SONG OF ILLUMINATION:

    The B-I-B-L-E, Yes, that’s the book for me! I stand alone on the word of God, the B-I-B-L-E!

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Genesis 1

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

EPISTLE LESSON: Romans 13: 8-14

GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 18: 15-20

  This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

*HYMN OF PREPARATION: “Oh, Be Careful”

Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see
Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see.
Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see.
There's a Father up above, looking down in tender love,
So be careful little eyes, what you see.

2. Be careful little ears what you hear
3. Be careful little mouth what you say...
4. Be careful little hands, what you touch...
5. Be careful little feet, where you go...

SERMON: Pastor Joanna Marceron

“Child’s Book Report on the Bible”

*RESPONSE TO THE WORD: “Pues Si Vivimos” #356

JOYS AND CONCERNS

PRAYER SONG:

1. Whisper a prayer in the morning, whisper a prayer at noon, whisper a prayer in the evening, to keep your heart in tune.

2. God answers prayer in the morning…so keep your heart in tune.

PASTORAL PRAYER

ANTHEM: Choir

HOLY COMMUNION—A Service of Word & Table II #12

PRAYER OF CONFESSION:

Merciful Lord, we like to think that we do everything well. We pat ourselves on the back when we act with love and mercy toward others, complimenting ourselves in self-righteousness. But you know us better. You know our faults and our failings. You know when we falsely proclaim that we are truly living as you would have us live. Teach us again about your forgiving and healing love. Show us ways of merciful living that we may extend the love and mercy you have given us to others. Forgive us, we pray. For we ask these things in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE:

Rejoice! You are loved by God who judges your failures and heals your hearts and spirits. In Jesus’ Name, we all are forgiven and healed. AMEN.

*CLOSING HYMN: “Only Trust Him” #337

  During the singing of this hymn, we will be collecting a special offering to be given to the Elseroad Family.

*BENEDICTION

CHORAL AMEN: #898

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S—S E P T. 7 , 2 0 0 8

DISCIPLESHIP FOR SEPTEMBER:

Liturgist…                      Greeters & Ushers…

7…Anne Portrey              7…Charlotte Bennett & Peggy LaGray

14..Charlotte Bennett    14…Pat Walker & Louise Magaha

21…Roy Tucker               21…Mike & Terra Bowers

28…Pat Walker               28…Joe & Darline Osbourn

SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP-08-31-08: Att. : 41 Offering: $1,153.00

CHURCH CALENDAR:

Sunday, September 7— 9:30 AM Worship,

10:45 AM Sunday School with classes for all ages

Tuesday, September 9—6:30-8 PM Boy Scouts Troop 142,

8 PM AA meeting

Thursday, September 11—7 PM Choir practice

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14—Second Sunday Supper, 5-7 PM…This month will be a potluck dinner here at the church with a birthday theme. Bring a dish to share, but don’t bring dessert. We will have a birthday cake to celebrate everyone’s birthday. See YOU there!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15—Sunday School Meeting, 7:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17—Volunteer Orientation & Training, 10 AM…Sponsored by Good Shepherd Interfaith Caregivers. Volunteers, the workshop is for new or potential volunteers. Light refreshments will be served. To be held at 221 E. Washington St. in Charles Town. 876-3325, 725-2262 or info@gsivc.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17—UM Men & Women’s Meeting,

 7 PM…This will be the first meeting of the women’s group after their break for the summer. Pastor Joanna will be the hostess for the evening.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21—Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Apollo Theater…Everyone is invited to join us at this upcoming production. We will meet at the church at 1:30 PM.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26—Blood Drive, 2-7 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4—Spaghetti Supper & Bake Sale, 3-7 PM..

Please come and support the UM Men and Women at their “All You Can Eat” supper. Free will donations accepted. Bring a friend!

COMING SOON…Don’t forget about the new study, “When God’s People Pray,” to be lead by Charlotte Bennett and Peggy LaGray here at the church on Wednesday mornings and evenings. It you’d like to participate, please see either one of these ladies ASAP.

DON’T FORGET…For those who would like to send a card, letter, etc.:

              MIDN Thomas M. Flanagan                    Dorota Siwicka

P.O. Box 12316                                       Zabieniec near Warsaw

            United States Naval Academy    05-500 Piaseczno, Poland

            Annapolis, MD 21412                 

            SSG O’Dell Andrew (Sept.-Nov. training; back to Iraq in Jan.)      

            51312-2 Maricopa Court

            Fort Hood, Texas 76544 (Andy’s wife, Holly, in Afghanistan)      

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

                          We, the Leetown United Methodist Church, are a group of Christians joined together to spread, teach and show the unending Love of Jesus Christ our Savior.

                          We exist to provide a place where any person may come to worship God through the unspoken Word, the written Word, and song.

We have fellowship together and live as part of the family of faith. Leetown United Methodist Church serves as a mission to minister to the needy, believers and unbelievers.