Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23; James 1:17-27 | Whether as individuals or groups of people, over time, we may continue to “do” something that becomes devoid of meaning. It becomes a “habit,” or, a “tradition.” On the whole, these habits or traditions aren’t inherently bad. But, as we’ll see in our Gospel reading, when those habits and traditions become our sole focus, what really matters often becomes blurry. So as we move into another school year, join us as we refine our focus on Christ and on God’s Word implanted within us, and as we are sent to live as people set apart, holy in God’s sight.
Sunday, September 1, 2024, Fifteenth Sunday after 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. Gathering: Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Way. Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Music: William H Havergal, 1793-1870. Text and Music: Public Domain. 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, b. 1953. Text and Music: © 1982 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus. Text: Sigismund von Birken, 1626-1681; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship, alt. Music: Georg G. Boltze, 18th cent. Text and Music: 1978 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Liturgy: Holy and Amen. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2010, 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Teach Me To Obey. Text and Music: Aryn Calhoun, Sean Hill, Robby Valderrama. Text and Music: © 2015 Bless The Church Music (Admin. by Bless the Church Publishing). Covered under CCLI subscription. Sending Song: Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am. Text and Music: John L. Bell, b. 1949. Text and Music: © 1995 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription.