{"id":2369,"date":"2021-09-26T03:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T03:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/?p=2369"},"modified":"2021-09-26T03:00:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T03:00:49","slug":"worship-for-the-eighteenth-sunday-after-pentecost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/2021\/09\/26\/worship-for-the-eighteenth-sunday-after-pentecost\/","title":{"rendered":"Worship for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>First United Methodist Church of Schenectady<br \/>\nWorship for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost<\/h1>\n<h2>September 26, 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>\u201cGod is Love.\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>\u201cPrelude in G Major\u201d by Felix Mendelssohn<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prelude in G  - Felix  Mendelssohn\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uauFHeis6UE?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: Blessed are those who do not walk in the counsel of the wicked;<br \/>\n<strong>Many: or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of scoffers;<\/strong><br \/>\nOne: but their delight is in the law of the Lord,<br \/>\n<strong>Many: and on God\u2019s law they meditate day and night<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Page-2-Image-2.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #97: <em>For the Fruits of This Creation<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn 97: For the Fruits of This Creation\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XdPQKx_x9a4?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\/flexscore\/BH1991\/643\/Accompaniment.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Connecting in Prayer<\/h2>\n<h3>Shared Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nSpirit of the living God, fall afresh on us. As we gather in this place, fill our very being. As we worship, we remember our siblings who are worshiping elsewhere throughout the world. Inspire each of us to work more faithfully for the justice and dignity of life everywhere. Raise our vision above the barriers that separate us. Give us wisdom as we deal with one another. Help us to recognize and to respect different ways, rather than to judge. In the name of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve, awake in us the desire to seek your way of serving in the 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-3-Image-3-3.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<h3>Mission Moment<\/h3>\n<h4>Schenectady Community Ministries Food Program &#8211; Jan Huston<\/h4>\n<p>Next Sunday is World Communion Sunday. On that day First UMC has traditionally tried to do something to alleviate hunger. This year the Intersectional Justice team chose to focus on hunger in Schenectady. You are encouraged to contribute to the Schenectady Community<br \/>\nMinistries (SiCM) Emergency Food program next week either by bringing nonperishable food or by making a financial contribution. Checks or money can be put in the offering box. Checks can be made out to FUMC with SiCM in the notation. Or you can donate online by going to the church website.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Page-3-Image-4.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Word and Reflection<\/h2>\n<h3>Choir Anthem<\/h3>\n<p><em>Christ Be Our Light<\/em> by Bernadette Farrell<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Christ, Be Our Light\" width=\"1140\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oH0FMhH7DrU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Children&#8217;s Time<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Children&#039;s time 9 26\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dI7iNX9fJXA?start=9&#038;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 #2185: For One Great Peace<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn 2185: For One Great Peace\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BxuZSxjcx7I?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 3:13-18<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Scripture\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v72B_LYQPcE?list=PLWl7_CjY4VAXArGFZ2hc_h9EcgaY8DzPD\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Sermon &#8211; Seeking Wisdom &#8211; Rev. Bill Pattison<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seeking Wisdom\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ocCBeouiM-c?start=6&#038;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>Generous, giving God;<br \/>\nwe offer our gifts to you<br \/>\nin gratitude<br \/>\nfor all the blessings<br \/>\nyou rain down upon us.<br \/>\nYour sunshine warms us,<br \/>\nyour earth feeds us,<br \/>\nand your word nourishes us.<br \/>\nMore than just gifts of money,<br \/>\nwe give ourselves\u2014our time and our energy\u2014<br \/>\nthat we might be doers of your word and not just hearers only.<br \/>\nAmen.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Page-5-Image-7.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #115: How Like a Gentle Spirit<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn 115: How Like a Gentle Spirit\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qUT0a58Uirs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Benediction<\/h3>\n<p>Be in peace and share your peace with others. Amen<\/p>\n<h3>Postlude<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWer nur den lieben Gott\u201d by Johann Sebastian Bach<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wer nur den lieben Gott - J S  Bach\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RDH_n2OwxQs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Page-5-Image-8.png\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First United Methodist Church of Schenectady Worship for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 26, 2021 Photo by Zach Long &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/2021\/09\/26\/worship-for-the-eighteenth-sunday-after-pentecost\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Worship for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2366,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1255],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-online-worship"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2369"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2371,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369\/revisions\/2371"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}