Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Order of Worship

September 13, 202

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

 

*ENTRANCE OF LIGHT OF CHRIST                                                                                       Acolyte Ministry

*PROCESSIONAL                                                                                                                     Music Ministry

GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                        Greeters Ministry

PASSING OF PEACE AND NOTICES                                                                                     Pastor Evelyn Austria

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                        Psalm 103: 1-5                                            Clevon Harmon

LEADER - Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!

CONGREGATION - Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:

LEADER- Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases.

CONGREGATION - Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies. 

ALL - Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

OPENING PRAYER                                                                                                                  Clevon Harmon

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                     The Apostles’ Creed - UMH 881                        Congregation

*OPENING HYMN                    "In the Garden" - UMH #314                                            Congregation

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER                                                                                                Q'el Arnold

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                                                              Congregation

*READING OF THE SCRIPTURE                           2 Timothy 1:3-7                                     Tameka Ruger

SONG OF PRAISE                                                                                                                     Music Ministry

OFFERING/OFFERTORY                                                                                                         Pastor Evelyn Austria

*DOXOLOGY                      "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" - UMH 94          Congregation

SONG OF PREPARATION                                                                                                      Music Ministry

SERMON                                 A Faith Worth Passing On                                                       Pastor Evelyn Austria

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP                                                                                            Pastor Evelyn Austria

*CLOSING SONG                               "We Won't Leave Here Like You Came"                 Congregation            

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING                                                                                               Pastor Evelyn Austria

*RECESSIONAL                                                                                                                        Music Ministry

*Stand if able

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Clifton Family, join us as we kick off our 196th church anniversary with Game Night featuring fun games, fellowship and food.  Bring your neighbors and friends for some good old-fashioned competition!
  • The 196th Clifton Church Anniversary will be celebrated next month Sunday, September 20th during 11am worship. Remember a contribution of $196 is the expected gift from each member to uphold the ministry and mission of the church.