September 1, 2024
Prelude - Remember Me
Call to Worship
Gracious God, we give thanks for You gave us Your son, the image of You, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. And through him, You brought peace by the blood of his cross. We come now to praise You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Hymn - O Worship the King
Invocation and Lord's Prayer
Heavenly Father, give to us today a faith that enables us to face whatever darkness that comes before us. Let us be courageous as we are led by the light of your Son who taught us to submit to you in prayer by saying: 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.
Scripture Reading - Matthew 26:26-30
26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” 30 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Joys and Concerns
The Lord our God is revealed to us in many ways—through God’s creative love in nature and people. With reverent awe we come to worship our Glorious God. The truths about our God are spoken so fluently—through our God’s creative Word and Presence. With joy and delight we gather to worship our God. The reality of God’s creative Spirit can be experienced each day—in changed lives, and in sustained and renewed creation. Praise be to the God who speaks to us in so many ways. We respond by offering our thoughts in worship and praise. Amen.
Hymn - Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Sermon - Understanding an Act of Love
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Hymn - I Will Remember Thee
Benediction
Let us go now and remembrance of our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Postlude - O How He Loves You and Me