{"id":1696,"date":"2020-09-06T03:16:15","date_gmt":"2020-09-06T03:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/?p=1696"},"modified":"2020-09-06T03:16:21","modified_gmt":"2020-09-06T03:16:21","slug":"worship-for-the-fourteenth-sunday-after-pentecost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/2020\/09\/06\/worship-for-the-fourteenth-sunday-after-pentecost\/","title":{"rendered":"Worship for the Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>First United Methodist Church of Schenectady<br \/>\nWorship for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost<\/h1>\n<h2>September 6, 2020<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Page-2-Image-1.png\"><br \/>\n2020 Photo from Zach Long<\/p>\n<h2>Getting Centered<\/h2>\n<p>It may help to center yourself into worship by lighting a candle, as a symbol of God&#8217;s presence with you during the time of worship.  You may also want to pay attention to lighting, the position of your body, and the availability of distractions.<\/p>\n<h3>Breath Prayer<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cConnector \/ sanctify our relationships\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Breath prayers involve breathing in the first phrase, and breathing out the second.<br \/>\nYou may wish to simply pray for a moment before starting, or you may wish to pray while listening to the prelude.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prelude<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u201cSicilienne\u201d by Maria Theresia von Paradis<br \/>\nTranscribed for organ by Charles Callahan<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sicilienne - Maria Theresia von Paradis\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1zl79QJByTI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Call to Worship<\/h3>\n<p>One: From the silence, or from the noise,<br \/>\n<strong>Many: We bring our attention to the things of God.<\/strong><br \/>\nOne: From loneliness, or overstimulation,<br \/>\n<strong>Many: We move into worship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #89: <em>Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mormon Tabernacle Choir - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g3RhvVfCOII?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hymnary.org\/page\/fetch\/UMH\/88\/low\/89\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Page-3-Image-2.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Connecting in Prayer<\/h2>\n<h3>Shared Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Connecting Spirit,<br \/>\nAs we struggle to be apart from people we love,<br \/>\nwe remember that You still connect us to each other,<br \/>\nas you have always.<br \/>\nYou are part of the spirit of love and connection<br \/>\nin all relationships,<br \/>\nand you hold space for our love when we are apart.<br \/>\nMay we find ways to connect with you and with each other,<br \/>\nso as to find peace and hope.<br \/>\nAmen<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Silent Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Page-4-Image-3.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Pastoral Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><em>You are welcome to read this out-loud or silently.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\nConnecting Spirit,<br \/>\nAt times we ache for connection with those we love.<br \/>\n(Both those who have passed away and those we are simply distanced from.)<br \/>\nWe know some are deeply struggling, and wish we could support them.<br \/>\nIt can be hard, right now.<br \/>\nAnd at times, it can be wonderful too.<br \/>\nAt times we get blessed with connections that we never expected.<br \/>\nAt times your grace astounds us.<br \/>\nWe ask for your blessings on all who are struggling, who are ill, who are injured,<br \/>\nwho are grieving, and who are lonely. We seek your help to know how to support your people.<br \/>\nWe see the brokenness of the world, including the racial injustice.<br \/>\nGuide us to recognize our part in it,<br \/>\nand to be a part of changing it.<br \/>\nAmen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Lord&#8217;s Prayer<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our Father who art in heaven,<br \/>\nHallowed be thy name.<br \/>\nThy kingdom come.<br \/>\nThy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.<br \/>\nGive us this day our daily bread.<br \/>\nAnd forgive us our trespasses,<br \/>\nas we forgive those who trespass against us.<br \/>\nAnd lead us not into temptation,<br \/>\nbut deliver us from evil:<br \/>\nFor thine is the kingdom, and the power,<br \/>\nand the glory, for ever. Amen.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Page-5-Image-4.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Word and Reflection<\/h2>\n<h3>Choir Anthem<\/h3>\n<p><em>Ubi Caritas<\/em> &#8211; Michael John Trotta<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ubi Caritas  - Michael John Trotta -  composer\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-IWU5pJdjVI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nWhere charity and love are, God is there.<br \/>\nChrist\u2019s love has gathered us into one.<br \/>\nLet us rejoice and be pleased in Him.<br \/>\nLet us fear, and let us love the living God.<br \/>\nAnd may we love each other with a sincere heart.<br \/>\n\u201cWhere there is charity and love, God is there.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Scripture &#8211; Romans 13:8-14<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yeLoGCmhWOs4hC3ZVIL5jLqyAJegy2N4\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yeLoGCmhWOs4hC3ZVIL5jLqyAJegy2N4\/view<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Mission Moment &#8211; Jan Huston<\/h3>\n<p><strong>&#8220;This&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>This picture with its Bible verse was on Facebook recently. It inspired a friend of mine to try to lovingly save a friendship that was deteriorating because of political differences. They are still working on greater understanding and maintaining the friendship in spite of their differences.