GATHERED

PreludeLord, Whose Love

Through Humble Service(two settings)

Rachel Trelstad PorterDr. Mark Baumann, CAGO, piano

Welcome

Call to WorshipMake Me a Servant

TFWS 2176Bruce Nesmith, Song Leader

Make me a servant, humble and meek,Lord, let me lift up

those who are weak.And may the prayer

of my heart always be:Make me a servant, make me a servant,

make me a servant today.

+ Hymn of Praise to the Triune GodLord, Whose Love

Through Humble ServiceUMH 581

Lord, whose love through humble service bore the weight of human need, who upon the cross, forsaken, offered mercy’s perfect deed: we, your servants, bring the

worship not of voice alone, but heart, consecrating to your

purpose every gift that you impart.

Still your children wander homeless; still the hungry cry

for bread; still the captives long for freedom; still in grief we mourn

our dead. As, O Lord, your deep compassion healed the sick and freed the soul, use the love your

Spirit kindles still to save and make us whole.

15th Sunday after Pentecost September 5, 2021 | 9:00 am Worship

Informational graphics at the end of worship guide.

+ Please Stand

Chancel FlowersL.J. and Holli Schneekloth give flowers in memory of their daughter,

Tiffani‘s 29th birthday, on September 3rd. We love you much, and miss you more!

and Gene and Carry Young give flowers in celebration

and honor of their 68th wedding anniversary.

Worship AttendantsRev. Dr. Sherrie Ilg, Lead Pastor

Rev. Jonathan Heifner, Associate Pastor of DiscipleshipRev. Daniel Niyonzima, Associate Pastor, African Nationals

Dr. Mark Baumann, CAGO, Coordinator of Music MinistriesMichael Sauer, Sanctuary Choir Director

Bruce Nesmith, Song LeaderKevin Lodge, Streaming Coordinator

Laura Azelborn, Slide PresenterWes Nygren, Videographer

Bob Lee, Audio

As we worship, grant us vision, till your love’s revealing light in

its height and depth and greatness dawns upon our quickened sight,

making known the needs and burdens your compassion bids us bear, stirring us to tireless striving

your abundant life to share.

Called by worship to your service, forth in your dear name we go to

the child, the youth, the aged, love in living deeds to show;

hope and health, good will and comfort, counsel, aid, and peace

we give, that your servants, Lord, in freedom may

your mercy know, and live.

+ Opening Prayer

The Lord be with you.And also with you.

Let us pray.God, like a bakerwoman,

you bring the leaven which causes our hopes to rise.

With your strong and gentle hands, shape our lives.

Warm us with your love. Take our common lives

and touch them with your grace,that we may nourish

hope among humanity. We pray trusting in your name

through Jesus our Christ. Amen.

FORMED

Act of PraiseProclamation of Service

Joseph M. MartinSanctuary Choir

Gospel Lessons Matthew 20:26b-28 (CEB)

Whoever wants to be great among you will be your servant. Whoever wants to be first among you will be

your slave— just as the Human One didn’t come to be served but rather

to serve and to give his life to liberate many people.”

Sung Response The Servant Song

TFWS 2222 (stanzas 1 & 2)

Brother, sister, let me serve you, let me be as Christ to you;

pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant, too.

We are pilgrims on a journey. We’re together on this road.

We are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load.

Matthew 25:37-40 (CEB)

“Then those who are righteous will reply to him, ‘Lord, when

did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger

and welcome you, or naked and give you clothes to wear? When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

“Then the king will reply to them, ‘I assure you that when you have

done it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you

have done it for me.’

Sung Response The Servant Song

TFWS 2222 (stanzas 3 & 4)

I will hold the Christ light for you in the nighttime of your fear;

I will hold my hand out to you, speak the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping; when you laugh,

I’ll laugh with you. I will share your joy and sorrow till we’ve

seen this journey through.

SermonCelebrating Our Spirituality:

Servant

Prayers of the People

Offering Invitation

Invitation

Confession and Pardon

Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved

you with our whole heart.Forgive us, we pray.

Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Hear the good news:Christ died for us while we were yet

sinners; that proves God’s love toward us.

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

Glory to God. Amen.

The Peace

The Great ThanksgivingTFWS 2257 (b, c, d)

one: The Lord be with you.

all: And also with you. one: Lift up your hearts.

all: We lift them up to the Lord. one: Let us give thanks

to the Lord our God. all: It is right to give

our thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to

give thanks to you Almighty God, creator of heaven and earth.

You created us, unique, human creatures,created to love and to be loved, created to seek relationship

with you and one another.We give thanks to you for your

gift of those we love and those who love us, especially those in covenant

relationship with us, who embody your presence to us in many

and holy ways.

And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven

we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

Blest is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus the Christ.

By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection,

you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery

to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant

by water and the Spirit.

And, through him, you showed us a new way to be in relationship

with you and with each other,to care for one another as well

as the stranger.On the night in which he gave

himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread,

gave it to his disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which

is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me,”

When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it

to his disciples, and said: “Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new

covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ,

we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s

offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Christ has died, Christ is risen;

Christ will come again.Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here,

and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body

and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the

body of Christ, redeemed by his blood.

By your Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all

the world, until Christ comes in final victory

and we feast at his heavenly banquet.

Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your Holy

Church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.

Amen. Amen. Amen. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

Giving the Bread and Cup

Communion SongsYe Servants of God

UMH 181 (stanzas 1 & 3)

Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful name; the name

all-victorious of Jesus extol, his kingdom is glorious

and rules over all.

“Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!” Let all cry aloud and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and

worship the Lamb.We All Are One in MissionTFWS 2243 (stanzas 1 & 2)

We all are one in mission; we all are one in call,

our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all.A single great commission

compels us from aboveto plan and work together

that all may know Christ’s love.

We all are called for service, to witness in God’s name.

Our ministries are different; our purpose is the same:

To touch the lives of others by God’s surprising grace,

so every folk and nation may feel God’s warm embrace.

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Prayer after Communion

Sung BenedictionWords and music by Jane Wiley

May the peace of Christ, Our Savior and the blessings of this day

give you strength to face each moment as you go along life’s way.

May you know that God walks with you, from your

side will never stray. God will help you face tomorrow

and soothe your cares away.

As you leave this place of worshipmay you feel God’s presence near.

May you feel a bond of unitywith those who gathered here.

May the love of Christ our Saviorand the joys that we have shared,Keep you in God’s care. Amen.

Dismissal with Blessing

Going Forth

PostludeTake My Life, and Let It Be

(as sung by the choir)James Southbridge

Publishing Credits: The liturgy is reprinted with permission from The United Methodist Book of Worship, © 1992 The United Methodist Publishing House. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-714641; CCLI 435430 and CRL030829. Permission to podcast/stream Benediction by Jane Wiley obtained from Colla Voce Music, LLC. Additions to “The Great Thanksgiving” are adapted from Shaping Sanctuary, pgs 226-228.