Giving Our Gifts to God

Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Hymn: 694 Great God of Every Blessing  
 
Call to worship:
Leader: The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
All: the world, and those who live in it;
Leader: We are the Lord’s an all that we have
All: our time, our talents, our treasures
 
Opening prayer of confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors, and we have refused to hear the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
Assurance of Pardon:
Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. Know that you are forgive and be at peace.
Thanks be to God.
 
Scripture Reading: Psalm 146
 
Hymn: 716 God Whose Giving Knows No Ending
 
Scripture reading: Mark 12:38-44
 
Reflection
 
Apostle’s creed
 
Prayers of the people and the Lord’s Prayer
 
Offering
 
Benediction
 
Hymn:  693 Though I May Speak