<br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\nCaleb Callahan<br \/>\nAugust 2<br \/>\nThis!<br \/>\nHe stands because of his conscience (his family serves in military).<br \/>\nTeammates understand and embrace him. They kneel because of conscience (their family experiences inequality). He understands and embraces them.<br \/>\nThis is what it looks like to LOVE your neighbor.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>1 Corinthians 131:7-8<\/p>\n<h3>Children&#8217;s Time<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Love Your Neighbor Children&#039;s Time\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JSXy4JvT2Qw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Passing of the Peace<\/h3>\n<p><em>If you are worshiping with others, please pass the Peace of Christ.<br \/>\nWhether you are alone or with others, please take a moment to find God&#8217;s peace within, and then to share it with the world. You may want to reach out to speak peace to another during this week.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #549: Where Charity and Love Prevail<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Where Charity and Love Prevail\" width=\"1140\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/foqRWqYogsE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hymnary.org\/page\/fetch\/JS2003\/475\/low\"><\/p>\n<h3>Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:15-20<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/156LkxWKF08o1sEyjEOUm9IWZEPcnEhNV\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/156LkxWKF08o1sEyjEOUm9IWZEPcnEhNV\/view<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sermon &#8211; &#8220;Love in Community&#8221; &#8211; Rev. Sara E. Baron<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Love in Community (sermon 9 6 2020)\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xP6Nd8LdmPg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nQuestions for Reflection:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Where do you most tend to try to prove your worth?<\/li>\n<li>What most effectively reminds you that you are already beloved of God, as you?<\/li>\n<li>What parts of kindom building bring you joy?<\/li>\n<li>How does it feel to be reminded that Peter was imperfect and still of value?<\/li>\n<li>What would it look like in your life to allow yourself a bit more grace to love LESS arduously?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Responding<\/h2>\n<h3>Offering<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Page-6-Image-5.png\"><br \/>\n2017 Photo Show &#8211; &#8220;Prayers, Presence Gifts, Service, Witness&#8221; by Larry McArthur<br \/>\nIf you wish, you are welcome to use this time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eservicepayments.com\/cgi-bin\/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=3_CMn6vY3gbXWj2GvkW32xVh5LubqSJdgKX6KHFre1VuMdS3Q8kj_eIJXGJN8RG-0gmHZvX_Lw1ha8ZXgn-54Krv7ImQMfM68o70RRXIZtDlvXRu7Icp8meYpri-7vHbdSHJK5fST8PKv5rD7H0pV4u2FYADh6CtWzBcTpjLo9qDxBXK0S3J8MPHZwZCFVXkDJkCUTrur4Wm694FEfvylg==&amp;ver=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make a donation to the church online<\/a>, or to put a check in the mail.<br \/>\nThe time of offering is not only about our financial gifts to the church, it is about offering our lives to God and the building of the kindom. This is a time for reflection: What is being asked of us? What is being given to us? What are we able to offer? What do we need?<\/p>\n<h3>Offertory Anthem<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m Gonna Sing \u2018Til the Spirit Moves in My Heart\u201d &#8211; Moses Hogan<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I&#039;m Gonna Sing\" width=\"1140\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zqdbiCOhnEg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna sing \u2018till the Spirit moves in my heart<br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna sing \u2018till the Spirit moves in my heart<br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna sing \u2018till the Spirit moves in my heart<br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna sing \u2018till Jesus comes<br \/>\nIt was grace that brought me<br \/>\nIt was grace that taught me<br \/>\nIt was grace that kept me<br \/>\nAnd it\u2019s grace that will lead me home<br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna pray \u2018till the Spirit moves in my heart<br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna pray \u2018till Jesus comes<br \/>\nCan\u2019t you feel the spirit moving?<br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna shout \u2018till the Spirit moves in my heart<br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna shout \u2018till Jesus comes<br \/>\nI\u2019m gonna sing till my Jesus comes<br \/>\n&#8211; Copyright 1995, Hal Leonard<\/p>\n<h3>Prayer of Presentation<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Connecting Spirit,<br \/>\nAs we give our gifts to this church,<br \/>\nand to the world,<br \/>\nwe seek your blessings on them.<br \/>\nMay these gifts be useful in the building of the kindom,<br \/>\nand may we be blessed to see them at work.<br \/>\nAmen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Hymn #97: For the Fruits of This Creation<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pZjppmwhdwc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pZjppmwhdwc<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hymnary.org\/flexscore\/BH1991\/643\/Accompaniment.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Benediction<\/h3>\n<p>As you move from worship back into the rest of life, may this time apart give you the energy and capacity to share God&#8217;s love in the world! 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