Preparing is Worship

The printing of the bulletins
the cleaning of the rugs
the laying out the vestments
the pouring of the cups

The buying of the bread
the typing the words to share
all of the work behind the scene
as important as the rest

Preparing is worship
as much as the words read out loud
the little things matter so much
in the kingdom of God

All of us able
to do our holy work
whether mowing the lawn
or singing in the choir


September 6, 2010
Matthew 10:42
Romans 12:1-12
Psalm 127:1-2 (Call to Worship)
Unison Prayer
Communion Liturgy for Labor Day Sunday
Prayer of Dedication
(from , “Bless Thou the Gifts”, #587, The United Methodist Hymnal)
Worship Theme: “Reflecting on God’s Call in Your Life”
Message for Children by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
and sermon, “There is No Higher Calling”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
September 5, 2010
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Labor Day Sunday



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