{"id":2356,"date":"2021-09-17T20:57:49","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T20:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/?p=2356"},"modified":"2021-09-17T20:57:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T20:57:55","slug":"worship-for-the-seventeenth-sunday-after-pentecost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/2021\/09\/17\/worship-for-the-seventeenth-sunday-after-pentecost\/","title":{"rendered":"Worship for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>First United Methodist Church of Schenectady<br \/>\nWorship for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost<\/h1>\n<h2>September 19, 2021<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Page-2-Image-2-1.png\"><br \/>\nPhoto by 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>\u201cWe are made in your image, Holy One.\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 Marie Teresa van Paradis arr. Charles Callahan<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sicilienne   Maria Teresa von Paradis: Charles Callahan\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aCQ1mmXi93I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Call to Worship<\/h3>\n<p>One: Holy One, as we seek to be faithful,<br \/>\n<strong>Many: guide our speaking.<\/strong><br \/>\nOne: God of Love, as we seek to be authentic,<br \/>\n<strong>Many: guide our silence.<\/strong><br \/>\nOne: God of Relationships, as we seek to live your love,<br \/>\n<strong>Many: guide our listening.<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Page-3-Image-3-2.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #593: <em>Here I Am, Lord<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn 593: Here I Am, Lord\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rJoYtunZDko?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Connecting in Prayer<\/h2>\n<h3>Shared Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nO God, Wisdom of the universe, you bear the pain of your people. Grant us the gift of wisdom, that we may discern your way and live justly and graciously amid the struggles of this world. Amen<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Silent Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Page-4-Image-4-1.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Lord&#8217;s Prayer<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our Father (Creator) 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<h2>Word and Reflection<\/h2>\n<h3>Choir Anthem<\/h3>\n<p><em>Teach Me, O Lord<\/em> by Philip Stopford<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Teach me O Lord Stopford\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lc-h2xG6LI4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Children&#8217;s Time &#8211; Speaking of Love<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Children&#039;s Time: Speaking with Love\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UOIYtHIHI88?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Passing of the Peace<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Page-5-Image-6-2-e1630096883671.png\"><br \/>\n<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: God Be In My Head<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn: God Be in My Head\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WbSxbO_P6OE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hymnary.org\/page\/fetch\/H1955\/334\/low\"><\/p>\n<h3>Scripture Reading &#8211; James 3:1-12<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"James 3:1-12\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X1tkrY3T93k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Sermon &#8211; Speaking<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Speaking\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6s1wLFa-h2E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Responding<\/h2>\n<h3>Offering<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Page-8-Image-10-1.png\"><br \/>\nPhoto 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: \u201cPraise His Holy Name\u201d by  Calvin Hampton<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Praise His Holy Name\" width=\"1140\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fceZbtHEyLM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Prayer of Presentation<\/h3>\n<p>In giving, we receive.<br \/>\nIn speaking, we learn.<br \/>\nIn listening, we become whole.<br \/>\nIn sharing, we become rich.<br \/>\nIn connecting, we know ourselves.<br \/>\nHoly One, bless our gifts,<br \/>\nas you bless us<br \/>\nin the giving.<br \/>\nAmen<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Page-5-Image-6-1.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #463: Lord, Speak to Me<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn 463: Lord, Speak to Me\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tAxk0b-tyNs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hymnary.org\/page\/fetch\/UMH\/469\/low\/463\"><\/p>\n<h3>Benediction<\/h3>\n<p>May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing to you, God of Relationships. Amen<\/p>\n<h3>Postlude<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cTuba Tune\u201d by CS Lang<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tuba Tune  - C.S. 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