9/29/19 10:10am Service

Today is the next part of a series that will be looking at how we build momentum to build faith in our lives, and in the lives of others
Prelude
As the music starts before the service, take some time to center yourself in God's presence and direct your thoughts to him.

Meet & Greet
This is a time to say hi to the folks around you, and to share in God's peace and grace as we gather as a community of faith

First Hymn: #131 We Gather Together

Announcements
Come out to Tastee Treat on Wednesday at 11:15am for lunch with our Bishop and others riding across Missouri for Mozambique 
We're collecting socks new socks for Disney Elementary
And a sign-up is available for our last 5th Quarter of the season, we're providing pizza toppings!

​​Joys & Concerns
This is a time to share the good things, joys, and celebrations in that have taken place in the last week, as well as the hard things and concerns that we face.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord's Prayer
Take some time to lift your prayers up to God, especially the joys and concerns that have been stated, or that have been left unstated. After some time for silent prayer, Pastor John will lead in a few words of prayer, and then we'll join together in the Lord's Prayer.

Our 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 us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. 
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Children's Message
This is a time led by a church member with a message specially for our kids. Afterwards, the children are invited to go with the Sunday School teachers downstairs for their own special part of the service. They'll come back up at the end of the service. 
As the children come forward, please join in singing the first verse of Jesus Loves Me

1. Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! (sing 3x’s)
The Bible tells me so.

Offertory
The ushers will come forward and receive the offering plates. The liturgist will say a prayer as we begin a time to give to God. This isn't just about the money that we put in the plates, but it is about how we give to God out of our love for him.

Doxology
After the offertory has finished, please stand as you are able, and join in giving thanks to God for these offerings. Please join in singing the doxology.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer & Scripture: Psalm 118:1-6
1Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, 
because his faithful love lasts forever. 
2Let Israel say it: 
"God’s faithful love lasts forever!"
3Let the house of Aaron say it: 
"God’s faithful love lasts forever!"
4Let those who honor the LORD say it:
"God’s faithful love lasts forever!"
5In tight circumstances, I cried out to the LORD.
The LORD answered me with wide-open spaces.
6The LORD is for me—I won’t be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?​

Leader: This is the Word of God, for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God!

Second Hymn: #451 Be Thou My Vision

Message: Planning for Fear
If you get a chance, catch up on your homework!

1. Go to a forgotten place in our community and drive or walk around to see what is there
2. Do something uncomfortable. Begin building a relationship with someone you don't know, or start/join an activity that requires you to interact with other people in a way you aren't used to

No homework for this week, but remember the flywheel point
​Below is the video that will be shown during worship

NP4NP Recovery Ministry: Welcome Home at St. Paul's (Joplin) from MoUMethodist on Vimeo.

Final Hymn: #467 Trust and Obey

​Benediction
Hear the words as we are sent back out into the world, and know that you are sent in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit