Stewardship = Discipleship

This message is based on the Gospel text from Mark 10, verses 17-31. 

“In this Sunday’s text, Jesus has a conversation with a wealthy man who is inquiring about how to inherit eternal life. He is bright, faithful and sincere. Despite everything that is right and exceptional about this seeker, when Jesus suggests that his possessions and wealth have come to mean too much to him, this seemingly becomes a hurdle too great to clear. As we seek to follow Jesus, what is the role of wealth and possessions in our lives?  This question defines a lot about our own discipleship.

This is NOT a “the church needs your money” message. We are invited and challenged to make priorities in our lives that reflect our faith and purpose. Best of all, this is a sermon with a surprise ending. Come and join us this Sunday, and read Mark 10:17-31 to prepare to hear what God might be saying to us.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Aria Cantabile”, Ernest Grosjean

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Son of God, Eternal Savior”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15

Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-16

Special Music: “Theme from Canon in D”, Pachelbel

Children’s Time

Gospel: Mark 10:17-31

Sermon: “Stewardship = Discipleship”, Pastor Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “Take My Life, That I May Be”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Offertory: “Brautludium”, Erich Koch-Hemhofen

Offering Response: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Adante Marziale” from Three Short Preludes for Organ, Dr, Everett Titcomb