First United Methodist Church

September 2, 2001

Welcome! You have come to hear the Word of God, and you shall hear it read and preached. But we hope that by hearing it, you will also meet the Word of God, the Living Word: Jesus, our Master and our Savior. And we pray that you will leave our church equipped to serve him more faithfully and effectively.


Gathering:We come together to worship God.
Greeting &Announcements:
(Hymn Sing: Pawnee, Runge. Men's Chorus: Kenedy Mission Minute: Pettus)

Call to Worship:
L: Sing aloud to God our strength;
C: Shout for joy to the God of Jacob.
L: The Lord has freed us from bondage,
C: And has satisfied our every need. (Psalm 81)

* Song : I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath # 60
* Opening Prayer:
Almighty and everlasting God, who resists the proud and gives grace to the humble; Help us O Lord that we might always remain humble, that we may no provoke your indignation, but rather, bow down to receive the gifts of your mercy. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God for ever, Amen.

* Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen, Amen.
* Congregational Greeting:
If there is a stranger next to you, make that person a friend. Let us greet one another with signs of Love and Peace.

Young Peoples Time:

PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

Prayer for Illumination:   Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

Scripture Reading:      Jeremiah 2:4-13           Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16

* Song:   Blessed Be the Name (2X)     :# 63
* Gospel Reading:         Luke 14:1, 7-14

L: This is the Word of the Lord
C: Thanks be to God

SERMON

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Apostles Creed:        Page 7
Congregational Prayer Concerns and Joys:
     Pastoral Prayer
Invitation:Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Prayer of Confession and Pardon:       Page 8

Offering:
* Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above the heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* Song: Take Our Bread        #640

THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION

The Great Thanksgiving       Page 9

Giving the Bread and Cup

The body of Christ given for you.
RESPONSE: AMEN
The blood of Christ given for you.
RESPONSE: AMEN

Prayer after Receiving:        Page 11

SENDING FORTH

* Song of Invitation: Jesu, Jesu         #432
God's altar is always open, you are welcome to take this opportunity to spend time in prayer at the altar.
* Dismissal with Blessing:
* POSTLUDE

If you are interested in joining with this congregation of the United Methodist Church, please speak with the Pastor after the service. Thank you.