Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director, Organ, Piano, Voice,
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
(Twentieth Sunday of Pentecost)
October 23, 2022
10:00am
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 (read by Eleanor Guare)
Sermon: “God, be Merciful” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #6 (Songs of Spirit) Bring Many Names
*Hymn: #306 (Songs of Spirit) Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
*Hymn: #51 (Songs of Spirit) All Creatures of Our God, Now Sing
Prelude: Hal, solo piano
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer
*Gloria Patri #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*Hymn: #6 (Songs of Spirit) Bring Many Names
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Eleanor Guare
Anthem: “Change My Heart, O God” by Eddie Espinosa, Hal, voice and piano
Sermon: “God, be Merciful” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
A Time of Silence
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn: #306 (Songs of Spirit) Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)
*Hymn: #51 (Songs of Spirit) All Creatures of Our God, Now Sing
*Benediction: Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Musical Benediction: “We are Building a New World” (to the tune of “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”, #500 NCH)“We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, Builders must be strong!”
“Ride, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Children of the Light.”
Postlude: Hal, solo organ
Our Church’s Wider Mission:
Bryan Parrish serves with the Church of Christ in Congo. His appointment is made possible by gifts to Our Church’s Wider Mission. We support his ministry today with our offering and prayers for the population of Congo, those who suffer from famine, from injustice, and those who have fled their homes because of the conflicts.