SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
23rd Sunday in Ordinary
Time
September 5, 2010
Let all who
enter enjoy the fellowship of friends until the bells call us to worship. Let us then, in oneness of spirit, turn our reverent
attention to the worship of God.
GATHERING
AROUND THE WORD
The
following prayer may be used to prepare yourself for
worship.
On Vocation – “Neither the hair shirt nor the soft berth will do. The place God calls you to is
the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”
-
Rev.
Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking, A Theological ABC.
WELCOME
AND SIGNING OF FRIENDSHIP FOLDERS Lucy Lanning
PRELUDE Préambule Louis Vierne
BRINGING
THE LIGHT
INTROIT Among Us and
Before Us
*CALL
TO WORSHIP
Come to our houses Lord Jesus
To the tables where we eat and the places where we argue,
To the rooms where we
sleep or lie awake, wondering if our
life
is worthwhile.
Come
to our houses Lord Jesus
To broaden our hospitality and deepen our conversation
and
keep our souls company.
Come to our houses of prayer, to
save our churches from being so
caught up in
maintenance,
That our plans crowd out your mission and promise
of renewal.
And come to this place as week by
week we meet,
Show us the cross we must carry to be shaped by
your love.
*SONG
OF PRAISE Joyful, Joyful We
Adore Thee #464
CALL
TO CONFESSION
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*ADMITTING OUR BROKENNESS
Merciful
God, we are hungry, yet we fill ourselves with junk food. We allow entertainment to distract us from
our God-given work of service and
praise. Forgive us for seeking far more
from you than we are willing to give
in return. Help us instead to risk
everything as we labor in your vineyard
and care for the world. In Jesus’ name
we pray, Amen.
*DECLARATION
OF FORGIVENESS
*SONG
OF RESPONSE You Are Before Me, Lord (vs.1 and 5) #248
*THE
PEACE
Since God has forgiven us in Christ,
let us forgive one another.
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
TIME WITH YOUNG
DISCIPLES Molly Rambur
PROCLAIMING
THE WORD
PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING
SCRIPTURE
READING
Jeremiah
18: 1-11 Page No. 666
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to
God.
Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Page No. 907
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you. O Christ.
MESSAGE
To Know As We Are Known
*SONG
OF COMMUNION Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (vs. 1-2) 514
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A
LITANY OF LABOR Laboring
God, you formed us from dust, breathed life into us, and gave us purposeful work
to do. Through our work, we become co-creators with you and your son Jesus. For
blessing us by our labor:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For
farm workers, for steelworkers and machinists; for those who work with their
hands and those who move the earth:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For
those who tend the sick and those who seek new cures; for doctors and nurses,
for scientists and technicians;
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For
those who think and create; for inventors and explorers, for artists and
musicians; for those who tell stories in word and song and film:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For
those who work in offices and warehouses; for administrators and receptionists,
for stockers and bookkeepers;
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For
those who inspire our minds and motivate us; for teachers, and public servants;
those who help the poor and those who work with our children:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For
janitors and maids who bring order to our homes, schools, and churches, for sanitation
workers who keep our streets clean;
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For
those who sail the waves and fly the skies; for flight attendants and baggage
handlers; for those who chart and those who navigate:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For
those whose labor is unpaid and often unseen, for those raising children and
volunteers in church and community.
We give you thanks, O Lord.
Look
kindly upon the unemployed and the disabled, the sick and the grieving. In your
wisdom and purpose, help us to guide and govern our world. Give all people work that builds human dignity
and bonds us to one another. Give us
pride in our work, a fair return for our labor, and joy in knowing that our
work finds its source in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen
INVITATION
TO SERVICE
THE
OFFERING 3
OFFERTORY Trio in
E-flat Julius Reubke
*DOXOLOGY
592
DEDICATION PRAYER
SEALING
THE WORD - CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
COMMUNION
ANTHEM “One
Bread, One Body”
INVITATION
TO THE LORD’S TABLE
GREAT
THANKSGIVING
May God be with you.
And also with you.
Open your hearts to God, followers of Jesus.
We open them, so the Light of Love
shines through us.
People of God, give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is our greatest joy and honor to
offer thanksgiving to God.
We give you thanks and praise, O
God….
BREAKING
OF THE BREAD
COMMUNION
OF THE PEOPLE Aria Noel Rawsthorne
PRAYER
AFTER COMMUNION
FOLLOWING
THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
*SENDING
SONG Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (vs.3) 514
*TAKING
LIGHT INTO THE WORLD
*CHARGE
AND BLESSING
BENEDICTION RESPONSE As You Travel From This Place
*POSTLUDE Trumpet
Tune in D David Johnson
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*Those who are able may stand.
