Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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September 3, 2017 9:00
a.m.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
All who are comfortably able are invited to
stand at those
places in the service indicated by an
asterisk*
We ask you to please turn off all telephones
and electronic devices.
We Gather to Worship God
PRELUDE
Eileen Zank
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CALL TO WORSHIP1 (Based on Psalm 105:1-6
Leader: Give
thanks and call on GodÕs name!
Make known what God has done among the peoples!
People: We will sing to God, singing praises of all GodÕs wonderful
works.
Leader: Glory in GodÕs holy name; let those who
seek the Lord rejoice.
People: We seek the Lord and GodÕs strength; we seek God every day.
Leader: Remember
the wonderful works God has done, GodÕs miracles, and the judgments God has
uttered.
People: We respond to GodÕs faithfulness with our own promise to be
faithful.
Leader: Let us worship God who is among us through the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ
*HYMN ÒWhen Morning Gilds the Skies #322 vs. 1, 3 & 5
*THE
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God,
you have called us to labor in your
name,
but too often we have no time, no energy and we claim we have no skills. We do
not see the good we could do. We
choose not to take our faith with us as we do our daily tasks. Pardon us when
we have failed to treat other workers with respect and care. Forgive our lack of concern for those
who cannot find work, for those who are anxious about their jobs or
benefits. Help us to answer your
call to discipleship wherever we are.
In the name of Jesus, the Christ.
Amen.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYERS
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
PASSING THE PEACE
Each day God sets before us new opportunities. Each day we can reach out and bring peace to people we love and to strangers in our midst.
May our words and actions bring GodÕs peace
into the world.
The peace of God be with you.
And also with you.
(All are invited to greet others with
handshakes or hugs while saying to them ÒThe
peace of Christ be with youÓ and responding, Òand also with you.Ó)
SONG OF PRAISE ÒJoyful, Joyful, We Adore
YouÓ
God is giving and forgiving, ever
blessing, ever blessed,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
ocean depth of happy rest!
Loving Spirit, Father, Mother,
all who love belong to you;
Teach us how to love each other,
by that love our joy renew.
We
Listen for the Good News
CHILDRENÕS TIME ÒMoses and the Burning BushÓ
SPECIAL MUSIC Eileen Zank
SCRIPTURE READING Exodus 3:1-15
SERMON ÒCalled from Work to WorkÓ Rev. Jacoba Koppert
We Respond to the Good News
*HYMN
ÒIf You Will Only Let God Guide YouÓ #605
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE
LORD'S PRAYER
Our
Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be
done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive
us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY Eileen Zank
*THE DOXOLOGY
Praise
God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise
God, all creatures here below;
Praise
God for all that love has done;
Creator,
Christ and Spirit One. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Holy
God, we thank you for providing us with meaningful work in your Kingdom. Bless the work we do
in your name. Receive the fruits
of our labors. May you be honored
by our service in the church, the
community and the world. Amen.
*HYMN ÒI Sing a Song of the Saints of GodÓ (insert)
*THE
BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE ÒLet There Be Peace on
EarthÓ
Let there be
peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Let there be
peace on earth, the peace that was meant
to be. With God
our Creator, children all are we.
Let us walk with
each other in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin
with me; let this be the moment now.
With every step I
take, let this be my solemn vow:
To take each
moment, and live each moment in peace eternally!
Let there be
peace on earth and let it begin with me.
*POSTLUDE
Eileen Zank
The Light of Christ Leads Us into the
World
Announcements
We welcome all to our service of worship
this morning. On this Labor Day Weekend, let us give thanks to God for our work
whether our work is at home, in the community or at a job site. Let us also reflect on the labor we can
do in GodÕs name. God does still
call, may we each be open to hearing the voice of God in our midst. You are
invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments
and conversation. Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey, you
are welcome here.
Note: You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.
Radio Broadcast Sponsors – The radio broadcast portion of our worship service today is given anonymously by a faithful radio listener.
Today: 7:30 p.m. ÒWeird ChurchÓ Book Study; Note: we will not meet next Sunday, September 10
Calendar
Monday, September 4 - Labor Day (Office Closed)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.
Wednesday,
September 6 – 4 p.m.
Stewardship Committee meeting; 7 p.m.
Sr. Choir practice; Men, Women and High School Students are needed. Come and join the choir!
Next
Sunday, September 10 – TIME CHANGE –
10:00
A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE;
Communion;
(Intinction)
Wednesday,
September 13 – 3:30 p.m. CDÕs BEGINS!
7
p.m. Sr. Choir practice.
Sunday,
September 17 – 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School BEGINS!
ÒBlessing of the Back PacksÓ 9 a.m. Mission Committee meeting.
Radio
Broadcast sponsors are needed for 2018.
Check with Audrey. Many
SundayÕs still open.
Looking
for volunteers to serve for Coffee Hour.
Check out the dates available on the bulletin board. Thank you for
helping.
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