Middle School and God as our Father
Join us in worship this Sunday, online and in person at 10:30am
Welcome to Worship!
This past week The Crossing got off to a great start! Be sure to look at the ways that you can help with our programs that we have for kids. What you can do will have a huge impact and be a great help.
Peace,
Pastor John
In Worship
This Sunday we’re getting into the main part of our Back-to-School series. We’re taking a deep look into who God is through the Apostle’s Creed, and this Sunday through the Lord’s Prayer too. There’s also a little bit of middle school shenanigans thrown in there too. Come join us in person or online as we see Jesus tell us more about God and share with us something new.
You can join us in person or online, either on Facebook or YouTube.
Bulletin
Prelude - Bringing in the Light of Christ
*Opening Prayer
Loving God,
Lead us to grow in faith
Help us to live as your image
And show us how to share you love
with all the world
In Jesus Name we pray, Amen
*Informal Moments of Greeting - Alleluia
*Hymn - Maker in Whom We Live - UMH 88
Announcements, Joys and Concerns
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Look to the end of this bulletin to find a list of upcoming events and the prayer concerns
Pastoral Prayer
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 power, and the glory forever. Amen
Children’s Time - Jesus Loves Me
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! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.”
Hymn - Rock of Ages Cleft for Me - UMH 361
Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles Creed - UMH 881
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen
*Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end, Amen, Amen.
Offertory - Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness
*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 of Dedication
Video Special
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:8-15
Message - Our Father in Heaven
Hymn - How Great Thou Art - UMH 77
Benediction - Go Now in Peace
Go now in peace; never be afraid; God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true; know God will guide you in all you do. Go now in love and show you believe; Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above; Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. A-men, A-men, A-men.
*Please stand as you are able
Looking Ahead
Every Day: The Crossing after school to 5pm
Thrift Store: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 9-4, 1st & 3rd Sat 9-1
Terrific Tuesday: 9:30, online at 4pm
Kids Quest starts on 9/24!!!!
Prayer Concerns
Places & Situations: Nursing Homes & Homebound residents, Care Givers, Military Personnel & Families, Wars in Ukraine & Israel, Missionaries, Violence close to home and far away, Victims of disasters, Visitors & Newcomers
Church: Our church and its members, Southwest District, MO Conference, UMC Denomination, Moving pastors, their families, & their churches
Individuals: Annie Neely, Ron Morris, Rick Hefling & Nyla, Frank & Bernita Taylor, Roger Hawks, David Marchand, Flora Hurst, Kenyon Taft, Scott Obert, Joyce Moss, Nancy Good, Linda Claypool, Laura Allen, Norma Beckley, Gina Smith, Jennifer Cannon, Shari Beckley, Karen Hudspeth Gardner, Steve & Debbie Ogden, Kesler Michie, Jimmy Oneal & Terresa, Ronda Hawks
Good Shepherd & RCF: Sandra Thomas, Lorraine Sands, Dorothy Wilson, Treva Moyer, Leon Charles, Joanna Badovinatzs, Verna Mae Wilson, Karen Willde
Worship Leaders & Info
Piano: Renee Galer
Song Leader: Joyce Duncan
Sight & Sound: Neal & Nathan Sands, Shawn Cossins
Piano Next Week: Carolyn Young