Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM September 1, 2019 The Order for the Worship of God Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost The Gathering The service begins with the Prelude. Through the power and brilliance of the organ music, we prepare our hearts for worship. Members and visitors, please register your attendance in the pew pads. The Chiming of the Trinity The Prelude Prelude in g minor Bernhard Schmid *Processional The Heavens Declare Thy Glory, Lord See Insert (Sung to the tune: DUKE STREET) *Call to Worship The Apostles’ Creed UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 70 Prayer of Confession and Pardon UMH p. 12 The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Tithes and Offering Offertory Interlude in F Major Colin Mawby *The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth UMH p. 92 The Scripture Lesson Genesis 2: 1-3 OT Pew Bible p. 2 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Let Us Break Bread Together arr. Brian Hanson Sermon “In The Beginning: Enter Sandman” Rev. Scott Efird Communion UMH p. 13 (This month’s communion offering will go to Missions.) *Hymn I Come with Joy UMH p. 617 *Benediction *Postlude Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise arr. Alice Jordan *Please stand if able Church Reminders and Meetings Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings ESL Classes, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 am & 5:30 pm AA, Mondays, 6:00 pm, #127 TOPS, Mondays, 6:30 pm, #125 Ladies Prayer Group, Thursdays, 10:30 am, #138 Columbia Chess Club, Thursdays, 6:00 pm, #125 Missions Committee, Tuesday, September 10th, 6:00 pm, #138 Ashland UMMen, meets at Zorba’s, Seven Oaks Shopping Center, Monday, September 16th, 6:30 pm The Path Worship — 8:45 AM September 1, 2019 The Order for the Worship of God Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Gathering Together Welcome and Announcements Prayer for the Spirit to Move as We Worship *Sharing the Peace of Christ Drawing Closer *Call to Worship *Songs of Praise You’ll Come Hosanna Going Deeper Time of Prayer Sharing Joys and Concerns The Lord’s Prayer Giving to the Kingdom *Presentation of our Gifts *Song of Preparation Lead Me to the Cross *The Scripture Lesson Genesis 2: 1-3 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message “In The Beginning: Enter Sandman” Rev. Scott Efird Communion *Song of Promise Who You Say I Am *Benediction *Please stand if able Wednesday Night Suppers resume September 4th at 6:00 pm. Menu: Spaghetti, Layered Salad, Green Beans, Carrots, Fruit Tart Make reservations by noon on Monday, via red slip in the pew pocket or on line at www.ashlandumc.org