St James United Methodist Church
This is worship for September 19, 2021. The message is by Rev. Paul Caseman
Welcome! Whether you are in the sanctuary or watching online, we are glad YOU are with us!
Here is what we are doing today:
WELCOME
PRELUDE: “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above"
from Foundery Collection, 1742 Dan Forrest
*CALL TO WORSHIP
*OPENING PRAYER
*LIGHTING THE CANDLE
The light shines in the darkness; and the darkness did not
overcome it! John 1.5
*HYMN: "Wonderful Words of Life" hymnal #600 verses 1-3
CHILDREN'S TALK
SCRIPTURE READING: James 2.1-10, 14-17; Mark 7.24-37
MESSAGE: “A Little Chat with Jesus" Rev. Paul Caseman
*SONG: "Sing His Love"
*CREED: Apostles' Creed
PRAYER AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
COMMUNION
SONG: “Thy Word"
OFFERING AND *DOXOLOGY
CHURCH NEWS
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE: “Forward in His Name" R. Kevin Boesiger
CALL TO WORSHIP
We can trust God.
God is like the mountain: rock solid.
God loves all the people:
the poor, the disabled, the outcast, the stranger.
We can depend on God.
God feeds the hungry, heals the sick, and restores relationships.
We praise our Loving God!
Praise be to God!
*HYMN: "Wonderful Words of Life" hymnal #600 verses 1-3
Sing them over again to me,
Wonderful words of life;
Let me more of their beauty see,
Wonderful words of life;
Words of life and beauty, Teach me faith and duty.
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life;
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life.
Christ, the blessed one, gives to all
Wonderful words of life;
Sinner, list to the loving call,
Wonderful words of life;
All so freely given, Wooing us to heaven.
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life;
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life.
Sweetly echo the gospel call,
Wonderful words of life;
Offer pardon and peace to all,
Wonderful words of life;
Jesus, only Savior, Sanctify forever.
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life;
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life.
James 2:1-10 NRSV
James 2:14-17 NRSV
Mark 7:24-30 NRSV
Mark 7:31-37 NRSV
MESSAGE: “A Little Chat with Jesus" Rev. Paul Caseman
Our speaker today is Rev. Paul Caseman. Born in West Virginia many years ago, Paul migrated to Arizona in 1978. He has served the United Methodist Church since 1987. Paul is a graduate of Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He served his entire career in the South District of the Desert Southwest Conference, his last 23 years as the senior pastor at St Mark’s UMC.
Paul is married to Patty and they have four children and 8 grandchildren.
*SONG: "Sing His Love"
Father, long before creation
Thou hadst chosen us in love
And that love so deep, so moving
Draws us close to Christ above
Still it keeps us, still it keeps us
Firmly fixed in Christ alone
And the world will sing His love
Yes, the world will sing His love
And we'll all join hands
Every woman, every man
And sing His love
We'll sing His love
Though the world may change its fashion
Yet our God is ever the same
His compassion and His covenant
Through all ages will remain
God's own children, God's own children
Must forever praise His name
God so love us, God so loved us
That His only Son He game
God's compassion is my story
It is my boasting all the day
Mercy free and never failing
Moves my will, directs my way
And the world will sing His love
Yes, the world will sing His love
And we'll all join hands
Every woman, every man
And sing His love
We'll sing His love
*CREED: Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.
You can text prayer concerns to (520) 222-8690, or email them to stjamestucson@gmail.com
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
SONG: "Thy Word"
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
When I feel afraid
Think I've lost my way
Still you're there right beside me
And nothing will I fear
As long as you are near
Please be near me to the end
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
I will not forget
Your love for me and yet
My heart forever is wandering
Jesus be my guide
And hold me to your side
I will love you to the end
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
And a light unto my path
You're the light unto my path
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Praise God all creatures here below!
Praise God above ye heavenly host!
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen.