Sunday Worship Service October 18,

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 we love and we miss you so much please stay safe. 

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.

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

-Confirmation Class still on, every Wednesday starting from 6:00pm to 6:45. 

-We want also to remind the parents to submit the registration card of confirmation for file. 

-Next Saturday October 23, we are going to be part of the WAC and Warren D. is going to lead the worship service for both churches.

-Friends, November 1, is all Saints Sunday, we will remember our love one who passed. 

The family and St. Luke's UMC would like to say thank you so much for those who participated for the service of Celebration and Thanksgiving of life for Virginia Duff. We are going to miss her very much.

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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#2264

"Come to the Table," 

PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD


Scripture Reading: Luke 14:15-24

Sermon theme: "There is Room at the Table."  

By Pastor Francois Mukosa.

Please click this link to access the sermon.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GOD 

Prayers of the People.

The Gospel is not that Jesus rewards the righteous with a high place; The Gospel is that Jesus the only one who deserved the high place, that means you can come, whoever or wherever you are. But to come, it will cost you everything. 

 God we pray for the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of of God, and for the salvation of our souls. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for our Bishop and all UMC Bishops, for all the clergy and people Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the world leaders of all the nations, for all in authority. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for our lovely kids who will be back to school very soon, God keep them safe in the midst of this actual pandemic. We pray for our cities, communities, and for those who of us live in them. Lord, 

We pray for the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will conserve it. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the aged, we are so proud of our fathers, grandpa and grandmother, we pray for the infirm, widowed and orphans, and for the sick, for the suffering. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for the prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for pastor Francois's family, God you are a way maker, please bring them here in United States of America. 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 with us. 

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#400

"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing."

Friends, There is Room at at The Table, stop making excuses.  

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit 

be with you all.

Amen.