Sunday Worship: October 4th, 2020
Announcements
As a result of the dead tree removal spearheaded by Buildings and Grounds, there are piles of firewood around our property. Anyone is welcome to take some.
Session will meet this coming Tuesday, October 6.
2020 Financial Activity as of September 27th
YTD Income 90,523.81
YTD Expenses:
Current Expense 76,257.97
Benevolence 12,191.00
Balance 2,074.84
Opening Sentences
Leader: The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for
judgment.
People: He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples
with equity.
Leader: The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of
trouble.
People: Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never
forsaken those who seek you.
Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: Cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.
Scripture Reading and Sermon: Acts 12
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.