Order of Worship for September 19, 2010
Announcements
Praise       "Shout to the Lord"       2074
Passing of the Peace    Greet a neighbor near you.

Call to Worship
Leader: In love and in grace, we have been invited into a relationship with God
People: A relationship that is based on trust and faithfulness
Leader: Even when we fail to uphold our end of the relationship,
People: God never fails!
All: Thanks be to God!

Gloria Patri #70 Hymnal

Opening Prayer in unison: God, you are for us like a loving, faithful parent. We open ourselves this day to your care. May your refreshment, your renewal, your forgiveness, your strength, and your hope surround those who are gathered here in Jesus' name. Amen

Hymn       "Maker in Whom We Live"       87

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       Hosea 8:1-14

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: Faithful God, you have entrusted us with so much more than worldly possessions. You have made us the stewards of all you have created. We know that as we offer these gifts we demonstrate our commitment to you and your work. e ask to bless these gifts and use them, and us, for your glory. We pray in the name of Jesus, AMEN.

Message Text       Hosea 11:1-11 and 14:4-7

Message       "Relating to God"

Prayer of Confession in unison: Holy God, like Israel we have broken the covenant. We have sought to things our way and not always your way. We pray your forgiveness and cling to the promise of your never-failing love. Fill us with that love, that we might be empowered to live as your people in this world. We pray in Jesus' name, AMEN.

Hymn       "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"       140

Benediction

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