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August 22, 2021

References to: 2 Peter 3: 18; James 1: 25; Romans 12: 1-2; Philippians 3: 12-14

Preacher: Cindy Hall
Service Type: Traditional
« Blessed are the Merciful; for they shall obtain mercy You Do It »

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168 West Main Street
P.O. Box 326
Cecilton, MD 21913
T 410-275-8511
Office@CeciltonParish.org

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September 24, 2023 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost The flowers on the altar at St. Paul’s are presented to the Glory of God.The flowers on the altar at Zion are presented to the Glory of God and in honor of Dave Segermark’s 84th birthday.Assisting with today’s service: Liturgists: Glenn Sass (SP); Karen Davis (Z) Greeters: Bob Small & Bebe Lavin (SP) Pianist/Organist: Betty Magargal (SP); Patty Dudkewitz (Z) Our Staff: Rev. Cindy Hall, PastorPatty Brown, Administrative AssistantCustodian: David & Holly DuffParish Office is located in Zion Church Hall. Hours are: Thursday & Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Church Mail: P.O. Box 326, Cecilton, MD 21913Parsonage Mail: P.O. Box 584, Cecilton, MD 21913Office Phone: 410-275-8511Parsonage Phone: 410-275-2996; Pastor Cell: 610-864-1250Church Website: www.ceciltonparish.orgOffice email: office@ceciltonparish.orgPastor’s email: kencindy@ccis.netWelcome Pastor Rev. Cynthia L. HallMinisters the Congregation The Season of the Holy SpiritThe Church of the Living ChristMeets Occasionally at Cecilton ParishTo celebrate the Season of Pentecost as we learn toShare the Good News of Christ’s Love with theWorld of Education, Recreation, Economics, Politics,Family, Neighborhood, and All the Rest.September 17, 2023 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost PRELUDEGREENGS & OPPORTUNITIESWho are you? Who am I? Who are we in relation to God and each other? We are many things. We have many differences. Some of us are “big shots.” (in the world’s eyes) Some of us are “small shots.” In the eyes of God, we are all on the same level, absolutely dependent on the grace and mercy and justice of God. No one is any stronger or any weaker than anyone else. (a moment of Silence)Olivia McGraw sang “Come, Now Is The Time To Worship” by Brian Doerksen for us.*Invitation to the Celebration: (Responsive) Come, come with open hearts and minds.O Lord, we come.Come into community, communion with one another, and with God.O Lord, we come, we come.Come then, awake, awake hearts and hopes waiting.O Lord, we come, we come, we come.Come to meet the reality of today and the vision of tomorrow.O Lord, we come, we come, we come, we come. We are here!*HYMN OF PRAISE The Lily of the Valley #2062TFWSINVOCATION: Eternal Christ, who has called your church into being to witness to your reconciling power, we thank you. We pray for a continuous reawakening and renewal among your people. We pray for a new recognition of the presence of your Spirit which will gird us for the task. We pray for our acceptance of the power of your Spirit which will make us bold without our being obnoxious. Amen.PSALTER READING: Psalm 105: 1-11CHORAL RESPONSEPRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Stewardship Challenge: We can give in three ways. Grudge giving, duty giving, thanks giving. Which of these, so you think, avoids envy?OFERTORY *DOXOLOGY Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow #95 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison) Freely we have received; freely we now give of our money, time, energy, resources, our being because we have these gifts to give; and because the world needs these gifts.PRAISES AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEMORNING PRAYER/THE LORD’S PRAYER #895 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 *GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 9: 35-38 *HYMN OF PREPARATION My Life Flows On #2212TFWSEPISTLE READING Galatians 6: 1-10 MESSAGE A Priesthood of All Believers Rev. Cynthia L. Hall *HYMN OF OBEDIENCE Take My Life, and Let It Be #399UMH BENEDICTION: Live each day aware of God’s presence. Live in the power of the risen Christ. Live in the joy of the ever-present Spirit. As a beloved child of God, live without fear. Live abundantly. Live faithfully. Live.MEDITATION: Seniority doesn’t mean diddly in the eyes and in the response of God to us. Our reward will be, not according to our length of service, or notoriety of service, or popularity of service, but only according to God’s grace, and our response to it. (WHK)*POSTLUDE *Please stand with your heart or your posture ... See MoreSee Less

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