Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 3, 2017
Announcements
PLEASE, sign and pass the blue attendance pads that are in every row
*Chorus of Welcome “The Family of God”
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God—I’ve been washed in the fountain,
cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod;
for I’m part of the family, the family of God.
*Call to Worship Psalm 105
L: Give thanks to the Lord, proclaim His greatness; tell the nations what God has done.
P: Sing praise to the Lord; tell the wonderful things He has done.
L: Be glad that we belong to God; let all who worship God rejoice.
P: Go to the Lord for help; and worship God continually.
*Opening Hymn “Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know” # 163
*Opening Prayer
Almighty God, who called Your Church to bear witness that You were in Christ
reconciling the world to Yourself: Help us proclaim the good news of Your love,
that all who hear it may be drawn to You; through Jesus who was lifted up
on the cross, and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen.
Children’s Message
Joys & Concerns Gathered Prayer
Gifts and Offerings The Offertory
*The Doxology “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” # 95
*The Offertory Prayer
*Hymn “Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus” # 325
Gospel Lesson St. Matthew 16:21-28 # 951
Sermon “From That Time On…”
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed # 881
*Service of Holy Communion
The Lord be with you…………………...….And also with you.
Lift up your hearts……………………...…..We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God…….It is right to give God thanks and praise.
...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 AREFULL OF YOUR GLORY,
HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST. BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES
IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.
...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.
...Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church,
all glory and honor is yours, almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.
THE LORD'S PRAYER + BREAKING THE BREAD + GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Lord God, the source of truth and love, keep us faithful to Jesus’ teaching
to lose ourselves so that we may be found in You. Impress upon us
the importance of fellowship with one another so that, united in prayer
and the breaking of bread, we can know ourselves to be Your children,
now and always. Amen.
*Hymn “Take Up Thy Cross” [VS. 1-3] # 415
Benediction
Quiet Meditation, Reflection, and Prayer
*Choral Benediction “Take Up Your Cross” [VS. 4] # 415
Take up your cross and follow Christ, nor think till death to lay it down;
for only those who bear the cross may hope to wear the glorious crown.
*Please stand if you are able
Throughout the four Sunday’s in September we will take an offering that will go toward helping the people in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. We will send our offering to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Thank you for giving!
Lectionary Lessons for Next Sunday:
Exodus12:1-14, Psalm 149, Romans 13:8-14, & Matthew18:15-20
2017 Flower Chart in the Narthex Cost is $25 for 2 bouquets, $20 for a centerpiece.
Altar Flowers Happy Birthday Carol Evans!
WELCOME TO ALL OUR VISITING FRIENDS!
It is a pleasure to have you with us today, and it will be an even greater pleasure to see you again! We hope that your faith will be strengthened by your time here. It is a genuine privilege to gather as God’s people to open ourselves to the presence of God and to praise God with living hearts. Large print hymnbooks and bulletins along with listening devices are available.
CRESCENTVILLE UMCMISSION STATEMENT
We at CrescentvilleUnitedMethodistChurch believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and we will invite people into a relationship with Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will continue to grow spiritually in our relationship with Christ. As a fellowship of caring, concerned people, we will respond as disciples to reach out and serve the community.
Weekly Offering Report: Our General Fund Offering for Sunday, 8/27/2017 $617.00. Giving is celebrating and showing how grateful you are for what God has given you or what God is doing in your life. Your offerings are needed and appreciated. Thank you!
CIRCLE OF CONCERN
Week 1:Kayla & Christian; Mallory; Allyson Jenkins & family.
Week 2:John McBride; Linda Costello;Lynne; Eileen Colelli; Debbie Wittmer; Marina Jean.
Week 3: Ford Crockett Budman, welcome to our world!; Ruth Goanue; Emily Wilson; Joanne & her
husband; Sierra Leone flood victims & entire nation.
Week 4:Derek Budman family, got to higher ground;Everyone in Texas; McManus family;Sana
Joshua, for favor; Jean Bernard, for another year; family in Haiti; Grandma, & Grandfather;
Jayda & Monae; Stacy & Carlton; Rita Gborplay; Sherma & James; Joe Frett; Mary Scarcelli.
On-going: Anna & Suzanne Turner; Brzoza family; Betty Sauerwald; Tillie Haeberle; John Tarsnoh & family;
Dorothy Buzzard; Evelyn Atkinson; June Christopher; Rev. Salim Khan; Philadelphia Fire
Department; PhiladelphiaSchool District; Lawncrest Community; Liberia & Ebola Crisis.
Family & Friends Serving in the Armed Services: Please include Pastor Randy and family, and all ourfamily and friends of CUMC & FMUMC in your daily prayers. Also, pray for President Trump, our Men & Women serving here and abroad, our nation and for world peace.
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Today,Sept. 3–SundayWorship Service 10:30 AM.
Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon.
Sat., Sept. 9 – Bus Trip to Ocean Grove, NJ. with Lighthouse Fellowship UMC.
Leaving the Lighthouseparking lot at 8 AM and returning around 9 PM.
There are a few seats open if anyone is still interested in coming.
Sun., Sept. 10–SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM.
Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon.
Mon., Sept. 11 -JOY Women’s Fellowship will meet at 12 Noon.
Bring a sandwich, drinks & desserts will be provided.
Sun., Sept. 17–SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM.
Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon.
Sun., Sept. 24–SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM.
Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon.
Looking ahead:
Our Annual Flea Market & Bazaar is October 28th, 9 AM – 1:30 PM.
If you have any items for the Flea Market or would like to help out on that day see
Sue Snyder andWendy Farrer. (We are not taking used clothes, TV’s, or Computer monitors)
Crescentville United MethodistChurch
A Changing Church for Changing Times
Rev. Randy M. Brubaker, Pastor
412 Sentner Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania19120
215-745-7115 – Fax. 215-745-7258
Web Site – crescentvilleumc.com