UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

www.uccneillsville.org

The 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

RINGING OF THE BELL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION

“What A Friend We Have in Jesus” :11 Sing

What a friend we have in Jesus

all our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry

everything to God in prayer
O what peace we often forfeit

O what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer

CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 145:10-13, 21)

Leader: All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all you’re your faithful ones shall bless you.

People: We shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power to inform all human beings about God’s power and the majestic glory of God’s kingdom.

Leader: The LORD is trustworthy in all that God says, faithful in all that God does.

All: My mouth will proclaim the LORD’s praise, and every living thing will bless God’s holy name forever and always.

*HYMN “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” :12 Sing

(Bulletin Insert)

*PRAYER OF ADORATION (Based on Ephesians 3:14-21)

God of love, you are there for us in all times and places. Fill our hearts with your presence; strengthen us in our inner being with power from your Spirit. Root and ground us in your love. As we praise you, for your abundant love, grant us the courage to work for justice and peace, speaking the truth in love. To you be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.

PASSING THE PEACE (Based Colossians 3:12-18)

As God’s holy and beloved ones, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Be tolerant with each other and, if someone has a complaint against anyone, forgive each other. May the peace of Christ control your heart. Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him. May the peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

(All are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them "The peace of Christ be with you" and responding "and also with you.")

*HYMN OF PRAISE “Rejoice, You Pure in Heart” :08 Sing

Praise God who rules all worlds, the risen Christ adore,

Praise God the Spirit, Holy Fire, one God forever more!

Rejoice, (Rejoice) Rejoice, (Rejoice) Rejoice,

give thanks and sing.

We Listen for the Good News

CHILDREN’S TIME “An Awesome God”

(If Children present)

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalm 145:10-18

Ephesians 3:14-21

SERMON Pastor Jacoba Koppert

“Grasping God’s Love”

We Respond To God’s Faithfulness

*HYMN “I Sing the Praise of Love Almighty” :11 Sing

(Bulletin Insert)

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR

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

*THE DOXOLOGY :06 Sing

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

HYMN “O How I Love Jesus” :14 Sing (Bulletin Insert)

THE BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE "Lead Us from Death to Life" :10 Sing

Lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth,

from despair to hope, from fear to trust.

Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace;

let peace fill our hearts,

let peace fill our world, let peace fill our universe.

*POSTLUDE

The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World to Serve

Announcements

We welcome you to this service of worship. We hope you will experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation. Whoever you are and where ever 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 – Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship service is sponsored anonymously by a faithful radio listener.

Calendar

Monday, August 20 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.

Tuesday, August 21 – 2:30 p.m. Care & Rehab Service; Pastor Jacoba leading; 5:30 p.m. Trustees meeting.

Wednesday, August 22 – 6 p.m. Bazaar Workshop –(painting)

Looking Ahead at the Calendar

Sunday, August 26 – 7 p.m. Confirmation Orientation.

Monday, August 27 – 3 p.m. Mission meeting.

Tuesday, August 28 – 6:30 p.m. Deacons/Deaconesses;

7:30 p.m. Church Council meeting.

Immortal Invisible

I Sing the Praise of Love

O How I Love Jesus

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