GATHERING TO PRAISE GOD Sunday, August 15, 2021

Organ Prelude

Praise Song

Welcome

The People Gather
L: Who will be a witness for our God?
All: We lift our heads and hearts in praise to the Lord.
L: Who will offer an undignified shout to our God, creator of heaven and earth?
All: We lift our heads and hearts in praise to the Lord.
L: Then stand up, get into the aisles, sing about the love of the Lord and testify about God’s goodness! Lift joyful praise in the presence of the Almighty! Extol the name of the one who knows all and hears all of our petitions.
All: (Lift up your hands) We lift our heads and hearts in praise to the Lord!
L: Lift up your heads, O gates. And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the God of glory may come in. Psalm 24:7
All: Who is the God of glory? The Lord of hosts, that one is the God of glory. We lift up our heads and hearts to the God of glory!

Hymn Here I Am Lord UMH 593

The People Pray
Where can we go that your presence may not be felt, dear God? Your Spirit cannot be contained in any geographical area. You fill the whole universe, for you created it. None can fathom your works. The height, breadth and depth of your wisdom far exceed our comprehension. Yet you have made yourself avaiable to the least of us. We praise you for your Holy Spirit who even now lives with us. We are confident you will never leave us nor forsake us. Help us to truly appreciate the victory that we find in you. Help us to lift our hearts and voices in praise to the only true, wise, and living God. Amen.

Special Music

The Lord’s Prayer

The Word of God for the People of God

Scripture Psalm 150

Praise Song

Hymn Sing

Pastoral Prayer

The People Bring Their Gifts
There are baskets in the back or use your online app

The People Come to the Table
Blessing of the Sacraments
Sharing the meal

The People Go into The World

Praise Song

Benediction
L: From where we are to where you need us,
All: Jesus lead on.
L: From the security of what we know to the adventure of what you will reveal,
All: Jesus lead on.
L: To change this world until it resembles your kingdom,
All: Jesus lead on.
L: Because good things have been prepared for those who love God,
All: Jesus lead on.

Organ Postlude