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Madison Street
United Methodist Church
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A professionally staffed nursery is located through the double doors on the west side (front left) of the sanctuary.
Our nursery is available for children for infants through age 3.
Restrooms are also located through the double doors on the west side (front left) of the sanctuary.
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THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP
World Communion Sunday
October 3, 2021 ~ 10:15 A.M.
ENTRANCE
The Welcome The Rev. Harriet J. Bryan
The Call to Worship for World Communion Sunday Rev. Bryan
Today we celebrate World Communion Sunday. With Christians everywhere, we gather at Christ’s
welcome table to share in simple elements of bread and cup. In our unity, Christ is alive.
In this sacrament, Christ is made known throughout the earth.We come to this World Communion table to unite our hearts with brothers and sisters
in every nation who seek to know Christ’s presence in the breaking of the bread.
Various persons bring the gifts of bread to the table.
VOICE 1: I represent North America, and I come bringing corn bread from Mississippi,
sour dough rolls from California, tortillas from Mexico, and bagels from New York.
VOICE 2: I represent Asia, and I come bringing rice cakes from Japan, wontons from China
and na’an from India.
VOICE 3: I represent Africa, and I come bringing fufu from the Congo, pounded yam from
Nigeria and chin chin from Ghana.
VOICE 4: I represent Europe, and I come bringing baguettes from France, sweet rolls from
Portugal, focaccia from Italy, and black rye from Russia.
VOICE 5: I represent South America, and I come bringing pho de coco from Brazil,
empanadas from Colombia, and cassava bread from Venezuela.
VOICE 6: I represent Central America, and I come bringing bulla cakes from Jamaica,
ozzies from the Dominican Republic, and cheese bread from El Salvador.
After the bread is placed, all join together in praying:
Praise God for the bread of life, gift of the earth, and bless, O God, all those who dwell
upon the earth. Amen.
All join in singing the following song, which will be led by members of Jubilation.The Opening Sentences Rev. Valarie P. James
Many grains were gathered together to make this bread. So we who are many, and come
from many places, are one in Christ Jesus who has made the sure foundation.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be forever. Amen.
+The Processional Hymn WESTMINSTER ABBEY
(+ indicates to stand)
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
During the singing of the hymn, children ages 4 & 5 are invited to go to Kids Core where they will learn more
about God and worship in an exciting child-oriented way. At the conclusion of worship, parents will go to
Room 308 to dismiss their children. Grades 1-5 will remain in worship to celebrate Holy Communion.
The Invitation & Prayer of Confession The Rev. Jared D. Wilson
This table is for all of us, near and far, high and low, east and west and north and south.
This table is for all of us, but it is not our table. It’s not a United Methodist table, and it’s
not an American table. It’s God’s table, for all of us, and it’s a table of grace. And no
matter how many times we wander from God, or argue, or divide ourselves with anger
and bitterness and falsehood, or forget this gift of grace, God continues to prepare a
place here for all of us. And as we come together today, let us begin with the truth—
confessing our sin to God and to each other, first in these moments of silence.
A time of silence is observed, and all are invited to offer their personal confession.Almighty God, author of mercy and grace:
You have called us to one table, but we have pursued our own course.
You have promised us the abundance of creation,
but in our greed, and in our envy, the world goes without.
You have promised us the bread of life itself,
but in our pride, and in our arrogance, the world goes hungry.
You have promised us the waters of peace and justice,
but in our violence, and in our discord, the world goes thirsty.
And now we are famished, too. Have mercy on us. Forgive us, again.
Transform us, at this table, and for this table,
and send us from this table as servants of your righteousness. Amen.
The congregation is invited to sing (in either Greek or English):
The pastor invites the congregation to stand and offers these words of assurance,
as water is poured into the baptismal font:
Even when our cups run dry, God’s grace overflows.
Even when our plates are empty, God’s generosity overflows.
And even when our hearts feel barren, God’s love overflows.
Friends, we have been called and claimed by the God of all things,
and by the abundance of God’s grace, and by the power of God’s love,
our sins have been forgiven.
Glory to God. Amen.
The Song of Reflection The Madison Street Choir
Bambelela - A Traditional South African Song
“Bambelela” is a Xhosha word that translates as “hold on,” in the sense of hopeful perseverance.
The English translation is used locally, in addition to the original Xhosha.
The arrangers of this song, Leonorah Kunene, Mairi Munro, and Sindiswe Mamputo,
work with people in Gulguthu (a township of Cape Town, South Africa) living with AIDS.
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
+The Gospel Lesson Rev. Wilson
Luke 10:25-37
This is the Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.The Sermon Andra Stephens
Go and Do Likewise: Live in Love
The Prayers of the People Rev. Wilson
After each petition, the pastor will conclude: Lord, in your mercy,
and all may respond: Hear our prayer.
