Announcements for August 30th

 

    • SPPR meeting TODAY after church in the Sunday School room. 
    • Bell Choir is Thursday at 6pm! 
    • Choir is Thursday at 7pm! 
    • UMM meets on September 5th at 9am. All men of the church are invited to join for coffee, donuts, fellowship and maybe a small chore around the church. 
    • The Church Office will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. 
    • Administrative Council will meet on September 8th at 7PM
    • A NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY is coming soon! Please make sure that I have your correct address and contact information! 
  • The bishop is calling for aid for those effected by the earthquakes in Venezuela and for those affected by the flooding in Kentucky and West Virginia. Please click  VUMPI to donate.
Service Times


You are invited to join us for Worship every Sunday morning at 11:00am. In person or online.

Holy communion is the 1st Sunday of every month. Cranford has an open table, all are invited to take communion.

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August 30th Worship Outline
The 14th Sunday after Pentecost

Prelude

The Candle Lighting

Welcome

Call to Worship

Leader: O give thanks to the Lord.

People: We call on God’s name.

Leader: Make known the deeds of our Creator,

People: singing them into the world.

Leader: Sing to God, O people.

People: We will sing praise—

Leader: to tell of God’s wondrous works,

People: and give thanks for so many miracles.

Leader: Come, and seek the presence of the Lord—

People: and glory in God’s holy name.

Leader: Let the hearts of all who seek the Holy rejoice,

People: for God brings strength to all the people. Amen

 

Hymn:                      #61 Come, Thou Almighty King

Opening Prayer:

Creator God, by what name can we call You? You are the great “I AM,” the Holy One who was, who is, and who always will be. You call us by name, and we answer, “Here I am.” Help us remember that wherever You meet us is holy ground, and lead us to follow Your call each day. Amen.

Affirmation of Faith:   UMH #881

Gloria Patri:

Prayers of the People

Congregational Response: Hear Our Prayer        

Scripture Readings

Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-6, 10-15 

New Testament: Romans 12:9-13, 17-21

 

       Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God.

       People: Thanks be to God.

 

Dismissal to Children’s Church

Hymns of Praise:

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:21-28  

Sermon: “The Cost of Following Jesus”

Hymn: #338 Where He Leads Me

Tithes and Offerings:

Offertory

Doxology                UMH #95   Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Offertory Prayer         

Holy God, receive these gifts as a sign of our trust in You and our willingness to follow Christ, even when the way is demanding. Shape us by Your presence and self-giving love, and use what we offer to bring healing, freedom, and hope to the world. Amen.

Benediction

Extinguishing of the Candles

Announcements

Postlude

Miracle Sunday Offering October 11

To address the disparity and relying on Methodism’s historically strong support of education, the bishops proposed an offering to establish an Endowment Fund for Theological Education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. Please click the button below to contribute:

Miracle Sunday Offering
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Lorton, VA
22079 US
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