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Here is the worship bulletin for the service: 10-02-2022 Bulletin
World Communion Sunday
11:00 am Worship Service in Common Ground Chapel
THEME: Commit your way to the Lord; trust in God, who will act.
FOCUS SCRIPTURE: “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.”" (Psalms 37:5)
PRAYER OF PREPARATION - Almighty God, you wish your servants to do what is expected without seeking excessive praise. Plant joy in our hearts simply at the fact that we are your disciples, carrying out your ministry of grace in the world, for the sake of Jesus. Amen.
SERMON: “Trust in the Lord”
Rev. Cheryl R. Peeples
HYMNS WE WILL SING: All are from Glory to God Hymnal
HYMN #838 “Standing on the Promises” (PROMISES)
HYMN #340 “This Is My Song” (FINLANDIA)
HYMN #503 “Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation”
(O QUANTA QUALIA)
FIRST LESSON: Psalm 37:1-9 (NRSV)
37:1 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,
37:2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.
37:4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
37:6 He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the justice of your cause like the noonday.
37:7 Be still before the LORD, and wait patiently for him;
do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices.
37:8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret--it leads only to evil.
37:9 For the wicked shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
SECOND LESSON: Luke 17:5-10 (NRSV)17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
17:6 The Lord replied, "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree,
'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
17:7 "Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field,
'Come here at once and take your place at the table'?
17:8 Would you not rather say to him,
'Prepare supper for me, put on your apron and serve me while I eat and drink; later you may eat and drink'?
17:9 Do you thank the slave for doing what was commanded?
17:10 So you also, when you have done all that you were ordered to do, say,
'We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done!'"
Here is the worship bulletin for the service: 10-02-2022 Bulletin
World Communion Sunday
11:00 am Worship Service in Common Ground Chapel
THEME: Commit your way to the Lord; trust in God, who will act.
FOCUS SCRIPTURE: “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.”" (Psalms 37:5)
PRAYER OF PREPARATION - Almighty God, you wish your servants to do what is expected without seeking excessive praise. Plant joy in our hearts simply at the fact that we are your disciples, carrying out your ministry of grace in the world, for the sake of Jesus. Amen.
SERMON: “Trust in the Lord”
Rev. Cheryl R. Peeples
HYMNS WE WILL SING: All are from Glory to God Hymnal
HYMN #838 “Standing on the Promises” (PROMISES)
HYMN #340 “This Is My Song” (FINLANDIA)
HYMN #503 “Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation”
(O QUANTA QUALIA)
FIRST LESSON: Psalm 37:1-9 (NRSV)
37:1 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,
37:2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.
37:4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
37:6 He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the justice of your cause like the noonday.
37:7 Be still before the LORD, and wait patiently for him;
do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices.
37:8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret--it leads only to evil.
37:9 For the wicked shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
SECOND LESSON: Luke 17:5-10 (NRSV)17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
17:6 The Lord replied, "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree,
'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
17:7 "Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field,
'Come here at once and take your place at the table'?
17:8 Would you not rather say to him,
'Prepare supper for me, put on your apron and serve me while I eat and drink; later you may eat and drink'?
17:9 Do you thank the slave for doing what was commanded?
17:10 So you also, when you have done all that you were ordered to do, say,
'We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done!'"
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News from Our Session
about Our COVID-19 Policies
FHPC has lifted our mask and distancing requirements at this time. Anyone who still needs to wear a mask and/or maintain distances for whatever reason should plan to do so. We suggest you ask your own doctor for guidelines of whether you may need to continue to mask and/or keep distances as best suits your situation.
Our seating for worship is designed so distances can be maintained by those who need them and masks will remain available for anyone who wants one. We ask you to please stay home if you feel ill. Many thanks for the care you have shown and continue to show for one another as we are respectful of each other's various needs.
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about Our COVID-19 Policies
FHPC has lifted our mask and distancing requirements at this time. Anyone who still needs to wear a mask and/or maintain distances for whatever reason should plan to do so. We suggest you ask your own doctor for guidelines of whether you may need to continue to mask and/or keep distances as best suits your situation.
Our seating for worship is designed so distances can be maintained by those who need them and masks will remain available for anyone who wants one. We ask you to please stay home if you feel ill. Many thanks for the care you have shown and continue to show for one another as we are respectful of each other's various needs.
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The Warming Center Season
is Nov. 15-March 15
Find out more at Forest Hills Warming Center Page
and at
www.facebook.com/MHCWarmingCenter
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Contact Us
The Church Office is open Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Please contact Rev. Peeples at CherylRPeeples@gmail.com
for any pastoral concerns or emergencies that you may have
or our office manager, Barbara Mitchem, at foresthillspcoffice@gmail.com
for Herald/bulletin announcements or office concerns.
We are the church together, wherever we may be,
so let us take care of each other
by following the best guidelines available at this time
of how to do so.
Whatever comes, Jesus has promised,
“And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)
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please contact our office manager, Barbara Mitchem,
via email at foresthillspcoffice@gmail.com.
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