October 8, 2023
October 8, 2023
Prelude
Stephanie Shorden
Greeting
Rev. David Petty
*Call To Worship
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
Leader: The birds of the air neither sow nor reap nor gather grain in barns for Your heavenly Father feeds them.
People: Our worth is not measured by riches or fame. But by how we share OUR blessings in secret with those who receive THEIR blessings through us.
Leader This is the day the Lord has made.
People Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Gathering Song
The Gift of Love
UMH #408
WORDS: Hal Hopson, 1972 (1 Cor. 13:1-3)
© 1972 Hope Publishing Co.
1. Though I may speak
with bravest fire,
and have the gift
to all inspire,
and have not love,
my words are vain,
as sounding brass,
and hopeless gain.
2. Though I may give
all I possess,
and striving so
my love profess,
but not be given
by love within,
the profit soon
turns strangely thin.
3. Come, Spirit, come,
our hearts control,
our spirits long
to be made whole.
Let inward love
guide every deed;
by this we worship,
and are freed.
Greet Neighbors
Mystery Box
Prayer Song
Lead Me, Guide Me
TFWS #2214
Words & Music: Doris Akers
© 1953 Doris Akers, renewed, admin. by Unichappell Music, Inc.
Lead me, guide me,
along the way,
for if you lead me,
I cannot stray.
Lord, let me walk
each day with thee.
Lead me, O Lord,
lead me.
1. I am weak and I need
Thy strength and power
To help me
Over my weakest hour.
Help me through
The darkness
Thy face to see
Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
Prayer, Silent Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer
Nancy Gehrung
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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory forever.
Amen
Prayer Response
Lead Me, Guide Me
TFWS #2214
Words & Music: Doris Akers
© 1953 Doris Akers, renewed, admin. by Unichappell Music, Inc.
Lead me, guide me,
along the way,
for if you lead me,
I cannot stray.
Lord, let me walk
each day with thee.
Lead me, O Lord,
lead me.
1. I am weak and I need
Thy strength and power
To help me
Over my weakest hour.
Help me through
The darkness
Thy face to see
Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
Invitation to Offering
Nancy Gehrung
Offertory
As a Fire Is Meant for Burning
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer of Thanks and Dedication
Rev. David Petty
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
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!
Scripture Reading
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Nancy Gehrung
The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.
As it is written,
“He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.”
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Anthem
Draw Near
By Jonathan Willcocks
Prayer for Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Message
Rev. David Petty
*Hymn
To God Be The Glory
UMH #98
WORDS: Fanny Crosby, 1875
1. To God be the glory,
great things he hath done!
So loved he the world
that he gave us his Son,
who yielded his life
an atonement for sin,
and opened the lifegate
that all may go in.
Refrain
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father
through Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory,
great things he hath done!
2. O perfect redemption,
the purchase of blood,
to every believer
the promise of God;
the vilest offender
who truly believes,
that moment from Jesus
a pardon receives.
Refrain
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father
thru Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory,
great things he hath done!
3. Great things
he hath taught us,
great things he hath done,
and great our rejoicing
thru Jesus the Son;
but purer and higher,
and greater will be
our wonder,
our transport,
when Jesus we see.
Refrain
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father
thru Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory,
great things he hath done!
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
Postlude
Stephanie Shorden
Prelude
Stephanie Shorden
Greeting
Rev. David Petty
*Call To Worship
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
Leader: The birds of the air neither sow nor reap nor gather grain in barns for Your heavenly Father feeds them.
People: Our worth is not measured by riches or fame. But by how we share OUR blessings in secret with those who receive THEIR blessings through us.
Leader This is the day the Lord has made.
People Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Gathering Song
The Gift of Love
UMH #408
WORDS: Hal Hopson, 1972 (1 Cor. 13:1-3)
© 1972 Hope Publishing Co.
1. Though I may speak
with bravest fire,
and have the gift
to all inspire,
and have not love,
my words are vain,
as sounding brass,
and hopeless gain.
2. Though I may give
all I possess,
and striving so
my love profess,
but not be given
by love within,
the profit soon
turns strangely thin.
3. Come, Spirit, come,
our hearts control,
our spirits long
to be made whole.
Let inward love
guide every deed;
by this we worship,
and are freed.
Greet Neighbors
Mystery Box
Prayer Song
Lead Me, Guide Me
TFWS #2214
Words & Music: Doris Akers
© 1953 Doris Akers, renewed, admin. by Unichappell Music, Inc.
Lead me, guide me,
along the way,
for if you lead me,
I cannot stray.
Lord, let me walk
each day with thee.
Lead me, O Lord,
lead me.
1. I am weak and I need
Thy strength and power
To help me
Over my weakest hour.
Help me through
The darkness
Thy face to see
Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
Prayer, Silent Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer
Nancy Gehrung
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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory forever.
Amen
Prayer Response
Lead Me, Guide Me
TFWS #2214
Words & Music: Doris Akers
© 1953 Doris Akers, renewed, admin. by Unichappell Music, Inc.
Lead me, guide me,
along the way,
for if you lead me,
I cannot stray.
Lord, let me walk
each day with thee.
Lead me, O Lord,
lead me.
1. I am weak and I need
Thy strength and power
To help me
Over my weakest hour.
Help me through
The darkness
Thy face to see
Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
Invitation to Offering
Nancy Gehrung
Offertory
As a Fire Is Meant for Burning
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer of Thanks and Dedication
Rev. David Petty
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
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!
Scripture Reading
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Nancy Gehrung
The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.
As it is written,
“He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.”
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Anthem
Draw Near
By Jonathan Willcocks
Prayer for Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Message
Rev. David Petty
*Hymn
To God Be The Glory
UMH #98
WORDS: Fanny Crosby, 1875
1. To God be the glory,
great things he hath done!
So loved he the world
that he gave us his Son,
who yielded his life
an atonement for sin,
and opened the lifegate
that all may go in.
Refrain
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father
through Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory,
great things he hath done!
2. O perfect redemption,
the purchase of blood,
to every believer
the promise of God;
the vilest offender
who truly believes,
that moment from Jesus
a pardon receives.
Refrain
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father
thru Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory,
great things he hath done!
3. Great things
he hath taught us,
great things he hath done,
and great our rejoicing
thru Jesus the Son;
but purer and higher,
and greater will be
our wonder,
our transport,
when Jesus we see.
Refrain
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father
thru Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory,
great things he hath done!
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
Postlude
Stephanie Shorden
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