October 1, 2023

18th Sunday after Pentecost

10:00 a.m.

 

Welcome

 

*Greeting

Leader: Taste and see that the Lord is good! 

People: God is our refuge and strength.

 

*Passing the Peace of Christ as We

     Greet One Another

 

*Song of Praise

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

154

 

*Prayer of Invocation

 

Giving Our Gifts to God

Amazing Grace (verses 1,2,3,6)

378

 

Witnessing to Our Children

Pastor Brian

 

Special Music

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

2129

 

Scripture

Exodus 12:1-3, 7-8, 11-14

 

Sermon

The Saving Power of               The Sacrificed Lamb’s Blood

Pastor Brian

 

The Sacrament of Holy

    Communion

 

*Song of Invitation

Nothing but the Blood

362

 

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

     The Lord’s Prayer

 

Center News and Announcements

 

*Song of Praise

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

 

*Dismissal with Blessing

 

*Please stand as you are able

 

Welcome! God says: “Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth” (Psalm 78:1). Let us listen for God’s voice as we worship. 

 

October bulletins are given to the glory of God by Brian and Candy Spoor in honor of our anniversary.

 

Altar flowers are given to the glory of God in honor of Zackery Cline and Amber Brindle’s birthday.

 

Prayer Concerns: Nancy Tarlton, Jon Loeb, Carol Alexander, Lorna Colson, David Devine, Sherry Walter.

 

Worship Leaders

 

Pastor Brian Crady   Music Director   Todd Whittington

Reader Richard Shipman   Lock-up Trustee Bob Dombroski

Nursery Brian Spoor and Lisa Lefler

Greeters James and Joyce Isenhour

Sound system Jessica and Tim Flieger

 

Attendance and Stewardship Last Week 

 

       Sunday School: 16           Worship: 55

Need for September: $15,662             Received through September 24: $12,921

Fall Bible Study, Thursday, October 5, 6-7 PM. "The Wise and Foolish Virgins" Matthew 25:1-13.

 

Nominations committee will meet briefly after church on October 8.

 

Administrative Council meeting, Tuesday, October 17, 6:00 PM.

Communion volunteers needed. If you are interested in volunteering to serve communion, please sign the sheet on the table in the narthex.