We
invite anyone who wishes to consider membership in this church to contact the
pastor or a member of the session. You may
also indicate interest in membership by checking the appropriate column in the
ritual of friendship booklet. Membership
in this church is a step made by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith or
transfer of church letter.
Please
consider a contribution this morning to the Deacon’s Fund, which aids the Board
of Deacons in their ministry of care and compassion. One of their ongoing projects is support of
Norman Mission Ministries ($100 per month) as it provides utilities assistance
to people. Contributions to this fund may be made at any time, but the session
has designated each month’s Communion Sunday as a time when the congregation
will be specifically invited to contribute to this fund. Please make your contribution by marking
“Deacon” on the offering envelope.
LECTIONARY
READINGS
for September 12: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke
15:1-10
The
Urban Mission item of the month for September will be toothpaste and shampoo. Please place your donations
around the pulpit.
YOUTH IN MOTION
and TWEENERS PLANNING MEETING, with parents, youth, and adults who'd like to help, on September 12 at 5:30 PM. We'll eat,
plan, laugh... and then at 7 PM will be The Fount's one year anniversary
celebration! We'd like to have everyone come and be a part of this joyous
worship service.
COFFEE TALK –
A NEW ADULT GATHERING begins on
Sunday September 12th at 9:30 A.M. Grab your coffee and meet in the
library to share casual conversation with other adults. Get to know other
Memorial members and fr5iends, and talk
about what's happening in your life. Lisa Upton will get us off the
ground, then you determine how this event
evolves. See you there!
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The
Mission Study Task Force has introduced you to Memorial’s biblical story Matthew
9: 35-38,
the need for laborers in God’s harvest. Rev. Deborah Meinke continues the
sermon series – Ten Signposts of Renewal. Watch for updates on the Task Force’s
discernment process. Task Force members
are Trisha Bunce, Doug Forsyth, Jan Johnson, Angie Martin, Dave Stensrud, and
Harry Wright.
PLEASE
PICKUP YOUR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS….they are on the table
outside of the church office, thus helping the church save postage.
WEDNESDAY
NIGHT MEAL
for September 8 is baked beans, BBQ Beef Sandwiches, hash brown casserole,
veggies, & dessert. Everyone is welcome!
Come join us for the best home-cooked meal and fellowship in Norman! The
Theme this week is Howdy Partner!
NEW
UPDATED DIRECTORY OF MEMBERS AND FRIENDS….is on the table
across from the office.
PLEASE only take one per family. If you find changes that need to take
place, please call church office and give them to Elaine.
The Mission and Evangelism Committee has been looking at our buildings, inside and
out, to make them more "welcoming." If you
have any ideas, please let the committee know. Members are John Beck,
Carolyn Montgomery, Eileen Burke, Janice Crump, Charlotte Lovett, and Dave
Iske. With this in mind, if you have anything stored in the alcove just inside
the Fellowship Hall entrance, please claim it as we will be cleaning it
out.
Memorial pictorial directories are now available on the table
outside the church office (one per family please).
If you are able, a donation of $5 per copy will defray the costs of copying.
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The
Norman Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet on Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 PM at the
Education Center at Norman Regional Hospital, located at 901 North Porter in
Norman.
Guest speaker will be Nolanda Sobel from Crossroads
Youth & Family Services. Ms. Sobel will
discuss the Community at Risk Services (CARS) program and the resources it
offers to local adolescents.
Parents Helping Parents
is a network of parents and others concerned about alcohol/substance abuse
among our young people (both adolescents and adult children). The group
offers hope through shared experience, resources, and education. They
promote prevention and intervention, collaborative efforts and increased access
to information/services, and support.
For more information, call
278-1221 or go to the website: www.ParentsHelpingParents.info
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SUNDAY September
5
9:30 A.M. –
Sunday School
10:30 A.M. – Fellowship and
Refreshments
10:55 A.M. – Worship Service
7:00 P.M. – Worship Service – The Fount
MONDAY September
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OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
WEDNESDAY September 8
12:00 P.M. –
Host Ministerial Alliance, Mayor Cindy Rosenthal speaking
3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. LOGOS
3:45 P.M. – 5:15 P.M.
Tweeners
5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Confirmation Class
5:45 P.M. – Wednesday Night Dinner
6:30 P.M. – Advanced Bells
7:00 P.M. – Kwyre Kidz
7:00 P.M. – Youth in Motion
7:30 P.M. – Chancel Choir
THURSDAY September
9
6:30 P.M. – Building & Grounds Committee
SUNDAY September 12
9:30 A.M. –
Sunday School
10:30 A.M. – Fellowship and
Refreshments
10:55 A.M. – Worship Service
7:00 P.M. – Worship Service –
The Fount
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