September 13, 2026

SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

Prelude- Prelude on "Thaxted" (David Cherwin)
Welcome & Announcements - Sue DeArment, Lector

*Call to Worship
 

LEADER: We come here today with our stories, pasts that have shaped us.

PEOPLE: Our stories shape us, but our past mistakes do not define us.

LEADER: In worship, we open ourselves to God’s work within us today.

PEOPLE: We come ready to be molded into who we might become. Let us worship the one who draws us, always, into new life. 

*Opening Hymn “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee" UMH #430

*Opening Prayer, in unison
 God of everlasting love that never fails, we say thank you. Thank you for believing in us and giving us purpose, even when we find it hard to believe in ourselves. Thank you for your patience with us. Help us to support and uplift one another as we each grow in purpose and in community together. Amen.

Responsive Reading - Psalm 30, UMH p.762-3

Response - “Gloria Patri”   #70 

Children's Time

Scripture Reading - Acts 9:1-19 (NIV)

Morning Message -  On Purpose Sermon Series week 3: “Who Am I?”  

Collection of Tithes and Offerings 

Offertory - Wondrous Love (Sam Batt Owens)

*Doxology  UMH #95 

*Prayer of Thanksgiving 

Prayers of the People - Sharing of Joys and Concerns 

Hymn - “Seek Ye First" UMH #405

*Closing Hymn - “Make Me A Captive, Lord"   UMH #421

Blessing & Benediction 

Postlude - Postlude on "Promised Land" (Sam Batt Owens)

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