Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Cong: This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
Leader: The hour is coming is now is, when true worshipers will worship God in spirit and truth.
Cong: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thank to Him and bless his Holy Name.
Opening Prayer (Unison)—Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your Holy Name. Amen
Hymn #140 UMH—Great is Thy Faithfulness
Recognition of Upward Soccer Season—Sean Collins
Affirmation of Faith #881 UMH —The Apostles’ Creed
Gloria Patri #70 UMH
Scripture Reading—Ephesians 4:11-16 NRSV
Special Music—Chancel Choir & Bell Choir, Autumn Carol
Message—Building Up the Faith Community – Gene Hawkins
Offertory / Doxology—#95 UMH
Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn #529 UMH (vv. 1,2,5)—How Firm a Foundation
Benediction
Postlude