Sunday e-Bulletin for Worship, SUNDAY, 20 September 2026, 5 pm

Written By Rev. Sonya Gravlee

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INVOCATION

PRELUDE

WELCOME 

SONG Just a Closer Walk with Thee AAHH #455
I am weak but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.

Refrain:
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, if You please?
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain]

When my feeble life is o'er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. [Refrain]

PEACE AND GREETINGS 

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SONG OF PREPARATION Rev Dr Dollie Howell Pankey

SCRIPTURE New Living Translation Psalm 139:1-5
O Lord, you have examined my heart
   and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
    You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
    and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
    even before I say it, Lord.
You go before me and follow me.
    You place your hand of blessing on my head. 

May we be blessed by the reading of this word. Amen.

GUEST SPEAKER                                             Salaam Green

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE  We share prayers of joy and gratitude; prayers of concern or sorrow; and prayers for the world and its people. We end each prayer by saying “This is my prayer,” and then together we affirm, “This is our prayer.” If you are worshiping via Zoom, you may type your prayer request in the chat or indicate you wish to say it aloud, and someone will bring the mic to the tablet for you.

SONG I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy AAHH #622
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart;
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart to stay.

I've got the peace that passeth understanding
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart;
I've got the peace that passeth understanding
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart to stay.

I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus,
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart;
I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus,
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart to stay.

For there is therefore now no condemnation,
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart;
For there is therefore now no condemnation,
Down in my heart,
Down in my heart to stay.

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE


Songs from the AAHH: African American Heritage Hymnal and other sources. Liturgy adapted from UCC Worship Ways and other sources. Scripture reading from the New Living Translation Bible.

Rev. Sonya Gravlee