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Sunday, Sept. 11, was the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. The order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was:

Prelude by Joy Ware

Opening Prayer given by Arley Eden

Opening Chorus “Change My Heart O God”

Call to Worship by Julie Russell

Hymn of Praise “Love Lifted Me”

Affirmation of Faith led by Pastor Scott

Gloria Patri

Offertory by Joy Ware

Prayer Hymn “Amazing Grace”

Joys and Concerns – Thankfulness for the rain. Please remember those on the prayer list. Special remembrance of all those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and prayers for their families. Please remember our nation in your prayers.

Children’s Time “Seeking the Lost” by Pastor Scott

Scripture Reading Luke 15:1-10

Message “An Over the Top God” by Pastor Scott

Hymn of Commitment “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us”

Sending Forth

Choral Benediction “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”

Postlude by Joy Ware

Announcements

Coffee and Devotions will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Sweet Shop on Main Street.

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. of the PPR Committee, in the Fellowship Hall to prepare for the Charge Conference.

There will be a pot luck dinner on Oct. 2 in the Fellowship Hall after church services followed by a short meeting to prepare for Annual Charge Conference on Oct. 31.

Bible study is Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. We are studying “Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton.

Next week’s sermon scripture is from Luke 16:1-13. Sermon title is “Building Bridges to Eternity.” Jesus calls us to build bridges to eternity by generosity to the needy, just as the Unjust Steward built bridges to his future by generosity to his master’s debtors. Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. Please come join us as we worship the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.