September draws to a close

Autumn arrives at Glenville UMC

Korla S. is today's reader

Faithful attendance in September  

Bulletin for September 27

 “Listen, my people, to my teaching; tilt your ears toward the words of my mouth.” 

Psalm 78:1 (CEB)

Prelude Music

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship – (from the Church of Scotland)

Almighty God, You have built Your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. Join us together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may become a holy temple, acceptable to You: Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

*Hymn: “To God Be the Glory,” #98

*Prayer (from Liturgies Alive: Models of Celebrations website)

Let us pray that the Lord may guide our world. Lord, mighty God, You lead the world and all humanity to their destiny in You. Give to the leaders of the world and of our country a vision of the future that is both imaginative and realistic, and respectful of human rights and dignity. Help us to bear witness in everyday life to the values of the Gospel and to be involved in the work of freedom, integrity, and justice. May we thus build up a community that foreshadows our heavenly homeland. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Gloria Patri #70  

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer                                                

*Doxology:  #95

*Offering Prayer

Epistle Lesson: Philippians 2:1-11

Hymn: “Trust and Obey,” #467

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 21:23-32  

Sermon: “By whose authority?”

*Hymn: “He Touched Me,” #367

 *Benediction

*Choral Amen

Postlude Music

“The worship is ended; let the service begin.” 

*Please rise in body or in spirit.

We urgently need One-Handled Bags!

If you sew—or know someone who does—this is a great project to take on right now. Midwest Mission is making more kits than ever, and we need more bags to keep up.

One-Handled Bags are used to pack our Student Kits, Feminine Hygiene Kits, and Layette Kits. Every bag you make helps us prepare these kits to send hope and empowerment around the world.

Have some time and fabric to spare? Pick up your sewing machine and help us fill this need!

Find the One-Handled Bag pattern: midwestmission.org/patterns

And if you know a sewer who might enjoy this project, please share this post with them!

Wednesdays with the Wesleys

I fear, wherever riches have increased (exceeding few are the exceptions) the essence of religion, the mind that was in Christ, has decreased in the same proportion.

Therefore, do I not see how it is possible, in the nature of things, for any revival of true religion to continue long. For religion must necessarily produce both industry and frugality. And these cannot but produce riches. But as riches increase, so will pride, and anger, and love of the world in all its branches.

- John Wesley (The Danger of Increasing Riches)

Prayer for the first day of autumn

O God of Creation, You have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.

As we embrace these autumn months,

May the earlier setting of the sun

Remind us to take time to rest.

May the crunch of the leaves beneath our feet

Remind us of the brevity of this earthly life.

May the steam of our breath in the cool air

Remind us that it is you who give us

Your breath of life.

May the scurrying of the squirrels and the migration of the birds

Remind us that You call us to follow Your will.

We praise You for Your goodness forever and ever.

Amen.

– Author Unknown

Scripture lessons for September 27

The first Sunday of Autumn will see us turn to Philippians 2:1-11 and Matthew 21:23-32 for our scripture lessons.

Today at Glenville UMC

 

Joys

+ Thankful for yesterday’s wonderful gathering of the Prairie Winds United Women in Faith Area (District) at the First UMC at Redwood Falls. Pastor Charles and Belinda presented the program about the Fresh Expressions Movement to create new opportunities to connect with neighbors in churches’ neighborhoods.

+ Praise God for the gift of Pastor Charles’ mother’s 95^th birthday this week.

+ Praise God for Karen G. worshipping with us today.

+ Thanks be to God for the joy of cooler weather.

+ Praise God for the faithful service of our beloved pianist, Renae H., and for Mike and Cheryl R. who served as ushers today.

Concerns

+ Praying for all impacted by the severe flooding in nearby New Richland yesterday.

+ Praying for traveling mercies for those apart from us.

+ Praying for the county’s Humane Society’s animal shelter that is at capacity.

+ Praying for Korla and Kraig S. as they manage without a functioning hot water heater and that it will be working again very soon.

+ Praying for all who are dealing with medical challenges, specifically, Karnella S., Craig R., Shelley G.’s brother-in-law Craig, Bob S.’ friend Meryl B., Nancy B.’s son-in-law Chris and neighbor Jerry, and Roy B. who are dealing with health issues.

+ Praying that God gives the strength and courage caregivers need while caring for their loved ones.

+ Praying for all who are struggling with food and housing insecurity.

+ Praying for all impacted by extreme weather conditions.

+ Praying for all who are impacted directly and indirectly by conflict in the world.

+ Praying for peace.