Sunday Worship on September 13, 2020

PRELUDE
​- Thayer French -
Hymn # 473 Lead Me, Lord
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OPENING HYMN
# 454 Open My Eyes that I May See

CALL TO WORSHIP

L: Sing of God’s mercy and grace.
P: Sing of God’s strength and might.

L: Praise God with laughter and joy.
P: Praise God with feasting and dance.

L: For God protects the lowly and avenges the misdeeds of the mighty.
P: God brings forth justice and righteousness, saving the weak from the cruelty of the powerful.

L: Sing of God’s mercy and grace.
P: Sing of God’s strength and might.

All: Amen.


OPENING PRAYER & THE LORD'S PRAYER
- Roz Spiller - 
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SCRIPTURE READING (O.T.)
Genesis 1:26-31
- Janet Thompson - 

SCRIPTURE READING (N.T.)
Ephesians 3:14-19
- Roland Ackerman - 

​JOYS AND CONCERNS

Prayer for Rick’s Thyroid Removal Surgery on Thursday and fast recovery. 

Prayer for Janet’s surgeries on her right cataract eye on September 17. 

Prayer for Janet’s friend Karen Campbell who was just diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer stage 4 there is no cure and very few options for treatment. 

Roz’s friend’s daughter, Joanne, was just diagnosed with breast cancer and will have a double mastectomy soon. 

Prayers for those in nursing homes, Fred Penney, Imogene Williams, and Betty Champagne.

Prayers for June and Cheryl A Joy for all of you who have contributed to the staff snacks. I will make another delivery next week and I still have money to buy more for one more delivery mid-September. - Roz


TODAY'S MESSAGE
The Organic Church Series #8
"The Church is a Transforming Community"

OFFERING INVITATION

In this special season, your weekly pledge by mail would be appreciated.
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Our church address is
Hillside United Methodist Church
82 Center St, Goffstown, NH 03045

CLOSING HYMN
Hymn # 398 Jesus Calls Us
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BENEDICTION

As you go forth from this place,
plunge into the waters of life unafraid,
for God goes with us.
Move forward in life with purpose and passion,
for Christ is our guide and guardian.
Live as people of powerful hope,
for the Spirit renews us each and every day.
Go with God’s blessings. 
​Amen


POSTLUDE
Hymn # 431 Let There Be Peace on Earth