October 1, 2023

WELCOME!
 
Edge Park United Methodist Church
October 1, 2023 10:20 GATHERING TOGETHER

Please see announcements on the monitors.
Welcome Rev. Joe Chamness
Blessing Box
Opening Prayer Joe Chamness

Prelude Echo Wilson, Piano             “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship”          Arr. By Eugene Bitler
 
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
*Opening Hymn (Verses 1,2,4,5) #73             “O Worship the King”
*Affirmation of Faith #887                     “Romans 8:35, 37-39”                           Leon Crockett 
A Moment in the Middle – Just for Kids                                                        Rev. Joe Chamness
Children ages 5 years - 5th grades are invited to go with
Ashley Weigart to Children’s Church following the
“Moment in the Middle.” (They will be delivered back to their families for communion.)
 
RECEIVING GOD’S TITHES & OUR OFFERINGS
Offertory Echo Wilson, Piano                  “Bread of Heaven”                                 By Marc Jordan
*Congregation’s Response                       
“Doxology” # 94                              Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!
                                                          Praise God, all creatures here below:
                                                                         Alleluia! Alleluia!
                                                          Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
                                                       Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
                                                               Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
                                                                 Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Offertory Prayer Leon Crockett

PREPARING FOR THE WORD
Choir Anthem                          “Holy, Holy, Holy”                     Arr. by Keith Christopher
Hymn of Preparation (Verses 1 & 2) #453              “More Love to Thee”
 
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Sermon Scripture Rev. Joe Chamness               Matthew 21:23-32
Message Rev. Chamness
“Quarreling, Testing, or Doing the Work?”

RESPONDING TO GOD'S WORD
*Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Communion Hymn (R, vs4, R, vs5, R) #629             “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”
Receiving the Symbol of God’s Grace and Love
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Invitation (Verses 1 & 4) #467                                “Trust and Obey”
 
INVITATION
If you are ready to join our church and/or make a commitment to the Christ, please come forward and let our pastor know your decision.
 
GOING OUT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD!
* Benediction
* Benediction Response TFWS #2152        “Change My Heart, O God”
Our Worship Has Ended
Now Our Service Begins!

Postlude Echo Wilson, Piano           “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”                 Arr. by Carol Tornquist

*Please stand as you are able.
 
The Altar flowers are given by
Diane and Rob Searle in celebration
of their 5th wedding anniversary.