17th Sunday after Pentecost
SERMON SERIES:  Faith of the Philippians • “Servant-Bees for Jesus“

With warm hearts and hands, we welcome all who come to worship the Lord. May this be a time of encouragement and inspiration for us all. Sunday school students will go downstairs following the “exchange of Christ’s peace.” Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

EPISTLE LESSON: Philippians 1: 1–14, 21–30
Paul commends the faith of the Philippians.

GOSPEL LESSON:     Matthew 20: 1–16  
Jesus demonstrates the nature of God’s justice

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM:“A Jubilant Song” by Mary Lynn Lightfoot

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON SERIES: “Faith of the Philippians“
I. “Servant-Bees for Jesus“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

16th Sunday after Pentecost & Rally Day

Welcome to worship, Christian education and fellowship this Rally Day Sunday, Sep. 13th! We rejoice to gather with long-term friends and to meet new ones. Sunday school begins this Sunday, and students will meet in Fellowship Hall following the Sunday school teacher commissioning during worship.

Join us for brunch in Fellowship Hall following the service.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON:  Genesis 45:1–8, 50: 14–21
By offering his brothers forgiveness, Joseph demonstrates the steadfast love, the hospitality, and the mercy of God.

GOSPEL LESSON:     Matthew 18: 21–35  
Jesus illustrates danger of forgiveness refusal.

SOLO: “You Raise Me Up”
Maggie Morokutti – soloist

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “Forgiven Anyone Recently?“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

15th Sunday after Pentecost

Welcome! The prophet Isaiah reminds us that “those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint” (40:31). Let us claim that wonderful promise as we present ourselves humbly before God. Please note that all are welcome to this Sunday’s sacred moment of communion. As we share the bread and cup, may we remember Christ’s love and sacrifice and celebrate the grace we’ve received.

Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

HEBREW LESSON:  Job 37: 14–24, 38: 1, 4–18
Job is confronted with the majesty and omnipotence of God.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Matthew 18: 15–20 
Jesus assures his presence in our gatherings

ANTHEM: “Domine Deus” by Antonio Vivaldi
Maggie Morokutti, Soloist

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “The Majesty of God’s Creation“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

41th Sunday after Pentecost | “Vacationing With Jesus“

The psalmist invites us to “seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually” (Psalm 105:4). May you sense the Lord’s presence at Sunday’s worship and throughout your days. All are welcome. Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

HEBREW LESSON:  Exodus 3: 1–15.     God calls and Moses turns aside.
He also is less than enthusiastic about doing what he is told.

GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 16: 13–28. Peter declares Jesus as the Christ

SOLO: “Panis Angelicus” by Cesar Franck  
Maggie Morokutti: Soloist

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “Vacationing with Jesus“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.