Bulletin
Sunday, August 18th, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Contents
We Gather in God's Name
Opening Sentences
Leader: God does not hold the past against us.
People: His compassions are new every morning.
Leader: Give praise to God, for he is slow to anger and rich in mercy.
People: His faithfulness extends to all generations.
Leader: Come, let us worship God!
We Hear God's Word
First Scripture Reading
Isaiah 5:1-7
Second Scripture Reading
Psalm 80
We Respond in Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Please stand when offering a prayer, so others will know you have the floor.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Closing Prayer
Plant us again in your vineyard, O Lord. Help us to grow in our witness and service to you by serving others. May your peace always be with us! AMEN.