful with what you have given us. Amen.
Silence
Take, O Take Me As I Am
John Bell
Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be;
Set your seal upon my heart and live in me.
Forgiveness in Jesus Christ
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Gloria Patri (Hymn 579)
Greatorex
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
Word without end. Amen, Amen.
Children’s Message
Come! Live in the Light!
Haas
Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord!
We are called to be light for the kingdom,
to live in the freedom of the city of God.
We are called to act with justice; we are called to love tenderly;
We are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God.
Come! Open your heart! Show your mercy to all those in fear!
We are called to be hope for the hopeless
so hatred and violence will be no more.
We are called to act with justice; we are called to love tenderly;
We are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Amos 8:4–7
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New Testament: Luke 16:1-13
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Sermon: Apprentices of Jesus
Focus: Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.
Response: Largo from Baroque Sonata
Fitch
Jill Cathey, oboe
Pastoral Prayer & 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Giving our Gifts to God
Ann Hall & Janine Wikoff
Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. -1 John 3:18
Offering Our Gifts: Musette and Gavotte
Handel
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Charge & Benediction
Postlude: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Luther/Marpurg
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