September 24th, 2023
17th Sunday after Pentecost
St. Paul’s Anniversary

Prelude
Introit: We Have Come Into His House
Welcome
Call to Worship:
M: Give thanks to the LORD, for God is good,
P: for God’s steadfast love endures forever.
M: As we gather to celebrate our church Anniversary, let us remember that we are the church.
P: We are the body of Christ, united in love and purpose.
M: Together, we are the living stones that make up God's temple.
P: We are the church, not made of brick and mortar, but of hearts and souls.
M: Let us worship the God who unites us, who calls us to be the church in all we do.
P: We are the church, called to love, serve, and shine God's light. We are the church, and together, we give glory to our God. Amen!

Hymn: Amazing Grace ………………………….….. # 670
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Choir Anthem: “Let Us Celebrate!”
Prayer of Illumination
Responsive reading: Living Faith P. 18 # 7.3 “Worship”
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:14-16
Hymn: Lord Of All Power…………………..….... # 626
Sermon: God's Family
Hymn: We Thank Thee O Father… by Janet Stark… (On Screen)
Call to Offering
Offertory: Praise God From Whom…..
Prayer of Dedication
Announcements
Mission Moment
Anniversary Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Hymn: As We Come In Celebration……….... (On Screen)
Commissioning and Benediction
Choral Response: Go Now In Peace
Postlude