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25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
Online Greeter: Jacquee Lawrence
Worship Leader: Jacquee Lawrence
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Entrance & Praise
Prelude
Traditional Swedish Hymn John Kwon
Welcome Rev. Park
Announcements Jacquee Lawrence
Opening Hymn “We Gather Together” (all) UMH #131
1. We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; he chastens and hastens his will to make known. The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing. Sing praises to his name, he forgets not his own.
2. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine; so from the beginning the fight we were winning; thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be thine!
3. We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, and pray that thou still
our defender wilt be. Let thy congregation escape tribulation; thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
Call to Worship All
L: In deep gratitude we come to worship God.
C: We recognize God as the source of all goodness.
L: All good gifts come from the Spirit of God:
C: love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, gentleness are all of God.
L: We come with grateful hearts, not for things, but for who God is.
C: We gather to show our gratitude in prayer and action. AMEN.
Passing Peace of Christ “O How He Loves…” TFWS #2108
O how He loves you and me! O how He loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Children’s Message Rev. Park
Offering Anthem “Adagio” (J.S. Bach) Joni Javier, violin
“Carry the Light” (Twila Paris)
Chancel Choir & Children’s Choir, instruments
You may give your offering at
www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
Or mail it to Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Children’s Church Joni Javier, Hanuri Park
Joys and Concerns All
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Park
Lord’s Prayer All
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.
Hymn of Praise “Praise God, from Whom...” UMH #94
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 up-lift! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Proclamation
Scripture Reading Colossians 3:12-17 (CEB) Jacquee Lawrence
12 Therefore, as God’s choice, holy and loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Be tolerant with each other and, if someone has a complaint against anyone, forgive each other. As the Lord forgave you, so also forgive each other. 14 And over all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 The peace of Christ must control your hearts—a peace into which you were called in one body. And be thankful people. 16 The word of Christ must live in you richly. Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him.
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God
Mission Moment Mission Committee Debbie Rogers
Message Thanksgiving Message: A Thank You Gift to God Rev. Park
Sending Forth
Closing Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (all) UMH #140
1. Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow
of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.
*Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy
hand hath provide, great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
2. Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,sun, moon,
and stars in their courses above, join with all nature in manifold
witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.*
3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence
to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! *
Benediction Rev. Park
Postlude Organ Thanksgiving Hymn John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.