Prelude Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies (arr. Mansfield)
Hannah Barrett, organist
Welcome & Announcements please pass attendance pads
Silent Reflection and Opening Prayer Susan Murithi, Senior Pastor
Greeting time (You may stand up and greet those around you with a hand shake or an elbow bump)
*Opening Hymn Great Is the Lord FWS2022
*Call to Worship Mary Meckenstock-Gribben
Leader: A basket of ripe fruit is set before us.
People: We come to hear what the Lord is saying.
Leader: The days are coming when truth will be scarce.
People: We seek the living word of God.
Leader: In a dry and weary land, we thirst for righteousness.
People: Let us hunger for the justice of the Lord.
Leader: Lift your hearts to the Lord who sees all.
People: We worship with sincerity and faith.
Children’s Time Sarah Miller
Prayer Hymn Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee (Vs 1&4) UMH 562
Prayers of the People Troy Miller, Assoc. Pastor
Lord’s Prayer UMH 95
Scripture Reading: Amos 8:1-12 (NIV) Mary Meckenstock-Gribben
Sermon “Ripe Fruit Was Meant to be Shared”
Susan Murithi, Senior Pastor
Faithful Stewardship Proverbs 21:26 Mary Meckenstock-Gribben
“The righteous give without sparing.”
Prayer: “Lord of our desires, So many chase after more, never satisfied, but Your Word says the righteous give without holding back. Help us to live with open hands and content hearts. Free us from endless wanting, and fill us with a desire to bless others. Make generosity our joy, and let our lives reflect Your giving nature. Amen.”
Offertory O Worship the King (arr. Wagner)
Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95
Offertory Prayer Pastor Troy
*Closing Hymn Sent Forth by God’s Blessing UMH 664
*Benediction
*Postlude Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (arr. Wagner)