Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
September 9, 2018
10:00 a.m.
The Sixteenth 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 ÒEye
Has Not SeenÓ
(Marty Haugen) Vicente
Cortez
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYERS OF THE
CONGREGATION
GATHERING ÒSoften My HeartÓ
Soften my heart, Lord, Soften my heart
from all indifference set me apart,
To feel your compassion, to weep with your tears;
come soften my heart, O Lord, Soften my heart. (repeat)
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CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 146:5-10)
Leader: Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is the LORD their God;
People: who made
heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever;
Leader: who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoner free;
People: The LORD
opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the
LORD loves the righteous.
Leader: The LORD watches over the strangers, God upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked God brings to ruin.
All: The
LORD will reign forever, for all generations! Praise the LORD!
*HYMN ÒO for a Thousand Tongues to SingÓ (4 Vs.). #305
Vs
3 Jesus!
the name that calms our fears,
that
bids our sorrows cease
Is
music in the sinnerÕs ears,
is
life, and health, and peace!
We
Confess Our Sin and Seek GodÕs Forgiveness
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious
God, like Jesus we sometimes have trouble supporting outsiders. We prefer to
help those who are like us. Forgive us when we turn away from the needs of any
who need to know your love. God of love, at times it is hard to remember you
are the maker of all, those we like and those who make us anxious, angry or
fearful. Help us to trust in you in whom we have our hope and peace.
*WE CONFESS OUR PERSONAL SIN SILENTLY
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
In the name of Jesus, we are forgiven of all our sin as he prays that we might all be One. As we accept GodÕs grace may we lead a life worthy of the calling to which we have been called.
This is our opportunity to practice GodÕs love for all. This is our opportunity to soften our hearts extending GodÕs peace to all. 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.
*THE 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
We Listen for the Good News
CHILDRENÕS TIME ÒJesus
ListensÓ (If Children present)
SPECIAL MUSIC ÒOpen My EyesÓ (Jesse Manibusan) Vicente Cortez
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Mark 7:24-37
SERMON ÒA Lesson
Learned and TaughtÓ
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
We Respond to GodÕs Faithfulness
*HYMN ÒAmazing GraceÓ
#233
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 ÒHow Long, O LordÓ (Gerard Chiusano) Vicente Cortez
*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
HYMN ÒI Am the Light of the WorldÓ (pg.
5 & 6 bulletin)
THE
BENEDICTION
CHORAL
RESPONSE ÓLet
There Be PeaceÓ
By Sy
Miller and Jill Jackson
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.
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*POSTLUDE ÒThe SummonsÓ Music by Kelvingrove, Arr. Bobby Fischer Vicente Cortez
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 lifeÕs 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 by Phil and Donita Follen for the church family.
Calendar
Monday, September 10- 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.
Wednesday, September 12 – 3:30 p.m. CDÕs & Confirmation (pool party;) 6 p.m. Bazaar Workshop (painting.)
Thursday, September 13 – 1:30 p.m. Circle of Friends meets.
Next Sunday, September 16– 9 a.m. Sunday School BEGINS; 9 a.m. Choir practice; 10 a.m. Worship; Vera Knoll Baptism.
Tuesday, September 18 – 12 Noon 2nd Half Group meets; catered lunch $7.50 plus tip; (sign-up on bulletin board) Program: a slideshow of birds and wildlife of the lower Rio Grande Valley plus much more presented by Deon Spangler.
5:30 p.m. Trustees; 6:30 p.m. Deacon/Deaconesses; 7:30 p.m. Church Council.