twentieth sunday after pentecost

Gathering Music
Chimes of the Hour
Welcome/Announcements
Prelude
 
Call to Worship
 
Pastor: Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.
Congregation: Who can declare the mighty acts of the Lord, or declare all his praise?
Pastor: Blessed are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times.
Congregation: May the Lord remember us when he shows favor to his people; may he help us when he delivers them,
Pastor: that we may see the prosperity of his chosen ones, that we may rejoice in the gladness of his nation, that we may glory in his heritage.
Congregation: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, “Amen!”
Praise the Lord!
 
Hymn
 
Call to Confession
 
God invites us to come before him with honesty and humility, acknowledging our need for his mercy and grace. In joyful obedience, let us draw near to him and confess our sins.
 
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
 
Almighty God, you call us to stand firm in the faith and to set our minds on what is true, honorable, and just. Yet our thoughts often wander, our hearts become anxious, and our lives do not always show the readiness you require. Forgive us for inattentive hearts, disordered minds, and wasted time.
Renew in us the mind of Christ, that we may walk in gentleness, peace, and joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Kyrie
 
Assurance of Pardon
 
The God who calls us to stand firm in the faith promises to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. In him, the peace of God calms our anxious hearts and orders our wandering thoughts. Friends, believe the good news: in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made ready to follow him. Amen.
 
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: Philippians 4:1-9
 
Liturgist: The Word of the Lord!
Congregation: Thanks be to God!
 
Pastor: Matthew 22:1-14
 
Pastor: The Gospel of the Lord!
Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!  
 
Sermon:  
 
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 
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