UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PETALUMA
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
October 11th, 2020
The 19th Sunday after Pentecost
The Order of Service
STEWARDSHIP SEASON
“Transformed by Grace!”
PRELUDE: “Prelude on Morecambe” played by Marilyn Lee
WELCOME: Rob Bickmore
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Sue Sarno
Our faith transforms us!
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PETALUMA
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
October 11th, 2020
The 19th Sunday after Pentecost
The Order of Service
STEWARDSHIP SEASON
“Transformed by Grace!”
PRELUDE: “Prelude on Morecambe” played by Marilyn Lee
WELCOME: Rob Bickmore
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Sue Sarno
Our faith transforms us!
Our participation in Christian community transforms us.
But make no mistake, it is by God’s grace that this transformation takes place.
Come, let us embrace the grace.
Come, let us open ourselves to transformation in worship and ministry!
OPENING HYMN: “Amazing Grace” (UMH 378, verses 1-4) played by Marilyn Lee
1: Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now I am found,
was blind, but now I see.
2: 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
3: Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come:
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4: The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Sue Sarno
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Sue Sarno
ASSURANCE OR PARDON: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 4:1-9 read by Sue Sarno
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: 2d Corinthians 5:16-20 read by Charlotte Peterson
SERMON: “Transformed by Grace” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORDS PRAYER: read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
Mo dou qai masu kina vakaoqo: “Tama i keimami mai omalagi,
Me vakarokorokotaki na yacamuni,
Me yaco mai na nomuni matanitu; Me caka na lomamuni e vuravura
Me vaka sa caka tiko mai lomalagi,
“Ni solia mai vei keimami ena siga oqo Na kakana e rauti keimami.”
Ni bokoca mada na neimami i valavala ca, Me vaka keimami sa
bokoca oti na nodra Era sai valavala ca vei keimami.
Ni kakua ni kauti keimami ki na vere; Ka mo ni vakabulai keimami
mai na ca. (Ni sa nomuni na matanitu, Kei na kaukauwa,
Kei na lagilagi Ka sega ni mudu. Emeni.
THE LORD'S PRAYER: read in English by Rob Bickmore
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.
HOW GOD’S GRACE CALLS US TO A DEEPER STEWARDSHIP: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
OFFERTORY: “Sacrament” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “God of Grace and God of Glory” (UMH 577) played by Marilyn Lee
1: God of grace and God of glory,
on your people pour your power;
crown your ancient church's story,
bring it's bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
for the facing or this hour,
for the facing of this hour.
2: Lo! the hosts of evil around us
scorn the Christ, assail his ways!
From the fears that long have bound us
free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.
3: Cure your children's warring madness;
bend our pride to your control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss your kingdom's goal,
less we miss your kingdom's goal.
4: Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the gift of your salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving you whom we adore,
serving you who we adore.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: “Psalm 19” played by Marilyn Lee
