SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
DOES YOUR TALK MATCH YOUR WALK?
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PRELUDE BRUCE MOOK
WELOME FROM THE PASTOR PASTOR VICTORIA
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GREETING EACH OTHER HELEN SWEATT
(Share a greeting in whatever way you are comfortable)
GATHERING PRAISE #2032 MY LIFE IS IN YOU, LORD
My life is in you, Lord; my strength is in you, Lord; my hope is in you Lord; in you, it’s in you. My life is in you, Lord; my strength is in you, Lord; my hope is in you, Lord; in you, it’s in you. I will praise you with all of my life, I will praise you with all of my strength; with all of my life, with all of my strength. All of my hope is in you. My life is in you, Lord; my strengths is in you, Lord; my hope is in you, Lord; in you, it’s in you. My life is in you, Lord; my strength is in you, Lord; my hope is in you, Lord; in you, it’s in you, in you
CALL TO WORSHIP HELEN SWEATT
Liturgist: Rich or poor, God creates us to pursue justice and to care for one another.
People Respond: Help us to be a blessing, O God. We are blessed when we share our blessings with one another and in the world
HYMN #438 FORTH IN THY NAME
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go, my daily labor to pursue; thee, only thee, resolved to know in all I think or speak or do.
The task thy wisdom hath assigned, O let me cheerfully fulfill; in all my works thy presence find, and prove thy good and perfect will.
Thee may I set at my right hand, whose eyes mine in-most substance see, and labor on at thy command, and offer all my works to thee.
For thee delightfully employ whate’er thy bounteous grace hath given; and run my course with even joy, and closely walk with thee to heaven.
MOMENT OF SILENCE/PASTORAL PRAYER PASTOR VICTORIA
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
HYMN #526 WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and grief 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.
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge; take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he’ll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there.
OFFERTORY BRUCE MOOK
DOXOLOGY #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
OFFERTORY PRAYER HELEN SWEATT
Loving Creator, we dedicate these offerings with hearts guided by your wisdom and grace. As we gather on this September Sunday, may our gifts embody the teachings of Proverbs, spreading honor, kindness, and justice to all. Use these offerings to uplift those in need, fostering hope and peace in our community. May we live out your wisdom in our actions and generosity. This we pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
SCRIPTURE: JAMES 2: 14-17
14 What does it profit, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has not works? Can his faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is ill-clad and in lack of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.
SERMON: DOES YOUR TALK MATCH YOUR WALK? PASTOR VICTORIA
HYMN #273 JESUS’ HANDS WERE KIND HANDS
Jesus’ hands were kind hands, doing good to all, healing pain and sickness, blessing children small, washing tired feet, and saving those who fall; Jesus’ hands were kind hands, doing good to all.
Take my hands, Lord Jesus, let them work for you; make them strong and gentle, kind in all I do. Let me watch you, Jesus, till I’m gentle too, till my hands are kind hands, quick to work for you.
SENDING FORTH HELEN SWEATT
Go forth to love one another. Be rich in faith and serve one another with joy and humility here and in the world. Amen
Flowers have been placed on the altar by Helen Sweatt in memory of her Husband, Paul
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
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September 8th
Today Following Church Service
Summer Cook-Out
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, & Sides provided
Bring your appetite
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September 9th 6:30 PM
Joint Council/Finance Meeting
Joy Room
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Women’s Bible studies will begin September 10 at either 11:00AM or 6:30PM
in the Joy Corner Room.
The study will continue on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for seven sessions.
The morning session will follow the Friendship Circle meeting with coffee and discussion
of the activities of St Luke’s women.
The evening session will include a snack supper by Harriett.
The study, Welcome Home, is a look at the scriptures to discover how we are a family
under the sovereignty of God.
All St Luke’s women and their friends are welcome to all the gatherings.
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September 29th 2:00 PM
Annual Church Conference
All members invited
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH
For children and youth current meetings and activities, please contact
the church office. Thank you!
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Liturgist: Helen Sweatt
Pianist: Bruce Mook
Rev. Victoria Guthrie
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Calendar
Sunday, September 8th
10:00 Bible Discussion Group
10:45 Choir Rehearsal
11:15 Worship
12:15 Summer Cook-Out
Monday, September 9th
5:00 Karate
6:30 Council/Finance
8:00 AA Meeting
Tuesday, September 10th
10:00 UWF Friendship Circle
11:00 Women’s Bible Study
6:30 Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, September 11th
9:00-1:00 Thrift Store
10:30 Al-Anon
Thursday, September 12th
9:00 Thrift Store
12:00 Al Anon Begin
12:45 Al Anon
5:00 Karate
7:30 AA
Friday, September 13th
5:00 Food Pantry
6:45 ACA Group
Saturday, September 14th
9:00-1:00 Thrift Store
Sunday, September 15th
10:00 Bible Discussion Group
10:45 Choir Rehearsal
11:15 Worship