Order of Worship
Sunday, September 11, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship
The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome & Announcements – Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Choral Call to Worship: “Stand Up and Bless the Lord”
The Prelude: “Air and Variations”
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Hymn of Celebration: “Now Thank We All Our God”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Baptism of Patrick Albright Coleman, Jr.
The Baptismal Hymn of Response: “Jesus Loves Me”
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer-Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Leader: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Sicilenne”
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Luke 8:26-39
The Passing of the Peace
The Welcome & Registration of Attendance
The Children’s Moment-Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
The Anthem: “The Master Hath Come”
The Sermon: “Healing For A Broken World”-Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World
The Benediction and Choral Response: “Three-fold Amen”
The Postlude: “Canzon”
At least once a month I am asked what is more useful, an active life of service for God or a contemplative life in reflective study of God. Though one may phrase the question with different words, the root inquiry is which style of life is better. My answer is always the same, but it normally creates a puzzled look on the face of the inquirer because my answer is “yes.”
Both are useful and needed. Both are united in forming the same yield, a mature follower of Jesus. The more one studies, the more the Holy Spirit will call them to action. The more one acts, the more the Holy Spirit impresses upon them to study. The two are connected the same way that the seasons of the year are connected. One leads to the other only to circle back to the previous.
It is not that Martha was more important than Mary (see Luke 10:38-42) nor Mary more important than Martha. Sitting at the feet of Jesus (Mary) has its place just as creating a hospitable house (Martha). Both are needed to be a disciple of Christ. Therefore, we are people of action just as much as people of reflection. Value each one equally and know that there will be seasons of action and seasons of reflection. Embrace them both.
Prayer Requests: *Teachers, students, and parents coping with anxiety. *Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not. *Comfort those who are grieving and in distress. *Wisdom for our leaders as they navigate through uncertain times. *Guidance for those seeking to find their way. *Continued Growth Inside and Outside the Walls of St. Paul UMC.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” – Philippians 4:6
Order of Worship
Holy Communion Sunday, September 4, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship
The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome & Announcements by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Choral Call to Worship: “I Come with Joy”
The Prelude: “Upon the Willows” by B. Boddie
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Hymn of Celebration: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. John Fugh, Jr
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory Anthem: “For the Bread Which You Have Been Broken” by H. Healvey
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Luke 7:11-23
The Passing of the Peace
The Welcome & Registration of Attendance
The Children’s Moment by Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
The Sermon: “Compassion Doubled” Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
The Service of Holy Communion
The Hymn of Consecration: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World
The Benediction and Choral Response: “Together Met”
The Postlude: “Jesus Christus, unser Konig” by A. Fedak
September 4, 2022
Communion Sunday
Contemporary Worship Service
“Compassion in the Middle of an Intersection” – Rev. John Fugh, Jr
Scripture: Luke 7:11-23
Featuring The Praise Band, with Jake Hess, III
