God Provides Blessings "God's Name is revealed"
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Leader: Peace be with you. All: And also with you.
Prelude Trust In You - Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (clergy stuff)
Leader: Siblings in Christ, let us call upon our God.
All: Come, O Holy I AM.
Leader: Our God, who is and was and will be, is with us in this place.
All: We sing our thanks and praise to God!
Opening Prayer (clergy stuff)
All: God of promise, You call us into your holy presence and entrust us with the work of caring for your beloved children—all of humanity and all of creation. Guide us, equip us, and inspire us to follow in your way, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
*Opening Song: Walk with Me (TFWS 2242)
Walk with me, I will walk with you
and build the land that God has planned
where love shines through.
1. When Moses heard the call of God he said, “Lord, don’t send me.”
But God told Moses, “You’re the one to set my people free.”
Walk with me, I will walk with you
and build the land that God has planned
where love shines through.
2. Now Peter was a most unlikely man to lead the flock;
but Jesus knew his holiness and he became the Rock.
Walk with me, I will walk with you
and build the land that God has planned
where love shines through.
3. Young Mary Magdalene was sure her life could be much more,
and by her faith she dared to let God’s love unlock the door.
Walk with me, I will walk with you
and build the land that God has planned
where love shines through.
4. And when you share your faith with me and work for life made new,
the witness of your faithfulness calls me to walk with you.
Walk with me, I will walk with you
and build the land that God has planned
where love shines through.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading: Exodus 2:23-25; 3:10-15; 4:10-17
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages (Extended with Blessing of the Backpacks)
Names of God printed on paper throughout the Sanctuary: Adonai (my Lord), Yahweh (Lord), Almighty, Lord, Emmanuel, Everlasting Father, Friend, I AM, Redeemer, Rock, Truth, Elohim (God), Jehovah (Lord), Alpha and Omega, Deliverer, Comforter, Foundation, Holy One, Light of the World, Refuge, Way, & Life
Sermon "God's Name is Revealed" -Rev. DV Yost
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RESPONDING
*Sermon Song: The God of Abraham Praise (UMH 116)
1. The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of Everlasting Days, and God of love;
Jehovah, great I AM! by earth and heaven confessed;
I bow and bless the sacred name forever blest.
2. The great I AM has sworn; I on this oath depend.
I shall, on eagle wings upborne, to heaven ascend.
I shall behold God’s face; I shall God’s power adore,
and sing the wonders of God’s grace forevermore.
3. The heavenly land I see, with peace and plenty blest;
a land of sacred liberty, and endless rest.
There milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound,
and trees of life forever grow with mercy crowned.
4. The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing,
and “Holy, holy, holy!” cry, “Almighty King!
Who was, and is, the same, and evermore shall be:
Jehovah, Lord, the great I AM, we worship thee!”
Prayers of the People
Leader: God of Promise, All: hear our prayer.
Lord's Prayer (UMH 895)
All: 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.
Offertory
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*Offering Response: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 94
*Prayer of Dedication (clergy stuff)
All: Generous God, you give us all we need to flourish, and we trust that there is enough for us and for all the world. Accept these gifts, given in gratitude, for the work of caring for all that you have made. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song: Here I am, Lord (UMH 593)
1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
2. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them. They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
3. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame,
I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide till their hearts are satisfied.
I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude
Next Week
God Provides Blessings: "Manna and Quail" (World Communion Sunday)
October 5, 2025 , Exodus 16:1-18, Rev. Yost Preaching
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