Together, let us pray for:
the people of this congregation…
those who suffer and those in trouble…
the concerns of this local community…
the world, its peoples, and its leaders…
the church universal—its leaders, its members, and its mission…
the communion of saints…
The Offering of Our Gifts to God Rev. Bryan
Your generosity enables us to make a difference in our community and world. For your safety
and convenience, you will find giving stations in the narthex and at the front of the sanctuary. To give
online, go to madisonstreetumc.org/giving. Text to give from your phone. Text REGISTER to
931.263.7485. Once registered, use the same number to text your desired dollar amount.
The Anthem The Madison Street Choir
And Can It Be?
And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood?
Died he for me who caused his pain? For me who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be that Thou my God shouldst die for me?
He left his Father’s throne above, So free, so infinite his grace;
Emptied himself of all but love, And bled for Adam’s helpless race;
’Tis mercy all, immense and free; For, O my God, it found out me.
No condemnation now I dread, Jesus and all in Him is mine!
Alive in him, my living head, And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach the eternal throne, And claim the crown through Christ my own.
- arr. by Dan Forrest (b. 1978)
THANKSGIVING AND HOLY COMMUNION
The Great Thanksgiving Rev. Wilson & Rev. Bryan
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give thanks to you
almighty God, creator of heaven and earth. You have made from one every nation
and people to live on all the fave of the earth. And so, with your people on earth
and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn.The pastors continue the Great Thanksgiving; the institution of the Lord’s supper is recalled,
concluding:
And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in
praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us,
as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
The prayer continues with the invoking of the Holy Spirit. The pastor concludes, saying:
Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and
glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever.
The Sharing of the Bread and Cup
Our communion elements are gluten free. Our ushers will direct you to come down the center aisle and
return to your seat by the outer aisles. For your convenience, we have placed waste stations at the base
of the columns near the outer aisles.
Today’s communion offering goes to support the World Communion Scholarship Leadership Development
Program from the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church.
Music during Holy Communion is provided by Beverly Woodard.SENDING FORTH
The Invitation to Christian Discipleship Rev. Wilson
+The Hymn FOR EVERYONE BORN
For Everyone Born
+The Charge and Benediction Rev. Wilson & Rev. Bryan
+The Postlude Dr. Abigail D. Haake, organ
Celebration
Charles Callahan (b. 1951)
The display on the altar was created by The Rev. Jared D. Wilson in celebration of World Communion Sunday.
Special thanks to Rev. Harriet Bryan, Rev. Valarie James, Beverly Woodard, and Ashley Knowles
for assisting in the collection of bread for the altar.
If you would like to give flowers for the altar for the month of October,
please contact Lynda Johnson at 931-404-6926or ambrosia@ambrosiaandco.com.STAY CONNECTED
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Worship Leaders in Today’s Service
The Rev. Harriet J. Bryan, Senior Pastor
The Rev. Jared D. Wilson, Senior Associate Pastor
The Rev. Valarie P. James, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care
Andra Stephens, Africa University
Beverly Woodard, Associate Director of Music & Pianist
Dr. Abigail Haake, Associate Director of Music & Organist
The liturgy for today’s service comes from the following resource:
Call to Worship for World Communion Sunday by Jennifer Mills-Knutsen, USA. From “Gifts in Open Hands:
More Worship Resources for the Global Community.” Edited by Maren Tirabassi & Kathy Wonson Eddy.
© 2011. The Pilgrim Press. Cleveland, OH. alt. by Rev. Jared D. Wilson.
Prayer of Confession by Matt Gaventa, Pastor of Amherst Presbyterian Church (PCUSA); Amherst, Virginia.
© 2016. Alt. by Rev. Jared D. Wilson.
The Great Thanksgiving for World Communion Sunday. “The United Methodist Book of Worship.” ©1992.
Abingdon Press. The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
The Hymns:
Come to the Table of Grace
TEXT: Barbara Hamm, 2008; ©2008 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL.
MUSIC: (TABLE OF GRACE 7.7.10.7) Barbara Hamm, 2008. ©2001 Hope Publishing Company.
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
TEXT: 7th cent. Latin; translated by John Mason Neale, 1851.
MUSIC: (WESTMINSTER ABBEY 87.87.87) Henry Purcell, ca. 1680; adapted by Ernest Hawkins, 1842.
Kyrie
TEXT: Traditional Liturgical Text
MUSIC: (REINDORF KYRIE) Dinah Reindorf, 1987; arr. Sing! A New Creation, 2001. © 2001 Faith Alive Christian Res.
Musical Responses to the Great Thanksgiving
TEXT: Trad. Liturgical text
MUSIC: Marty Haugen, 1984; ©1984 GIA Publications, Inc.
For Everyone Born
TEXT: Brian Mann, 2006. ©2006 Brian Mann (admin. General Board of Global Ministries of the UMC).
MUSIC: (FOR EVERYONE BORN 11.10.11.10) Brian Mann, 2006. ©2006 (admin. GBGM).
CCLI License Number: 1364598
Streaming: 20143986
CVLI: 504362200
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