+Opening Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth 1

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1 Ringing of the Bell Prelude / Lighting of the Candles Standin' in the Need of Prayer Greeting / Life & Mission of Salem Blue prayer cards are located in the pew racks for you to write and share your prayer concerns. These prayer cards will be collected during the first hymn of the service by the ushers. +Call to Worship God has given us this day for praise! Praise be to God for this most generous gift! God has given his Son to us that we might learn ways of peace and mercy. Let the words of God s own Son, Jesus, enter our hearts and transform our lives! Come, let us worship this great God of abundant mercy and love! Let our songs, our words, and our thoughts reflect God s healing and restoring love. Amen. +Opening Prayer +Opening Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth 1 +Prayer of Confession God of mercy, you know us so well. We like to think that we can hide from You, but we are just kidding ourselves. You have offered to us new life, characterized by honesty, compassion, joy, and peace. You have invited us into ministries of peace and justice; but we have far too often turned our back on opportunities for service and witness to your transformational love. Forgive us for our stubbornness. Help us to turn around and listen to your words of hope. Remind us again that you require compassion and mercy in all who serve you; that you will guide our steps and our lives. Give us courage to truly be your witnesses in this world. Amen. +Assurance of Pardon +Gloria Patri Glory be to the Fath`er, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. +Passing of the Peace

2 Time with Children Epistle Reading James 1:17-27 Special Music Breathe on Me, Breath of God Brenda Schlechte, Chris Uhe, Emily Uhe Carol Reckman, Patti Reckmann, Rebecca Braundmeier Gospel Reading Mark 7:1-23 Message +The Apostles Creed (Unison) Pastoral Prayer Tradition! The Offering of Tithes, Gifts, & Lives to God (Inside cover of the Hymnal) Invitation & Offertory Trust and Obey Chris Uhe +Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. A-men. +Prayer of Dedication The Celebration of Communion We celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion in remembrance of the love and hope Christ brings to this day and to our lives. Salem Church, as a member of United Church of Christ, practices open communion meaning anyone who has chosen to follow Jesus Christ is welcome to the table by His invitation. Come as you are for you are welcome here! (We celebrate altar communion by intinction. You are invited to come to the front using the middle aisle, break off a piece of bread, and dip it into the wine. Please use the side aisles when returning to your seat.) +Communion Hymn Just As I Am 417 +Invitation +Communion Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you Open your hearts. We open them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God our thanks and praise. Words of Institution

3 Sharing the Gifts of God Come to the Table written by Pastor Jerry + Prayer of Thanksgiving +Closing Hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness 98 +The Lord s Prayer (Unison) (Please Hold Hands) +Benediction +Response +Postlude On Eagles Wings And He will raise you up on eagles' wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand. * All hymns are printed with permission by CCLI License Number: Indicates where you may stand, if able; bold print indicates where the congregation reads. We, Salem UCC, broadcast our worship service on the internet via Livestream. If you have concerns regarding your image or your family s image being broadcast, you may want to consider sitting in the balcony, the wings, or the back of the church. Children s Time is broadcast, so please take that under consideration. Today s Favorite Hymn Just As I Am Today s favorite hymn is Just As I Am submitted by Donna Yates. This hymn is such a good communion song because it reminds me of my confirmation and taking communion for the first time. Coming as I am as a 14 year old, uncertain of the future, but knowing that my relationship with God will never change. Now as I stand here in "my Salem", much closer to the end than the beginning, the future is once more uncertain. Salem Staff & Contact Information: Ivan Schoen Interim Pastor pastor.schoen@gmail.com John Mindrup Assistant Pastor johnc1956@live.com Kerri Reilson Office Coordinator salemuccalh@gmail.com Becca Braundmeier Youth Director rjbraundmeier@gmail.com Dawn Reinhardt Music Director rnhrtfamfarm@agtelco.com Patti Reckmann Custodian pattireckmann@yahoo.com Ron Mindrup Sound Technician mindr@agtelco.com

4 Salem United Church of Christ 1117 W. North Street / Alhambra, Illinois Phone: / Fax: September 2, :00 a.m. Today s Worship Leaders: Pastor Ivan Schoen, Interim Pastor & Dawn Reinhardt, Music Director We are God s children called to seek, share, teach, and continue to experience the Word of God.

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6 ~ Salem s Calendar & Announcements ~ Sunday September 2 9:00 a.m. Worship w/altar Communion Praise Team Practice following Worship Monday September 3 Office Closed Tuesday September 4 6:30 p.m. Property Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Evangelism/Worship Committee Meeting Wednesday September 5 6:00 p.m. Salem Chimes Practice 6:30 p.m. Salem Ringers Practice 7:30 p.m. Salem Chancel Choir Practice Thursday September 6 7:00 p.m. BOCE Meeting Sunday September 9 9:00 a.m. Salem Seekers (Sunday School) at the Park 10:00 a.m. Rally Day / Worship in the Park Potluck & Fellowship following Worship 4:00 p.m. Exhale Greeters needed We are in still in need of greeters for the September 2018 September 2019 schedule. Sign-up sheets are on the table in the Passageway. Rally day / worship in the park sept 9 Rally Day / Worship in the Park will be Sunday, September 9. Salem Seekers and Sunday School classes will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the park. Worship will be at 10:00 a.m. Following worship there will be a potluck lunch; meat and drinks will be provided by Men s Fellowship. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert to share and a lawn chair. After lunch there will be fellowship; feel free to bring backyard games to play. Dubois fall festival October 7 DuBois Center Fall Festival is Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. It will include crafters, live music, an upscale resale shop, and plenty of delicious food and more. Volunteers are needed to help run the festival. Donations of breads, pies, brownies, cookies and more are also needed. Salem Seekers There will be no Sunday School during the summer. (May 27, 2018 September 2, 2018) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Sunday School year will begin on September 9, 2018, on Rally Day (Worship in the Park) at Alhambra Park. today s Ministry Greeter: Liturgist: Sound: Ushers: Dave & Jerri Riechmann Patty Uhe Ron Mindrup Laverne Korsmeyer Laura Muench Dean Korsmeyer Justin Bonnell Sharon Kaufman