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| Community Happens Here a place to belong a place to be loved a place to engage a place to serve a place to grow Worship Bulletin October 3, 2021 9:30 a.m. Streaming License Number: 20160536 Copyright License: 2880734 Video License: 504308177 If you are not joining us in person, the link to worship with us online is below: https://www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/Prayer List https://crievewoodumc.org/prayer-list/ (a password is necessary)  Worship Order Greeting: Rev. Tom Binford Prelude:”Sound a Mystic Bamboo Song,” Caleb Dinger, Piano and accompanied by Paige Dinger on the finger cymbals Call to Worship Leader: Our Sovereign God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! People: We gather as your children, connected in Christ. Leader: What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? People: We gather as your children, seeking your kingdom. Leader: You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet. People: We gather as your children, ready to be your hands and feet in the world. All: Our Sovereign God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Hymn: “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” We’ve a story to tell to the nations, that shall turn their hearts to the right, a story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light, a story of peace and light. For the darkness shall turn to dawning and the dawning to noonday bright and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth the kingdom of love and light. We’ve a song to be sung to the nations that shall lift their hearts to the Lord a song that shall conquer evil and shatter the spear and sword and shatter the spear and sword. For the darkness shall turn to dawning and the dawning to noonday bright and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth the kingdom of love and light. We’ve a message to give to the nations that the Lord who reigneth above hath sent us his Son to save us and show us that God is love and show us that God is love. For the darkness shall turn to dawning and the dawning to noonday bright and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth the kingdom of love and light. We’ve a Savior to show to the nations who the path of sorrow hath trod that all of the world’s great peoples might come to the truth of God might come to the truth of God. For the darkness shall turn to dawning and the dawning to noonday bright and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth the kingdom of love and light. Opening Prayer O God, we join with our sisters and brothers around the world in remembering Christ’s sacrifice for us. For the opportunity to eat and drink together and for the life we have received, we give you thanks and praise. In the abundance of your many gifts, grant us grace to fill one another’s lives with love. Redeem, restore and remold us until we are made new. Transform our daily bread into the bread of life, and the cup that we drink into the cup of salvation. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:23-32 When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, ‘By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?’ Jesus said to them, ‘I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?’ And they argued with one another, ‘If we say, “From heaven”, he will say to us, “Why then did you not believe him?” But if we say, “Of human origin”, we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.’ So they answered Jesus, ‘We do not know.’ And he said to them, ‘Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, “Son, go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not”; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, “I go, sir”; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?’ They said, ‘The first.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, the tax-collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax-collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him. Meditation: “By What Authority?” : Rev. Tom Binford Hispanic Creed (Justo Gonzalez) We believe in God, the Father Almighty Creator of the heavens and the earth; Creator of the all peoples and all cultures; Creator of all tongues and races. We believe in Jesus Christ, his Son, our Lord, God made flesh in a person for all humanity, God made flesh in an age for all the ages, God made flesh in one culture for all cultures, God made flesh in love and grace for all creation. We believe in the Holy Spirit Through whom God incarnate in Jesus Christ Makes his presence known in our peoples and our cultures; Through whom, God Creator of all that exists, Gives us power to become new creatures; Whose infinite gifts make us one people: the body of Christ. We believe in the Church Universal because it is a sign of God’s Reign, Whose faithfulness is shown in its many hues Where all the colors paint a single landscape, Where all tongues sing the same praise. We believe in the Reign of God –the day of the Great Fiesta When all the colors of creation will form a harmonious rainbow, When all peoples will join in joyful banquet, When all tongues of the universe will sing the same song. And because we believe, we commit ourselves: To believe for those who do not believe, To love for those who do not love, To dream for those who do not dream, Until the day when hope becomes reality. Amen. Invitation Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him. who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen Kyrie: “Pelas Dores Desde Mundo” (Brazilian Kyrie) For the troubles and the sufferings of the world, God, we call upon your mercy: the whole creation’s laboring in pain! Lend an ear to the rising cry for help from the oppressed and hopeless people. Come! Hasten your salvation, healing love! We pray for peace, the blessed peace that comes from making justice to cover and embrace us. Have mercy, Lord! We pray for power the power that will sustain your people’s witness until your Kingdom comes, Kyrie eleison! Words of Assurance Hear the Good News: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen. Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Hymn: “One Bread, One Body” (UMH #620) One bread, one body, one Lord of all, One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth We are one body in this one – Lord. Gentile or Jew, servant or free, Woman or man, no more. One bread, one body, one Lord of all One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth We are one body in this one – Lord. Many the gifts, many the works one in the Lord of all. One bread, one body, one Lord of all One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth We are one body in this one – Lord. Grain for the fields, scattered and grown gathered to one, for all. One bread, one body, one Lord of all One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth We are one body in this one – Lord. The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 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. Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. All honor and glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer Sharing of the Bread and Cup Closing Hymn: “Let There Be Peace on Earth“ Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With every step I take, may this be my solemn vow To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Benediction and Sending Forth: Rev. Tom Binford (Please remain seated for the postlude.) Postlude: “Siyahamba (We are Marching),” Caleb Dinger, Piano |
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