Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director, Piano, Voice, harpsichord
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
(Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost)
September 04, 2022
10:00am
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Sermon: “The Cost of Discipleship” by Reverend Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #493 (New Century Hymnal) O Jesus, I Have Promised
*Hymn:#332 (New Century Hymnal) As We Gather at Your Table
*Hymn: #198 (New Century Hymnal) Lift High the Cross
Prelude: Hal Parker, solo piano
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Like clay, we arrive at this time of worship:
Many: Shapeless and full of potential, we arrive.
One: Like clay, we prepare for this time of worship:
Many: Stretched and twisted into formation, we prepare.
One: Like clay, we enter this time of worship:
Many: Formed and ready for warmth, we enter.
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: #493 (New Century Hymnal) O Jesus, I Have Promised
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 read by Hal Gray
Anthem “Jesus Took the Bread” by Ruth Duck, voice and piano
Sermon: “The Cost of Discipleship” by 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
Holy Giver of all Gifts, we thank you for this opportunity to share our gifts and
participate in the various ministries you’ve placed before this faith community. Bless
these monies and each one of us as we go back out to continue your work in the world.
Amen.
Communion
*Hymn:#332 (New Century Hymnal) As We Gather at Your Table
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)
*Hymn: #198 (New Century Hymnal) Lift High the Cross
*Benediction by Ed Sunday-Winters
*Musical Benediction
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go
now in faith steadfast strong and true, know he will guide you in all you do. Go now
in love, and show you believe, reach out to others so all the world can see. God will
be there, watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith and in love. Amen, amen,
amen.
Postlude: Hal, solo organ