Order of Worship for September 12, 2010
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Call to Worship
Leader: The voice of God is calling out to us this day.
People: Hear, O church, what the Lord your God has to say
Leader: You are my people, says the Lord, whom I have invited into fullness of life
People: We are people of God and we seek that which God has offered to us

Gloria Patri #70 Hymnal

Opening Prayer in unison: Eternal God, we open our minds and hearts to you this hour. Turn us on to you, and keep us tuned in, even after we have left this place. This we pray, in Jesus' name. AMEN

Hymn       "We Thy People, Praise Thee"       67

Morning Prayer - Lord's Prayer in unison
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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass 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

Reading 1       Amos 2:6-16

Children's Time
(After children's time small children may go with our babysitters or stay with parents)

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings            Doxology #95 in Hymnal

Prayer of Thanksgiving in unison: Redeeming God, all we have is yours. Thank you for your grace and all the ways in which you provide for us. We pray your blessing upon the gifts we bring to you. Use them for your good purposes and for the glory of your name. We offer them in the name of Christ our Lord, AMEN

Message Text       Amos 5:21-25

Message       "Playing Church?"

Prayer of Confession in unison: Holy God, you know all about us. You know our actions, as well as our thoughts. Convict us for those times our actions or thoughts are contrary to your laws. We pray your forgiveness and for the grace to fulfill all you ask and expect of us. We pray in Jesus' name, AMEN

Hymn       "The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve"       2241

Benediction

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