Centenary United Methodist Church - August 27, 2023 – The 13th Sunday After Pentecost
Centenary United Methodist Church August 27, 2023 – The 13th Sunday After Pentecost In Ordinary Time ~ Celebrating Holy Communion Rev. Emily Skorupinski, Pastor ~ Quietly meditate as the light moves forward ~ BRINGING IN THE LIGHT Julie Thackrah MUSIC FOR THE GATHERING Ed Burrucker Come and DIne WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Larry Cox CALL TO WORSHIP Led by Julie Thackrah (standing) Here, there is a God who labors. Here, there is a chosen people who labors. Here, there is a midwife who labors. Here, there is a woman who labors. Here, there are reeds in the water, a basket among the reeds, a baby in the basket. Come, let us worship together. HYMN OF PRAISE Black Bk ~ No. 2016 (standing) Glorify Thy Name Text and Music: Donna Atkins – ©1976 Maranatha Music OPENING PRAYER Led by Julie Thackrah We know you by many names, God. With gratitude we sing our praise to you as Creator. In solemn reverence, we call you Redeemer. Speaking with confidence, we declare “You are our Sustainer” And thank you for the times you reveal yourself as Lord of Life! Today, we bring many names to worship you in our prayers and songs, in our reading of scripture and our gathering round the Table. Receive our gratitude and our efforts to honor you in this hour. AMEN RESPONSE Black Bk ~ No. 2065 More Precious Than Silver ACT OF PRAISE Ed Burrucker and Julie Thackrah I Am Blessed OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 1:8-2:10-2:10 Israel Is Oppressed and Moses’ Birth Read by Marsha Purcell and Pastor Emily SERMON HYMN Carolyn Winfrey Gillete (standing) Long Ago, When Pharaoh's Daughter Tune: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Long ago, when Pharaoh's daughter walked along the riverside, In a basket in the water was a baby, snug and dry. Tiny baby! Did his mother give him up so he might live? Love that gives to save another is a mighty love to give. Christ, you offered us a blessing — what our life in you can be: "When a child is given welcome, then you also welcome me." In a world where children suffer and where all need love and care, Love that leads us to each other is an answer to our prayer. God, you call us your own children; we're adopted! We're reborn! We rejoice that through adoption, human bonds are also formed. Bless the ones who welcome children; bless the ones who let them go. May each child be loved and welcomed; may each church help families grow. SERMON Pastor Emily “The River” PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Lord’s Prayer Blue Bk ~ No. 895 CELEBRATING HOLY COMMUNION See insert for responses Music during communion Jay Althouse - In You, Lord, We Are One Ed Burrucker GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS You can give at any time by going to Centenary’s web page click on the Donate tab at www.centenary-umc.com ++ Doxology Offertory Prayer Pastor Emily HYMN OF HOPE Black Bk ~ No. 2084 (standing) Now Let Us With Our Lord Arise Text: Charles Wesley ~ Music: English melody BENEDICTION Pastor Emily POSTLUDE Ed Burrucker and Julie Thackrah When We All Get To Heaven ~ The Postlude is part of our worship celebration. Quietly reflect as the Postlude is provided ~ The printed music, lyrics, videos, and music selections are covered under CCLI-11024657, St. James Music Press # 21308, and ONE LICENSE #738667-A. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A-700000. All rights reserved. Today’s scripture lesson is from the Common English Version of the Bible (CEB). The call to worship is from WordPress.com and the opening prayer is from The Center for Faith Giving. The sermon hymn is used with permission by Carolyn Winfree Gillette.
