October 23- Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

ORDER FOR WORSHIP
Theme: “Finding the Sacred Beneath Our Feet”
GATHERING
Prelude “Soliloquy” John Sheaffer, organ by LaMar Barrus
Welcome Rev. Susan Bresser
*Hymn “The Summons” Black Book 2130, verses 1 & 2
*Call to Worship Rev. Greta Hietpas
*Hymn “The Summons” Black Book 2130, verse 3
Children are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary during the hymn.
Words for God’s Children
A Time of Prayer
Musical Response “Word of God, Speak” Chancel Choir, Jana Otto, soloist by Pete Kipley and Bart Millard
THE WORD
Musical Setting for Scripture “Thy Word” by Michael W. Smith
The Word of God Genesis 12:1-9 (NRSV), Galatians 5:13-14 (the Message) Nanc Ihrcke
Contemporary Message “Wilderness and Community” Rev. Susan Bresser
RESPONSE
Sacrament of Baptism Jordan Clark Thompson
Stewardship Witness Bonnie & Meredith Marcks
Ministry Moment Rev. Greta Hietpas
Invitation
Offertory “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” John Sheaffer, piano by Mark Hayes
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn “The Summons” Black Book 2130, verses 4 & 5
*Benediction Rev. Susan Bresser
Postlude “Hymn to Joy” John Sheaffer, organ (A time for reflection.) by Ludwig van Beethoven
Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading Jeremiah 29:11-13, Jeremiah 17:21-22.