Eighteenth sunday after pentecost

Prelude
Chimes of the Hour
Welcome/Announcements
Introit
 
Call to Worship
 
Pastor: Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path that sinners tread or sit in the seat of scoffers
Congregation: But their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.
Pastor: Happy are those who dwell in God’s presence, they are ever singing his praise!
Congregation: Let them enter into his presence with holy fear, to receive life, to be made wise, to have their hearts stirred and their eyes opened wide!
Pastor: May the words of our mouths, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in the Lord’s sight, for he is our rock and our redeemer.
 
Hymn
 
Call to Confession
 
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you:
God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. In this confidence, let us confess our sins to God.
 
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
 
God our Father, we are sorry for the many times we have left you and chosen to satisfy our own selfish desires. For the times we have hurt the members of our families; for the times we were unkind and impatient with those who needed our time and concern; for the times we were too weak to stand up for what was right and allowed others to suffer because of our cowardice; for the times we refused to forgive others, Forgive us, O God. We have sinned against you.
 
Kyrie
 
Assurance of Pardon
 
Pastor: Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace.
Congregation: Thanks be to God.
 
Gloria
 
Passing the Peace
 
Pastor: Christ has given us peace that surpasses all understanding. The peace of Christ be with you!
Congregation: The peace of Christ be with you also!
 
Prayer for Illumination
 
Scripture
 
Liturgist: James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a
 
Liturgist: The Word of the Lord!
Congregation: Thanks be to God!
 
Pastor: Mark 9:30-37
 
Pastor: The Gospel of the Lord!
Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!  
 
Sermon: Don’t Be That Guy
 
Affirmation of Faith
 
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
 
Hymn
 
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
 
Prayers of the People
 
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, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
 
Offering/Music
 
Doxology
 
Prayer of Dedication
 
Hymn
 
Benediction
 
Threefold Amen