Bulletin – September 20, 2026

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Exodus 16:2–15
Sermon: “What Is It?” · Rev. Dale Min

Order of Worship

* Please stand as you are able. L: Leader · P: People (bold). Hymn titles link to the hymn.

Prelude — “Open Our Eyes” with “Be Thou My Vision,” words and music by Robert Cull, arr. Mark Hayes

Welcome

*Opening Hymn — From All That Dwell Below the Skies (UMH 101)

*Call to Worship

L: Come near to the Lord.
P: Lord, be with us this day.
L: Lift your sorrows and joys to the Lord.
P: Lord, hear the cries of our hearts.
L: Come, rest in the love and mercy of God.
P: Bless us, O Lord, that we may be blessings for others in your name. Amen.

*Gloria Patri — UMH 70

Unison Prayer (Prayer of Confession)

You know how fickle we are, O Lord. We proclaim your presence with us and then we behave in ways which run counter from your word. We get caught up in our own needs and whine about the injustices we feel in our lives. Help us to place our trust in your mercy and your compassionate love. Forgive us when we stray from your ways and wander into paths of self-pity and self-destruction. Lift us from the deep morass and put us back on track. Give us confidence in your presence and your direction throughout our lives, for we ask these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Choral Anthem

Children’s Chat

Hymn of Illumination — God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian (UMH 648)

Offering

*Doxology — UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

Generous God, you have blessed us with so much. Take these gifts and cause them to work for you in this world which you have loaned to us. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Prayers of Thanksgiving
L: Thanks be to God.
P: Amen.

Prayers of Petition
L: Lord, in your mercy,
P: Hear our prayers.

The Lord’s Prayer

Scripture Reading — Exodus 16:2–15 · Read it in the NIV →

L: The word of our Lord.
P: Thanks be to God.

Sermon — “What Is It?” · Rev. Dale Min

*Closing Hymn — Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (UMH 381)

Benediction — Rev. Dale Min

Postlude

Announcements

• Come sing with us! Our choir is looking for sopranos, and all who enjoy singing are welcome. You do not have to be there every week. To join, contact Tenson, our music director.
• Nomination Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 7:00 p.m.
• Church Council Meeting: Tuesday, September 29, 7:00 p.m.
• Holy Communion offering: September’s offering goes to the American Red Cross.
• Food pantry needs: pasta sauce, tuna, canned chicken, canned stews and dinners, instant potatoes, canned vegetables (no corn), pancake mix and syrup, individually wrapped snacks, juice, and cleaning products.
• Blessings to all children and teachers who have returned to school!

Large-print bulletins and hymnals are available from an usher.