How Much is Enough?

In this Sunday’s message, we hear Jesus critique the self-centered greed and consumerism which plagues our modern culture. He says with great clarity, greed is a significant hurdle to spiritual growth. In “How Much Is Enough? How Do I Manage My Resources” (Luke 12:13-21), Pastor Kevin will help us to make the shift from self-protection and hoarding to generosity and caring of the needs of others. This is revolutionary and not as fear filled as we might think. God promises to take care of all of our needs, and we have to learn to trust that our savings and investments will be enough. Join us this Sunday as God encourages us to be the kinds of people we’ve always wanted to be.

We Gather to Worship

Prelude: “Cantilène from Organ Sonata in D Minor (Opus 148, No. 11)”, Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901)

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “As Saints of Old”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23

Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

Sermon “How Much is Enough? How Do I Manage My Resources?”, Pastor Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “For the Fruit of all Creation”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”, arr. Stephen Burtonwood (b.1951)

The Great Thanksgiving

Holy, Holy, Holy and Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Medieval Fanfare and Recessional” Walker Baylor (1891-1975)