PO Box 164, 617 State Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-6642
Rev. Lynn A. Sullivan, Pastor
Rev. Donald Casselman, Pastor Emeritus
Phyllis Shaw, Director of Music & Organist
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Communion Sunday
September 5, 2010
11:00 AM
Organ PreludeWelcome with Celebrations and ConcernsLighting the Candles/Bell CallCongregational Introit “Surely the Presence” (Pew Song Sheet) We Gather in Praise * Call to Worship Leader: It does not matter where you work, People: or whether you get paid or not; Leader: for earthly work takes second place People: to the work that is done Leader: for the kingdom of God. People: So we come to praise and honor our Lord, Leader: for he is our true Master and King. People: The works of our hands Leader: and hearts and minds People: in his name we humbly bring. Leader: As servants of our gracious God, People: we come to worship him. *Hymn “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Vs. 1 & 4 No. 71 *Unison Prayer of InvocationLord of all, you give each of us work to do, whether it is at home, at school, at a place of employment, at church or elsewhere. Above all, you give us the greatest work of love. Master, be at work in our hearts and minds, transforming and growing your love in us, empowering us with your Holy Spirit, and giving us grace sufficient to labor in love with you. God of love, teach us and train us to imitate you. Amen. *Greet One Another Something for the Child in Each of Us Mary Ellen Talarico Responsive Reading Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Pew Bible p. 503 *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. Amen. We Share God’s Word Old Testament: Jeremiah 18:1-11 NRSV p. 629; Message p. 1057 Epistle: Philemon 1-21 NRSV p. 970; Message p. 1652 Gospel: Luke 14:25-33 NRSV p. 850; Message p. 1436 Reflections on the Readings: Cheryl Sayer, Phyllis Shaw, Pastor Lynn We Dedicate Our Lives Pastoral Prayer & the Lord’s PrayerOur 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 usour debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not intotemptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever, Amen.Congregational Prayer Response “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (Pew Song Sheet) Presentation of Our Tithes & OfferingsChoir Anthem*Doxology*Prayer of Dedication Celebration of the Lord’s Supper - All who desire to know the grace of God through fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ at his table are welcome to participate.InvitationHymn of Preparation “As We Gather at Your Table” No.695Prayer of ThanksgivingWords of Institution Presentation and Partaking of the Bread and CupCongregation will come forward when Pastor & those standing beckon. As we come forward for communion, please form a circle around the sanctuary filling in one pew in order to close our circle. Those who have difficulty with coming forward may remain seated. The one who is standing closest will serve the one who is seated. We will serve one another around the circle, dipping bread into cup and partaking while bread and cup is still being passed. Congregation may join in singing the refrain: We come to your feast; we come to your feast: the young and the old, the frightened, the bold,the greatest and the least.We come to your feast; we come to your feast: with the fruit of our lands and the work of our hands, we come to your feast. (words & music by Michael Juncas) Blessing ANNOUNCEMENTSBirthdays & AnniversariesTues 9/7 Nathan KennedyThu 9/9 Andrew & Ramona KennedyFri 9/10 Bill HarperSat 9/11 Ginny LaClair Please sign the Attendance Pad and pass to the next person in your pew, then pass it back noting who your neighbors are. Sunday, September 12, Children’s Story – Bette KennedySunday, September 12, Greeters – June Ross Sunday school for ALL ages begins Sunday, September 12 at 9:45 AM. A Special Event Sunday School on the 4th Sunday each month with Continental Breakfast beginning at 9:30 AM, followed by an hour of Storytelling and activities for all ages. Choir practice 6:30 PM on Tuesdays Cub Scouts Pack 3 meets 6:30 PM on Wednesdays Thursday, September 9th, 4:30 PM there will be Chicken and Biscuit Dinner at United Methodist Church, 627 Caroline St. Adults $7.00; child 12 and under $3.00; under 5 free, except for take-outs. For more information call 393-1289. Delivery available. Saturday September 11th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM ABCNYS Board of Mission meet in Manlius, NY. Sunday, September 12th, 9:45 AM Sunday school for all ages begins.Thursday, September 16th, 6:30 PM: Empower Team.Monday, September 20th, 11:00 AM ABW Ministries meet. Monday, September 20th, 6:30 PM: Christian Education.Tuesday, September 28th, 9:30 AM NCA (North Country Association) Clergy meeting.Wednesday, September 29th, 10:00 AM St. Joseph’s Nursing Home service.PRAYER JOYS & CONCERN S Peace & healing in the World; people of Chile & Haiti & our ABC missionariesOur NationOur troops serving abroad, especially in Iraq & AfghanistanOur communityThose in Transition: ABC NYS RegionChurches & Christian witness, Empower TeamThose facing financial challenges and decisions.Those struggling with addictions & depression.The unemployedThose who are grievingBetty Borda, Anna Bressette, Mary Lou Bromley, Peggy Cole, Nat Combar, Jo Anne Deller, Marty Erickson, Jim & Theresa Evans, Chris Fay, Gideon’s mother, Nan Fiscella, Dorothy Fishel, Connor Furner, Linda Furner, Aline Galca, Rosemary Gauthier, Ben Hamblett, Gloria Hauser, Bill Herdegen, Nancy Hess, Veronica Hughes, Doug Hurto, Bob Jaquin, Ben Johnson, Nancy K., Randy Livingstone, Charlotte M., Ruth Manzi, John Marshall Diane McConnell, Mrs. McGregor & grandson, Don Murray, Eleanor & Robert Murray, Al O’Marah, Jim Patterson, Ray & Krista Schroeder and their boys, Karstyn and Kaiden, Bridgett Sharps, Petra Shaw, Jeff Simmons, Fred Spicer, Glenn Stewart, Ginny Taylor, Douglas Thatcher, Thomas Thatcher, David Troiano, Nancy Weeks, Phyllis Witherell. 