Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20 | When kids play with Play-Dough, often they use molds to create specific shapes and creatures. Some might say that, in doing so, the Play-Dough is “conformed” to the mold. Or, others might say that the Play-Dough is “transformed” into something new. Which is it? Or, both? Though perhaps a childish example, the truth is, in our lives of faith, we have a multiplicity of things we could be conformed to; and yet, we are called to conform ourselves to Christ and his Kingdom. So where does that leave us with Paul’s command to us to also be “transformed”? Join us for worship this weekend as we hear Peter’s confession of faith, and as we consider what it means to live out our confession, continually being transformed by the power of the Spirit.
Sunday, August 27, 2023, Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost Bulletin
Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under Augsburg Fortress License #SB135131, CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: Meditation from Thais. Text and Music: J. Massenet. Text and Music: ©Public Domain. Confession and Forgiveness: Used by permission from All Creation Sings, Setting 11 under Augsburg Fortress license. Adapted by Rev. A. Kenitzer. Kyrie: Lord, Have Mercy. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of Praise: Glory to God. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2010, 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Change My Heart, O God. Text and Music: Eddie Espinosa. Text and Music: © 1982 Integrity Music. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Liturgy: Holy, Amen & Lamb of God. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2010, 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: The Body of Christ. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2019, 2020, Sarah Hart. Spirit & Son, a division of OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Take My Life, That I May Be. Text and Music: William D. Pharris. Text and Music: © 1998 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Covered under One License subscription.