Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 28, 2025
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Worship Series: "I Will Call Upon the Lord"
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Sometimes there is nothing left to do but sing. Does that sound odd? It is said of the Methodist movement that we were born in song. We sing our faith, and our songs are about calling out to God. This late summer/early fall we turn to the song book that has sustained and defined the people of God from the very beginning – the Psalms. The Psalms give words to a variety of emotions and circumstances out of which we call upon the Lord. We shape our worship around these words to give voice to people in our communities who may feel unheard even by God. The witness of the Psalms is that God is prepared to meet us where we are. So let us call upon the Lord.
This is the last service of a 4 service Worship Series from the Discipleship Ministries.
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This Service's Theme:"Safety in the Shadow Of The Lord"The graphics at the top of this page list topics for other services of the Series.
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Take time in worship to create a sense of safety. Sing a comforting hymn; take time to breathe and calm everyone’s collective nervous systems; give a little extra space for the passing of the peace; engage in guided meditation together.
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Lectionary Scriptures:
Jeremiah 32:1-3a,6-15; Psalm 91:1-6.14-16; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31;
Suggested Hymns . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
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"I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath"
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"Children of the Heavenly Father"
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"Thy Holy Wings, O Savior"
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"I Will Call Upon the Lord"
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"If It Had Not Been for the Lord"