- Links in the "We Worship" section of this email take you further down the body of the email. (We do not always provide lyrics for all hymns due to time constraints and copyright issues, but will include them whenever possible.)
- Links in other sections lead to pages on our website or other sites such as our page on Facebook, our video collection on Vimeo, or Tithely (the service we use to allow allow any and all worshippers to make an offering online).
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We Worship
We Gather
CALL TO WORSHIP (Call and Response)
L: With the pressing crowds, searching for healing and hope,
P: We wish to see Jesus.
L: With the pushed out and cast aside, with the lonely lost, stripped of pride,
P: We wish to see Jesus.
L: With those who seek mystery and meaning, wisdom and grace,
P: We wish to see Jesus.
PRAISE HYMN: Congregation's Choice
OPENING PRAYER (In Unison)
L: Let us worship the God who gathers us! Let us pray in his name together:
O Lord, how good and righteous are your judgements. Your testimonies are sure, and your promises are always kept. Receive now our worship of your glory. Delight in the songs of praise which we offer to your holy name. We know that your law is true and is the way of righteousness. Fill us with your Spirit of understanding that we may live to your glory and proclaim the good news of eternal life in all the world. Accept our praise and thanksgiving for all your mercies to us, and grant to us what we most need. These things we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
We Proclaim
GLORIA PATRI
PEACE PRAYER
PEACE HYMN: Congregation's Choice
Rev. Val will read the scriptures, followed by the congregational response:
L: The scriptures of God for the people of God.
A: Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE: Going Out On a Limb
We Respond
HYMN: Congregation's Choice
PASTORAL PRAYER (Joys & Concerns)
(Rev. Val will pray first, then all will pray the Lord's prayer.)
Lord’s Prayer (All)
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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.
Amen.
HYMN: Congregation's Choice
We Go Forth
BENEDICTION
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HYMNS
GLORIA PATRI
(United Methodist Hymnal #70)
Glory be to the Father,
And to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
It is now and ever shall be.
World without end,
Amen. Amen.
DOXOLOGY
(United Methodist Hymnal #95)
V1: 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!
V2: Praise God, who holds us in His heart,
Praise Christ, who never will depart,
Praise Spirit, who will ever come,
Praise Trinity, who is our home.
Amen.
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SCRIPTURE READING(S)
God, open us to hear and receive your scriptures today as you would have us hear them, understand them as you would have us understand them, and to act upon them as you would have us act upon them.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
*Scriptures this morning are from New Revised Standard Version, which is the same as the Bibles in your pews.
Isaiah 1:16-18 - Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.
Come now, let us argue it out, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.
Psalm 32:1-7 - Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.
Luke 19:1-10 - He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way.
When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him.
All who saw it began to grumble and said, "He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner."
Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, "Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much."
Then Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost."
L: The scriptures of God for the people of God.
A: Thanks be to God.
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SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
Rev. Pat Whittemore, Tennessee/Holston/Memphis Course of Study Instructor
Instructions for those worshipping with us online: Have bread and juice or an appropriate beverage ready. As we go through the service, one person in your family or gathering should emulate the actions of breaking the bread and lifting the "cup" when Rev. Val does so. While we provide individually prepared portions of the elements for in-person worshippers as a COVID safety protocol, if you are with people in your household, you can use the intinction method (tear off and had each person a bite-sized portion of the bread which they can then dip into one communal cup). As you offer them the bread, say "This is Christ's body broken for you." As you offer them the cup, say "This is Christ's blood poured out for you."
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
L: Lift up your hearts!
P: We lift them to the Lord!
L: Almighty God, creator of heaven and earth, you made us in your image, to love and be loved. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. By the suffering, death, and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you delivered us from slavery to sin and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit.
On the night in which Jesus gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
When the supper was over he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
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. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood.
P: By your Spirit, God, make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory, and we feast at his heavenly banquet. Through your Son Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit in your holy church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.
Amen.
L: The Lord’s table is ready. For those worshipping here in person, please remain seated and I will bring the elements to you. For those worshipping online, you may now share the elements with one another.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
To access the video of today's service:
Save the Date!
(all times given are in Eastern Time)
- Sept. 4 – Oct. 23 – Crumpets & Crafts After-Worship Fellowship
- November 2-4 – Prayer vigil for Southeast Jurisdictional Conference at Lake Junaluska
Our small groups currently meet via Zoom. You don't have to be a member of Union Grove to participate in these groups. They are open to everyone.
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 Dear <<First Name>>,
It seems the holidays are looming, doesn't it? Monday is All Hallows' Eve, Tuesday is All Souls Day, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Advent is only a few weeks away. We've finished learning the Spiritual Disciplines that can help us grow closer to God and I hope each of you has found at least one of the disciplines helpful and something you can incorporate into your own spiritual life. We'll be closing out Year C with some "face-to-face" encounters with Jesus and wrapping it all up on November 20, Reign of Christ Sunday. Make plans to join us in-person or on Facebook each Sunday at 11 a.m. ET and don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed next Saturday, November 5!
Yours in Christ,
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For our virtual worshippers: If you are able, please consider making an offering or paying your tithes through our online service at Tithe.ly. It’s safe, it’s free, and your offerings will help us continue ministry at Union Grove and provide resources for mission work in our community. Just visit https://tithe.ly/give?c=4118449, and follow the instruction for making your offering. You may be prompted to create an account with them. There is no fee for the account or for making your offering through Tithe.ly.
If you are not comfortable using a debit or credit card online, you can mail your offerings/tithes to:
Union Grove UMC
1151 Lane Drive
Friendsville, TN 37737
Please be sure to make your checks payable to Union Grove UMC!
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Pastor: Rev. Val Ohle - 865-924-8339, revsheseesfar@comcast.net
Admin Council Chair: Michael Stinnett
Admin. Council Treasurer: Sue Schmadebeck
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