Author: Front Desk

Service of Worship
10:00 AM
+Please stand where indicated if it is comfortable for you.
All are welcome in this place of worship.
As you are seated, please silence your cell phones.
WE GATHER AROUND THE WORD
CHIMING OF THE TRINITY
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE Give Thanks Unto the Lord Edward Norman
+CALL TO WORSHIP
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever, Amen.
+PROCESSIONAL HYMN #139
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Lobe Den
+ PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned
against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we
have done, and by what we have left undone. We
have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not
loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry
and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus
Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may
delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the
glory of your name. Amen.
+ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us
in eternal life. Amen.
+GLORIA PATRI #70 Meineke
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen.
+PASSING OF THE PEACE
The Peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
+SONG OF PEACE #328
“Surely the Presence of the Lord” Wolfe
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Tabitha Jordan
Children who wish to attend Sunday School are dismissed to Classroom A

JOYS AND CONCERNS
HYMN OF ADORATION #347 “Spirit Song” Spirit Song
MORNING PRAYER Tabitha Jordan
WE HEAR THE WORD
+PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
EPISTLE LESSON Psalm 139 1-18, 23-24 Pew Bible OT Page 666
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
+HYMN OF PREPARATION #415
“Take Up Thy Cross” vs. 1-2 Germany
+GOSPEL LESSON Luke 14: 25-33 Pew Bible NT Page 73
The Word of God for the People of God
Thanks be to God
+HYMN OF PREPARATION #415
“Take Up Thy Cross” vs. 3-4 Germany
HOMILY Reverend Matthew M. Williams
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
+AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*universal
OFFERTORY PRAYER Tabitha Jordan

OFFERTORY His Eye is On the Sparrow Charles H. Gabriel
+DOXOLOGY 94 Lasst Uns Erfreuen
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Praise God all creatures here below!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Tabitha Jordan
COMMUNION MEDITATION
Precious Lord, Take My Hand George N. Allen
Arr. Thomas A. Dorsey
THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION
The United Methodist Church has an open communion. All are invited to partake despite denominational or religious affiliation. At the direction of the ushers, please come forward and take a wafer, dip it into the cup, and partake. You are welcome to kneel at the altar for prayers following receiving communion.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING #17 Musical Setting A
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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.
GIVING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION
The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power Andrae Crouch
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Helen H. Lemmel
Amazing Grace arr. Edwin O Excell
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
WE BEAR THE WORD IN THE WORLD
PRAYER OF DEDICATION FOR FLOOD RELIEF BUCKETS
+RECESSIONAL HYMN #298
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Hamburg
+BENEDICTION Reverend Matthew M. Williams
+POSTLUDE The Heav’ns Are Praising Ludwig van Beethoven
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Philippians 4:6
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WELCOME!
All are welcome into the life and ministry of the United Methodist Church. We are honored that you are here. Please join us for refreshments after the service in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will worship with us again as we continue to discover the difference God’s love makes in our lives!
BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is freely offered to infants and adults. If you are interested in being baptized, having your child baptized, or joining Lighthouse United Methodist Church as a professing member, please contact Amanda Pearsall at apearsall@bglighthouseumc.com.
YOUTH MINISTRY
The youth group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the Youth Room. Join us as we begin thinking about the ways God is calling us to participate in his kingdom work. Ways we can participate in what God is doing here in our own lives, communities, and around the world.
THANK YOU
Thank you for your support of the Flood Bucket initiative of the Florida Annual Conference. You are sharing the light of Jesus Christ!
SAVE THE DATE!
Matthew and Joy travel to the Holy Land Oct. 24-Nov. 2, 2017
Brochures with all the details are in the narthex!
LITURGISTS, USHERS, AND HOSPITALITY HOSTS
You are invited to serve as a liturgist, usher, communion stewards, and hospitality hosts. Sign up sheets are in Fellowship Hall along with detailed instructions on the duties. Please consider offering your gifts during the remaining summer months!
IN MEMORIAM
Carolyn Frederick
1928—2016
Absent from the body, present with the Lord

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVESTMENT!
Prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness
Our gifts as of August 28, 2016
OPERATING BUDGET $496,000.00
PLEDGED TO DATE $388,030.00
PLEDGES, OFFERING, PLATE RECEIVED $ 343,041.00

SPECIAL THANKS FOR SERVING
IN THE LORD’S HOUSE TODAY!
Ushers: Tim and Dee Garland
Liturgist: Palmer Long
Acolyte and Cross Bearer: Abigail Turner and Hannah Amen
Hospitality Hosts: Susan Hanafee & Ian Rogerson
Audio Visual Technology: Liam Hugger and Grant Reecher
Sunday School: Leslie Barrett
Lighthouse United Methodist Church
PO Box 524. Boca Grande, FL 33921
941-964-2479
www.bglighthouseumc.com
www.facebook.com/bglighthouseumc
CONTACTS
Reverend Matthew M. Williams, Senior Pastor
Tabitha Jordan, Minister to Youth and Families
David Hamblin, Director of Music
Philip Eyrich, Assistant Organist
Amanda Pearsall, Administrative Assistant
Betty Jean Legg, Financial Assistant
Tiffany White, Sexton

A Stephen Ministry
Congregation
Congregation

September 4, 2016
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
RECEIVING THE LIGHT, BEING THE LIGHT, SHARING THE LIGHT

Psalm 139 is a Psalm of David—a song of praise. The Psalm speaks to the depths of the knowledge of God as it relates to human beings. It is sung as a Psalm of worship and of praise. The Gospel lesson in Luke speaks to the cost of discipleship. Allegiance to Jesus must come before all other loyalties. This commitment calls God’s people to radical discipleship—to lay aside all the cares and distractions, and open their eyes to the vision of God.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Tabitha Jordan
Children who wish to attend Sunday School are dismissed to Classroom A
+PASSING OF THE PEACE
The Peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
+SONG OF PEACE # 572 “Pass It On” vs. 1,3 Pass It On
JOYS AND CONCERNS
HYMN OF ADORATION #347 Spirit Song Spirit Song
MORNING PRAYER Reverend Matthew M. Williams
WE HEAR THE WORD
+PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Reverend Matthew M. Williams
Gracious Father, revive your Church in our day, and
make her holy, strong and faithful, and revive us in the
reading of your word that we may be the same, for
your glory’s sake, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
EPISTLE LESSON Colossians 1: 15-28 Pew Bible NT Page 188-189
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
+HYMN OF PREPARATION #399
“Take My Life, and Let It Be” vs. 1-2 Messiah
+GOSPEL LESSON Luke 10: 38-42 Pew Bible NT Page 67
The Word of God for the People of God
Thanks be to God
+HYMN OF PREPARATION #399
“Take My Life and Let It Be” vs. 3 Messiah
SERMON The One Thing Needful Reverend Matthew M. Williams
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY PRAYER Tabitha Jordan
OFFERTORY Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Rex Koury
+DOXOLOGY #94 Lasst Uns Erfreuen
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Praise God all creatures here below!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia
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