Sunday Worship Service August 30,

              GATHERING AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD

 

Good morning beloved of God and welcome to our worship  service!

In addition to online worship this morning you are welcome to engage in worship in-person as well.

Friends, even in the midst of discouraging circumstances, let's remain so positive  about the future of our Church and the communities as we have ever been before. Thank you for being the church.

Announcements:

-Pastor Francois’s Office Hours are located inside the bulletins as well as online.
-Please watch our online Sunday worship service live on Facebook and Blogger.
-Please call pastor Francois or write on a piece of paper your prayer requests. 
-We encourage church members to bring their suggestions for the church growth and drop that in the box. 
-The online prayer session still on each Friday 7-8pm. 
-Please, anybody has done a home group Bible study; if not, we really encourage you to make one and invite friends to join you. 
-And again, this year, all Church/Charge Conference documents will be online, we encourage to submit all required information online and on time.
 
-Last week Wednesday we had a PPRC meeting, and it went well. So, I would like to   invite Wes to come forwards for a word of encouragement.
-HURRICANE LAURA MADE LANDFALL in Louisiana near the Texas border. The storm, which is stronger than Katrina, is forecast to bring catastrophic damage to the area. (Prayer for the victims of this natural disaster).
 
-Confirmation
We United Methodist Christians practice and encourage baptism of infants and young children. At baptism we are born in a very particular way into the family of God. We are incorporated into God’s promise of love and forgiveness and acceptance, now and forever in heaven, through Jesus Christ.
 
-We are planning for confirmation classes for kids between 12-14year old in both churches (St. Luke’s and Argonne) if you are interested please contact the church office to discuss the details. I would like to ask Jackie Hurley to be in contact with Amy Kraus from Argonne church for a joint list. 
 

-Next week Wednesday the Choir team is going to meet for a short time for upcoming church events; modern and traditional church music. (Pastor Francois, Penny M. Jill) please you are free to join this group.  
-Next Sunday, we’ll have a service of Holy Communion. 

We are so glad that you are worshiping with us today online. Please stay connected with us during this time of social distancing, if you can, join us in person at St. Luke's  and Argonne UMC.

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              Sharing of Joys and Concerns we Carry   

 

If you would like a copy of the prayer list or have prayer requests, please email Pastor Francois Mukosa at mukosakilumba@gmail.comYou can also add your pray request in the comment section below. Please be aware that comments posted below are public. Before posting, please consider the privacy of those might not want their name shared publicly on the Internet. 

Opening Hymn,                                                             UMH#352

"It's Me, It's Me, O Lord,"

PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD

Scripture Passage: Reading Colossians 4:2-4; Romans 12:12. (CEB)

Sermon theme: "And Devote yourselves to Prayer"   

Please click on this link to access the sermon

   By Pastor Francois.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GOD 

Prayers of the People.

Dear God, you have put us on the earth at this specific time for a reason. He says in Acts 17:26 that He determined when and where we would live. Knowing this, we can look at those around
us at this specific time in history and take personal responsibility to pray. 

We pray for those who were victims of the Hurricane LAURA in Louisiana, they lost their properties and God comfort those who lost their love ones. Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.

 

We pray calm, understanding and peace in the U.S and elsewhere. Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.

 

We pray for Wisconsin Annual Conference which will be on the 24^th of October and we pray for church/charge conference. Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.

We remember again those who are sick, those in nursing homes as well as those are sick at homes. Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.

 

We pray for those who traveling miles to miles, keep them safe God and be with them on the road. Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.

These things we pray in the name of your Son who taught us to pray saying...

 

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 the power and the glory forever. Amen 

Offering 

As we begin a time of offering our gifts and ourselves, consider the various organization, missions, and events that you are able to offer you time, talents, and money to during this time. The offering is a key part of worship because it reminds us that the God we have met this morning is a God on the move and a God at work in our world. Here are some links to click on that will direct you to several organizations that have online financial giving opportunities:

• Online Giving to Crandon and Argonne through the Wisconsin Annual Conference website 
• New Hope Shelter and Transitional Housing
• United Methodist Committee on Relief
• CDC Foundation

    If you wish to make a financial offering by writing a check, offerings to both St. Luke's and Argonne should be mailed to the office at St. Luke's (301 South Lake Ave, Crandon, 54520) or dropped in the outdoor mail slot next to the side entrance to St. Luke's. 

Gracious and Giving God, 

in this time of pandemic and distancing 

continue to use us and guide us 
to care for your people. 

All that we have, 

all that we are, 

and all that we give are because you have first loved us.

Bless all the work of our hands, 

the investments of our time, 

and the fruits of our labors,

so that we may embody and extend 

your grace, love, and mission to all our neighbors.

In the name of Jesus Christ we offer ourselves and we lift up this prayer.

Amen. 

GOING FORTH IN GOD'S MISSION AND LOVE

Closing Hymn :                                                           UMH#397

"I Need Thee Every Hour,"

Friends, Prayer changes everything in our lives; just devote yourselves to Prayer. 

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit 

be with you all.

Amen.