GATHERING. Gathering Hymns Brethren, we have met to worship HWB 8 God is here among us HWB 16

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1 September 14, 2014

2 GATHERING Prelude Gathering Hymns Brethren, we have met to worship HWB 8 God is here among us HWB 16 Welcome (Visitors are invited to fill out a welcome card and place it in the offering basket.) Passing the Peace Call to Worship (based on Exodus 15:1-11, 20-21; Romans 14:1-12) Leader: No one is an island. We are all joined in Christ Jesus. Left: Who else is like you, loving God? Right: Who is like you: beautiful in holiness, awesome in all the things you do for us? Leader: No one lives by themselves, no one dies by themselves. Left: Whether we live or die Right: we are the Lord s. ALL: The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. Confession Leader: What if God paid us back in full for all the wrong we have done? (pause) People: O Lord we seek your mercy... Leader: yet we ourselves look for payback when we are wronged. People: We think it only fair and what is right when we retaliate, use harsh words, and withdraw from relationship. Leader: The forgiveness you offer on our account is larger than we can comprehend, still we withhold forgiveness and carry the grudge over petty items. People: We are eager to do your judging. Leader: And the worst: we conspire our inner thoughts to secure your forgiveness while avoiding honest repentance. ALL : Forgive us Lord for the sins we know in our hearts. Save us Lord from the sins we hide. (pause for reflection and self-examination) Opening Prayer

3 PRAISING Hymn All creatures of our God and King HWB 48 Scripture Romans 14: 1-12 Offering Prayer Offering HEARING Scripture Matthew 18:21-35 Children s Story Hymn How can I say STS 117 (Children ages 3 through 7 are excused to Children s Circle) Sermon RESPONDING Response Hymn There's a wideness in God's mercy HWB 145 Sharing Joys, Concerns, and Reflections and Introduction of Visitors Prayers of the Community SENDING Hymn Go, my friends, in grace STS 57 Benediction

4 We warmly welcome all who are visiting with us today! We hope you will join us for fellowship time after the service and give us an opportunity to get to know you. Please fill out a visitor card from the pew rack and place it in the offering basket. Listening assistance devices are available through the sound technician at the rear of the sanctuary. We offer the following activities for children: A supervised nursery for newborns through age 3, located next to the main entrance; Children's Circle for children ages 3 through 7, which meets in the basement during the second half of the worship service. Music Key: HWB = Hymnal: A Worship Book (blue hard cover book) STJ = Sing The Journey (green soft cover book) STS= Sing The Story (purple soft cover book) ANNOUNCEMENTS Please send your announcements to the office before 11:00am-Friday to be included in the bulletin.speak with Pastor Mark or the worship leader before the Sunday service if you wish to voice your announcement at the end of worship. Sunday, September 14 Sunday, September 14 Monday, September 15 Sunday, September 21 Monday, September 22 Monday, September 22 House) Tuesday, September 23 Tuesday, September 23 Sunday, September 28 Pastoral Search Committee (after worship) Peace House is unavailable (6:30-11:30pm) SLT/ Council Chair + Journey Group Facilitators (7:30pm, Peace House) Choir rehearsal (12-2pm; children 12-1pm) SLT (6:30pm, church library) Pastoral Search Committee (6:30pm, Peace Community Meal (5-7pm), all are welcome! Council (6:30pm, Peace House) Annual Congregational Meeting, after service Check out the EVENTS page on our website for more calendar information.

5 CMF Welcome Statement Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship is a Christ-centered, welcoming and inclusive church community committed to peace and justice. We acknowledge and affirm the image of God in persons of every race, ability, class, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation. We celebrate an open communion in which all who seek a closer journey with God are welcome to participate. We invite all who covenant with us to join in the full life of the congregation. CMF Vision Statement As a Mennonite community, seeking to follow Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will be embracing, engaging, growing. NOTES

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8 Contact information available through the office for all facilitators Brownway Avenue Cincinnati, OH Mark Weidner, Pastor (cell) In town Saturdays-Tuesdays (3x monthly) Violet Sears, Office Administrator, is in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays Church office located in Peace House at 3046 Minot Avenue, First Floor