September 18, 2022
Season of Creation, Storm Sunday
Welcome
Prelude: “Prelude in Db Major (“Raindrop”), Op. 28, No. 15” Frederic Chopin
Call to Worship: Sandy Green and Gilbert Stones
In the name of God, present in the thunder of the storm.
In the name of Christ, present in the stillness after the storm.
In the name of the Spirit, present is the winds of the storm.
Holy! Holy! Holy!
Earth is filled with God’s presence.
Christ, as we come to into this sanctuary today,
we enter your presence even in the storm.
Holy! Holy! Holy!
Earth is filled with your presence.
Opening Hymn: “I Sing
the Almighty Power of God” #152
Prayer Before the Word: Gilbert Stones
First Lesson: Job 28:20-27
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God
Psalter: Psalm 29 #761
Gospel Lesson: Luke 8:22-25
L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ
Sermon: “Singin' in the Rain" Pastor Gilbert Stones
Hymn: “Give to the Winds Thy Fears” #129
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we
forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever.
Amen.
Offering our Gifts to God [Click here to go to online giving]
Offertory: "Nun danket alle Gott" (Now Thank We All Our God) Georg Friedrich Kaufmann
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King” #62
Benediction
Song of Blessing: “Shalom to You”
Passing the Peace of Christ with phone calls, texts, emails, cards and prayers
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Thanks to everyone who made today’s service possible
Sarah Jane Scott - Piano, Organ and Vocals
Debbie Wacker - Liturgy & Scripture
Rich Bolin, Cheryl Dove, Jora Landis, Gilbert Stones - Vocals
Rich Bolin, Kasey P. Lindsay, Mary Anne Meyer, Gilbert Stones - Primary Videography
Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor
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