Sunday, October 9, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”……………UMH 89
Prelude
*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.
*Call to Worship
Leader: Sing God’s praises.
All: Make a joyful noise to the Lord.
Leader: We have walked through fire and water with heavy burdens on our backs.
All: But God has led us to a spacious place to plant gardens of faith.
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord.
All: Build houses of joy and shout glory to our God.
Leader: Let us worship in gratitude and praise.
*Gloria Patri…………………………..……….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”……….…..UMH 127
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Children’s Time – After prayers, sing the children out to “Jesus Loves Me.” Children under five are welcome to remain in worshipor go to the nursery.
Special Music
Janice Anderson –“Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service”
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”………UMH 128
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Readings
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7…..Pages 638 & 639
Psalm 66:1-12………….…….Page 459
*Gospel Reading
Luke 17:11-19…………………..Page 852
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”And He Was A Samaritan”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Give to the Winds Thy Fears”………….UMH 129
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News