Worship Bulletin

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September 20, 2026

WE GATHER

Welcome & Announcements (Elder Elizabeth Brotheridge)

Invitation to Worship (Rev. Eric Brotheridge

Prelude: He Leadeth Me arr. by Dale Wood (Lori Rhoden)

Call to Worship (Elder Elizabeth)
   One: We come and open our hearts to God’s generosity.
   ALL: We give thanks for a love that cannot be earned and a grace that cannot be measured.
   One: We come to worship the God who is beyond our understanding,
   ALL: whose mercy is wider than our dreams and whose grace is sufficient for us all. Amen.

Opening Praise
   Hymn #668 (1, 2, 4): For the Healing of the Nations
   River of Mercy (Praise Band)

Young Disciples Time (Rev. Eric)

Prayer Hymn #69 (1-2): How Like a Gentle Spirit

Moment of Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Eric)

WE HEAR THE WORD

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 NRSVUE (Bill Ritchie)

Special Music: Talk About Suffering Traditional Spiritual (Rev. Eric)

Message: Rightful Wages (Rev. Eric)

WE COME TO THE TABLE

Communion Hymn: If Not Now (Praise Band)

Invitation to Communion & Words of Institution (Rev. Eric)

Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder Kathy Clary)

The 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 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.

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL

Invitation to Offering (Rev. Eric)

Prayer of Blessing for Offering (Elder Elizabeth)

Sending Forth, Hymn #684: We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky

Benediction: Aaron’s Blessing (Rev. Eric)

Postlude: Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him arr. by Don Phillips (Lori Rhoden)

ALTAR FLOWERS are given in memory of Sue Reece by Jim Reece, Nancy Wean, Carol, & Heather

CALENDAR

Sun., September 20: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary; Chapel Service at Morrison Woods, 1:30pm
Tues., September 22: Coffee Conversations, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln); Board, 7pm, Room 108
Wed., September 23: Bible Study, 10am, Cartwright Hall & Zoom; Nominating Committee, 11:15am, Room 108; Trustees, 5:30pm, Room 108; Choir Rehearsal, 7pm, Sacntuary
Thurs., September 24: Hazelwood Walkers, 8am (see Wednesday’s newsletter for meet location)
Sun., September 27: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary

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