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Worship with Wayne Community Church – Live!

September 14, 2025- 14th Sunday after Pentecost

(Today’s music is livestreamed by permission through ONE LICENSE #732935-A, CCLI license #22104930 and #22104923, or via public domain. Message by Rev. Marcos Juliao. Scripture passages from NIV – New International Version of the Holy Bible.) *Please stand as you are comfortable.

We Gather…

Prelude: Adagio (Benedikt Widmann, 1820-1910. Music held in the public domain.)

Welcome

Welcoming the Light of Christ: Surely the Presence of the Lord UMH 328

Come, Let Us Worship:

Liturgist: Come, all who seek the Lord, and walk together in harmony, for two are better than one. When one stumbles, the other will lift them up, and together their strength shall multiply the harvest. Blessed are those who stand united in adversity, for a cord of three strands is not easily broken. Let us cherish the companions given to us, finding warmth in unity and solace in shared strength.

All: How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon was falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.

Liturgist: Lord, teach us to walk in Your truth, bound by love and illuminated by grace.

May our bonds reflect Your presence, and may our unity bring forth life and light.

Let us rejoice together in the strength of the Lord, for in Him we find our purpose and our song. Amen.

*Hymn of Praise: The Church’s One Foundation UMH 545 v. 1, 2, 4, 5

(Words: Samuel J. Stone, 1866. Music: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1864. Both held in the public domain.)

…To Pray,

A Prayer to Begin Our Time Together:

All Recite: O God of unity and strength, we gather before You as one body, knit together by Your love. In Your wisdom, You have created us to walk side by side, to lift one another when the path grows rugged, and to rejoice together in triumph.

Teach us, Lord, to cherish the bonds that unite us, to embrace our differences as a tapestry of Your design, and to magnify Your glory in our fellowship.

May our hearts beat as one, in rhythm with Yours. May our voices rise in harmony, singing of Your grace and truth. Bind us together, Lord, so that in our unity, we may be a beacon of hope to the world, a living testament to Your everlasting love.

Bless us now as we embark on this time of worship and reflection. Strengthen us through Your Spirit, that we may honor You in all we do, not as individuals but as a community bound by purpose, faith, and love. In Your name, Jesus, we pray. Amen.

A Time to Pray for One Another:

Pastor:

We offer prayers for Don Welsh as he struggles with health issues of weakness and balance. We ask God for his guidance for Don and his doctors as they work to diagnose and plan for his treatment. We have gratitude for Hugh Barteman, who joined us in person for our worship service. God's blessings to him as he returns to his home state of Maryland. Lord, we give thanks for the opportunity to share our joys, our weaknesses, our doubts and the times that challenge us. We seek your wisdom and comfort for all those who need your love and protection. In all circumstances may we give thanks for our daily lives and the blessings you bestow on us.

Recognition for Those at Home - If you're tuning in online today, we’re so glad you’re here. Feel free to send us a quick message or hello to let us know you're worshipping with us—we value your presence and love staying connected, even from afar.

Concerns, Gratitudes, and Blessings to share

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Let’s Share the Words Jesus Gave Us:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

…To Hear the Word,

*Hymn of Preparation: Blest Be the Tie That Binds UMH 557

(Words: John Fawcett, 1782. Music: Johann G. Nageli; arr. By Lowell Mason, 1845. Both held in the public domain.)

Let's hear the Word of Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 :

:9Two are better than one,

because they have a good return for their labor

10If either of them falls down,

one can help the other up.

But pity anyone who falls

and has no one to help them up.

11Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.

But how can one keep warm alone?

12Though one may be overpowered,

two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

This is the Word of God, for the people of God.

Thanks be to God

Thoughts from Pastor Marcos: We Are Stronger Together

…To Respond to the Word,

Invitation to the Offering

Special Music: The Road Not Taken Corona Choir

*Blessing Our Gifts: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

(Words: Thomas Ken, 1674. Music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois, 1551. Both words and music held in the public domain.

…To Go Into the World.

Getting Strong & Holding On (Announcements)

Go For It!

Commission & Benediction: Go Now in Peace UMH 665