STORM LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EIGHTHEENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 COLOR: Green

PRELUDE Deanna Larson, organist “Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now” Bach/Walther “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” arr. N. Johnson WELCOME & INTROIT Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko ANNOUNCEMENTS Joan Rude CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise UMH # 103

Immortal invisible God only wise

In light inaccessible Hid from our eyes

Most blessed most glorious The Ancient of Days Almighty victorious

Thy great name we praise

Unresting unhasting And silent as light

Nor wanting nor wasting Thou rulest in might

Thy justice like mountains High soaring above

Thy clouds which are fountains Of goodness and love

To all life thou givest

To both great and small In all life thou livest The true life of all

We blossom and flourish As leaves on the tree And wither and perish

But naught changeth thee

Thou reignest in glory Thou dwellest in light

Thine angels adore thee All veiling their sight

All laud we would render O help us to see

'Tis only the splendor Of light hideth thee

CALL TO WORSHIP Joan Rude L: Invisible God, sometimes we wonder how we have gotten through some difficult

situations. P: It is because you, God, have been with us, lifting and comforting our spirits.

L: We struggle and worry. P: God’s loving presence sustains and strengthens us. L: Listen for God’s call to you. P: Lord, we are listening and seeking your guidance. AMEN.

OPENING PRAYER Joan Rude Heavenly Father, please be with us this day as we seek your voice and your guid-

ance. Remove the obstacles that block our commitment and help us to truly be your disciples; for we ask this in Christ’s Name. AMEN.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord, we know that you call us to service, but we often feel inadequate. We love to make excuses for not doing something or for doing something only half-heartedly. Remind us again of your loving and guiding presence. Forgive us when we stumble and falter. Turn us again to you, serving joyfully and confidently. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. AMEN.

WORD OF ASSURANCE

Beloved Ones, you are the salty people - those who bring flavor to living. Your spirit of love and confidence gives hope to others. Remember that the Lord is always with you. AMEN.

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Majesty, Worship His Majesty UMH # 176

Majesty worship His majesty

Unto Jesus be all glory Honor and praise

Majesty kingdom authority Flow from His throne

Unto His own His anthem raise So exalt lift up on high

The name of Jesus Magnify come glorify Christ Jesus the King

Majesty worship His majesty Jesus who died now glorified

King of all kings PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE Rev. Kiboko Kiboko CHILDREN’S MOMENT Cheryl Baughman PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Thy Word Is A Lamp (V.1) UMH # 601

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path (continued…)

When I feel afraid Think I've lost my way

Still You're there right beside me And nothing will I fear As long as You are near

Please be near me to the end

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path

THE READING FROM THE PSALM Psalm 124:1-8 Jan Finnegan THE READING FROM ACTS Acts 15:36-41 Jan Finnegan SERMON “Necessary Endings” Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko

MOMENT OF TRANSFORMATION Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko

(During this moment the congregation sings Near to the heart of God… UMH # 472)

There is a place of quiet rest Near to the heart of God

A place where sin cannot molest Near to the heart of God

O Jesus blest Redeemer

Sent from the heart of God Hold us who wait before Thee

Near to the heart of God

There is a place of comfort sweet Near to the heart of God

A place where we our Savior meet Near to the heart of God

O Jesus blest Redeemer

Sent from the heart of God Hold us who wait before Thee

Near to the heart of God

There is a place of full release Near to the heart of God

A place where all is joy and peace Near to the heart of God

O Jesus blest Redeemer

Sent from the heart of God Hold us who wait before Thee

Near to the heart of God

THE INVITATION TO GIVING OFFERING Deanna Larson, organist “What a Friend We have in Jesus” arr. A. Jordan

Tithing & Offerings / online giving (Offering plates are placed at the back of the sanctuary. Please place your offering therein)

DOXOLOGY No 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, 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!

OFFERTORY PRAYER Joan Rude Loving and Giving God, we can never match your generosity. When we are in need, you are at our side, present to us even in our darkest moments. You rescue us from harm. Make us into a people who celebrate your goodness, drawing others into the celebration of your many bless-ings. Now receive our offerings, even if they are as small as a drink for someone who thirsts. Transform them into the mystery of your reign here and now on earth, in the name of Jesus, your greatest gift, amen. BENEDICTION Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko A CLOSING PRAYER (BY DON BESIG)

A CLOSING PRAYER

The time has come, O Lord, for us to leave this place;

Guide us and protect us and lead us in thy grace.

Wherever life may take us as we go our sep’rate ways,

Help us share with others the things we’ve shared today.

May the peace of God the Father, and the love of Christ,

His Son, Guide us in the days ahead and strengthen us, each one.

May the blessings of the spirit fill us from within;

God bless us and return us to this fellowship once again. Amen

POSTLUDE Deanna Larson, organist “Fugue” W. Selby

3 WAYS TO WORSHIP “LIVE” WITH US…

1) LIVE in the Sanctuary 2) LIVE on Facebook 3) Tune into radio station 99.1 FM (parking lot)

We are in need of grocery items to restock for our Food Distribution. Please consider

contributing.

Sunday, September 25th

9:00 am-Kids Sunday School

9:00 am-Adult Bible Study w/Melva

10 am-Worship

11:00 am—Church Conference

11:00 am-Adult Sunday School w/Bob

Monday, September 26th

4:00 pm-Food Distribution

Tuesday, September 28th

9:00 am-Staff meeting

3:30 pm-Zone 1st-3rd

5:30 pm-Praise Band

Wednesday, September 29th

3:30 pm-Zone 4th-6th

5:00 pm-Handbell practice

6:00 pm-Bible Study

6:00 pm-Youth 7th-8th

7:00 pm-Youth Meal

7:30 pm-Youth 9th-12th

“STORM LAKE UMC READ”

Please read chapter 16 of Acts

every day of this week. Follow the following steps.

*Read the passage slowly to yourself.

Reflect in silence for a short period of time.

*Read the passage again to yourself.

Then do a longer period of silence for deeper reflection.

*Ask yourself the following questions.

You don’t need to answer all of them; see where the Spirit leads you.

*What catches your attention in this text? Write it down.

*What questions does this text raise for you? Write them down.

*What do you think God might be saying to you through this text?

Write it down.

Mauricio “Moe” Villasenor O’Bannon

Charles TuckerJeremy Hansen

Susan ThompsonConnie Luhman

Bob NorthRobert Knapton

Marjean O’BannonCarl Turner

Kelli Spencer

Kevin CarverConnie SkibstedElizabeth BozouiStephanie BangDeb Richardson

Ron DeweyJim Reese FamilyDeb Grundman

Family

PRAYER REQUESTS

Dear Pastor Kiboko,

Church Staff and all who

helped plan the 150 year

celebration—

Marge and I really appreciated the invi-

tation to attend, and even be a part of

the worship service and the excellent

noon dinner. Thank you so much for

including us. It was great to walk

through the building and remember the

years we were there...to see good up-

Kudos

To our

Fearless

Leaders!

Pam

&

Bruce

Milbrandt

Circuit Rider Josh Lindgren

Moe

Villasenor

O’Bannon

&

District

Superintendent

Acolytes

Hannah &

Haylee

SLHS

Homecoming

King

Ruech

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Shelby O’Bannon, soloist

The NOW Singers

Thanks to all

who cooked

and served!

The meal was