This Sunday, October 6 we celebrate World Communion Sunday. The first Sunday in October is designated as World Communion Sunday, which celebrates our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world. Join us as Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin leads us in 9 am Worship with a sermon entitled “Meaningful Connections.” Here are a few things to consider in preparation for worship on Sunday:
- How many deeply meaningful relationships do you have?
- When was the last time someone spoke a hard truth into your life? Was it done with love?
- When was the last time you confessed sin to someone you felt safe within this community?
- When was the last time you prayed with someone over an issue of needs or discernment in this body?
- What is the primary story around which we shape our lives?
- How has increased mobility impacted our view of being the church?
God’s Word is Proclaimed
Psalm Reading: Psalm 8 (Common English Bible)
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16 (Common English Bible)
You can view the bulletin here.
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October 6, 2024 Worship Info
Scripture: Common English Bible (CEB) Permission to podcast/stream the service music obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-730666 and CCLI Streaming License CSPL069066 and WORSHIPCast Streaming License. All Rights Reserved.
GTG = Glory to God Hymnal
PH = Presbyterian Hymnal
Grey Book = Songs for Praise & Worship
Worship Liturgy from the:
Call to Worship 57.1 Year B Published by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
The official journal of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians
ministrymatters.com
re-worship.blogspot.com
lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com
rev-o-lution.org
Book of common worship. Louisville, Ky: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1993.
PC(USA) World Communion Sunday resources, accessed at https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Craig R. Alwin
Scripture: Psalm 8, Mark 10:2-16 (Common English Bible)
Sermon Title: “Meaningful Connections”
Children’s Moment: Jennifer Zander
Liturgist: Carol W.
Cantor: Laurie C., Pax L.
Organist/Pianist: Kris B.
Design/Audio/Video: Kim B., Debbie Cooley
Drums: Dan B, Trumpet: Henry H., Guitar: Eddie H.
Lord’s Prayer read in different languages:
ASL (American Sign Language): Liam A. and Jodi A.
Korean: Ruth P.
Afrikaans: Elfrieda P.
Mandarin Chinese: Henry C.
Prelude:
“Lobe den Herren” arr. by Johann Gottfried Walther
80 Chorale Preludes
German Masters of the 17th and 18th Centuries
Copyright © 1951 by C.F. Peters Corporation, New York
Sung Response: GTG 35 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”
TEXT: Joachim Neander, 1680; trans. Catherine Winkworth, 1863, alt.
MUSIC (LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8): Stralsund Ernewerten Gesangbuch, 1665;
harm. The Chorale Book for England, 1863
(After the Peace) GTG 582 “Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me”
TEXT: Trad. liturgical text; adapt. Paul M. Vasile, 2008; © 2008 Paul M. Vasile
MUSIC (GLORY TO GOD (Vasile)): Paul M. Vasile, 2008; © 2008 Paul M. Vasile
Printed/Podcast/Streamed with Permission under One License A -730666.
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Hymn: GTG 462 “I Love to Tell the Story”
TEXT: Katherine Hankey, 1866; ref. William G. Fischer, 1869
MUSIC (HANKEY 7.6.7.6.D with refrain): William G. Fischer, 1869
Offering Music: “Days of Elijah”
CCLI Song # 1537904
© 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use.
All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 1644445
(Offertory) GTG 708 “We Give Thee but Thine Own” v. 1 & 4
TEXT: William Walsham How, c. 1858
MUSIC (SCHUMANN, SM): Mason and Webb’s Cantica Laudis, 1850
Communion: GTG 507 “Come to the Table of Grace”
TEXT: Barbara Hamm, 2008; © 2008 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
MUSIC (TABLE OF GRACE 7.7.10.7): Barbara Hamm, 2008; © 2008 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
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Music During Communion
GTG 188 “Jesus Love Me”
TEXT: Stanza 1, Anna Bartlett Warner, 1859; stanza 2, David Rutherford McGuire, 1971
MUSIC (JESUS LOVES ME 7.7.7.7 with refrain): William Batchelder Bradbury, 1862, alt.
“Come Share the Lord” arr. by John Carter
GTG 510
from “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” Piano Settings for Communion
Copyright © 1998 by Fred Bock Music Company
Copyright © 1998 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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“One Bread, One Body” arr. by John Carter
GTG 530
from “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” Piano Settings for Communion
Copyright © 1998 by John B. Foley, SJ and New Dawn Music
Copyright © 1998 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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Sending Song: GTG 547 “Go, My Children, with my Blessing”
TEXT: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1983; © 1983 Concordia Publishing House
MUSIC (AR HYD Y NOS 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4): Welsh melody
Postlude: “Ar Hyd Y Nos” arr. by David S. Harris
from “Ten Hymn Preludes in Trio Style” Set 2
Copyright © 1978 by Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp. Melville, NY 11746