Bulletin
South Vernon United Methodist Church
“Brighten the Corner Where We Are with the Love of Jesus”
142 Columbus Rd. Mt. Vernon, Ohio
August 14, 2022
“Pentecost Season”
Our Gathering
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Robert Alexander
Prelude: Barbara Spitzer, Pianist
Bringing Forth the Light of Christ
Order of Worship
* Call to Worship Shirley Lepley, Liturgist
L: Come, let us sing to God, let us make a joyful noise to
rock of salvation!
P: Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving; let us
make a joyful noise with songs of praise!
L: In God’s hands are the depths of the earth, and the heights
of mountains.
P: The sea belongs to God, its Maker, whose hands formed
the dry land.
L: Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before
God, our Maker!
All: For we are of God. We are the people of God’s pasture
and the sheep of God’s hand!.
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*Unison Prayer Shirley Lepley, Liturgist
O Source of all living things, we praise you for the power
of recurring re-creation of life we see around us, and for
the timeless resurrection of Jesus Christ. May these signs
inspire us to manifest your presence in our relationships
and actions, that we may serve you by serving all persons
in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
*Sharing the Peace of Christ
Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Barbara Spitzer, Pianist
*The Doxology
Praise God, from who all blessing flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below,
Praise Him above the heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
*Prayer of Dedication Rev. Robert Alexander
Message Rev. Robert Alexander
The Text: Luke 15:11-32 (part I ) “The Parable of the Loving Father”
Prayer Concerns and Joys of Church Family and Community
Sent Forth to Serve
*Prayer Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” Pg. 348
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
*Benediction Rev. Robert Alexander
Let us go into the world, shouting through our lives the
self-giving love of Jesus Christ, who became poor for our
sakes. Through the power of the Spirit and the love
God, may we serve others as though serving Christ. Amen
*The Light of Christ Goes into the World
Postlude Barbara Spitzer, Pianist
*Please stand if you are able
Annoncements & Calendar
August
17th SPRC Meetings at the Church
18th United Women of Faith Dining out @ 6:00 pm
September
8th Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm
15th United Women of Faith @ 6:00 pm