THE 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP All here are welcome to receive the bread and cup. We serve today by intinction. Come forward, receive a piece of the broken bread and dip it light-ly in the cup. If you desire "gluten free" communion ask the celebrant when you come forward. COMMUNION HYMN UMH 452 The congregation is warmly encouraged to sing as an offering of worship while waiting to receive Communion.

Olivet PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING Eternal God, we give thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Raise us to new life through this sacrament. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+HYMN TFWS 2197 Slane +BENEDICTION +POSTLUDE Tom Colao

The flowers are given by Jim and Carol Nelson to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on August 29.

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1 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine; now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly thine. 2 May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; as thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire. 3 While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, when death's cold, sullen stream shall o'er me roll, blest Savior, then, in love, fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul.

Sending Forth

Lord of All Hopefulness

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

September 1, 2019

10:30 am worship service

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+THE PASSING OF THE PEACE Leader: May the Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The pastor gives thanks appropriate to the season, remembering God's acts of salvation, and concludes: Pastor: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and we join their unending hymn. Sanctus

The pastor continues the thanksgiving. The institution of the Lord's Supper is recalled. The pastor concludes: Pastor: And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith. Memorial Acclamation

The pastor invokes the present work of the Holy Spirit in the Epiclesis and praises the Trinity, remembering the Saints who have passed. Pastor: All honor and glory is yours, holy and loving God, now and forever. Great Amen

The Service of Worship

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost September 1, 2019 10:30 am

PREPARING FOR WORSHIP Let us prepare our hearts and minds as we transition from getting to church to being in worship. PRELUDE Antonio Vivaldi

WELCOME Pastor Daniel Cochran +CALL TO WORSHIP (please stand as able)

One: In faith, Abraham and Sarah set out for a new land.

All: In faith, we seek to follow God in our lives.

One: In faith, the church continually seeks to understand what tasks God has set before us at the present moment.

All: In faith, we gather to worship, knowing that as we reach out to God, God will make us new.

One: Give us the faith, O God, to go forward and embrace the newness to which you call us. Amen. +HYMN UMH 127 CWM Rhondda +AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. +GLORIA PATRI Lesser Doxology Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Grace United Methodist Church Grace embraces diversity in our congregation. We dedicate ourselves to a ministry of Christ-like hospitality and compassion for all. We believe all

persons are of sacred worth. You are welcome here.

T-Coil Hearing Aid Friendly/Large print bulletins are available from an usher + The congregation will please stand as able

Gathering

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Nicholas Zaccaria Let us pray: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 11:1-16; 12:1-2 Pew Bible, NT pg. 225 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE INSTRUMENTAL PRAISE Antonio Vivaldi

MESSAGE Pastor Cindy Marino

THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYERS The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Please join us in a time of silent prayer. Please refer to the back of the bulletin for the Prayer List. For additional prayer concerns you may fill out a blue prayer card located in the pews. Please provide a contact name and phone number. CALL TO SERVICE AND OFFERING Thank you for worshiping with us today! Please record your presence on the Friendship Pad placed at the end of each row. If you are a newcomer, please print your address and phone number. THE OFFERTORY Antonio Vivaldi

+THE DOXOLOGY UMH 94, Lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! +THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION

“Elemental Faith”

Respond To God

Allegro ma cantabile Touched By Grace Trio: Kristina Powers, Recorder,

Christy Allison, Oboe, Cynthia Turski, Bassoon

Hearing God’s Word

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Allegro non Molto from Chamber Concerto for Woodwinds

Touched By Grace Trio

Largo from Chamber Concerto for Woodwinds

Touched By Grace Trio