Sunday Worship Service September 20,

  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 them in the box. 

•       The online prayer session still on each Next Friday 7-8pm. 

•       We remind you for home group Bible study; if not, we really encourage you to make one and invite friends to join you. please report to the Church office.

UMW meeting with Pastor Francois will be on Wednesday 23rd of Sept; time: 2pm; where; St. Luke’s. if you have any question.

-Argonne Church Council Meeting which will be on 24th of September is canceled until further notice.

-The North East District sent a link for the church/Charge Conference via  Zoom. If we prefer to do in person, we need to find an elder and register our request with Sherry Malone. 

-Church parents are encouraged to attend the confirmation orientation meeting at least one; on Wednesday September 30, 2020 6:00pm at St. Luke's in the Sanctuary.

-Thank you for those who participated to the Graveside Service of Mike Gruett and Jerry Plummer.

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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,                                                             TFWS#2087

"We Will Glorify the King of Kings,"

PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD

Scripture Readings: Psalm 105:1-8; 37-45

Sermon theme: "God is Worthy,"  

By Pastor Francois 

Please click on the link to access the sermon.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GOD 

Prayers of the People.

Friends, whatever our struggles, whatever our miracles,

whatever our burdens, whatever our fruitful labor,

we are thankful for the blessings from God 

and from God's good creation.

As signs of that gratitude, 

let us offer now our tithes and gifts.

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world, because you are worthy to be praise...Lord, in your mercy...Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another, respect one another, love one another and serve the common good...Lord, in your mercy...Hear our prayer.

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory...Lord, in your mercy...Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us...Lord, in your mercy...Hear our prayer.

Power of healing by the blood of Jesus for those who are sick and tested positive from the pandemic of COVID-19, those who are in nursing home, suffer from fatigue and headache; and those who are depressed...Lord, your mercy...Hear our prayer.

We pray for those who went through different surgery, we declare a power of healing in Jesus name...Lord, in your mercy...Hear our prayer.

Dear God, comfort those who recently lost their loves ones, comfort them in their loneliness, strengthen them in their weakness, and give them courage to face the future unafraid...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

Dear friends, feel free to pray for a different area each day. Thanks for praying!

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#133

"Learning on the Everlasting Arms." 

Friends, Only God is Worthy to be praise; let's worship Him.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit 

be with you all.

Amen.