Imagine No Possessions

The gospel lesson this Sunday is from Luke 14:25-33. In this passage, Jesus speaks frankly about the fearsome costs of discipleship. Those who follow him should know from the outset that completing the course of discipleship will mean denouncing other allegiances, and making a prioritization of Jesus, above all else. Pastor Penumaka addresses this challenging text in his message: “Imagine No Possessions”

We Gather to Worship

Prelude: “Adagio from “Organ Symphony No. 5″ (Opus 42, No.1)”, Charles-Marie Widor

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Jesus Calls Us”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Second Reading: Philemon 1-21

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel: Luke 14:25-33

Sermon “Imagine No Possessions”, Rev. Dr. Moses Penumaka

Sermon Hymn: “When the Poor Ones”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts”  Henry Baker, arr. by Gordon Young

The Great Thanksgiving

Holy, Holy, Holy and Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Take My Life That I May Be”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Postlude”, John E. West