Today’s service will be held outdoors at the woods stage. The service will NOT be live-streamed as this is not yet possible outdoors. However, the service will be recorded and posted afterwards rather than live-streamed. Bring a chair. Join us!
When uploaded, link for service:
https://www.youtube.com/@NorthAndersonCCP/streams
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Gathering Music Polly Dunford
Welcome and Announcements Sharon Fowler
Call to Worship
Leader: Come, beloved community—
the One who searches for the lost has called us here.
People: We come, bringing our whole selves: found and unfound, certain and uncertain.
Leader: In the Divine vision, no one is forgotten, no one is expendable.
People: We are gathered by grace that counts every single one of us worthy.
All: Come, let us worship in the extravagant welcome of Divine grace!
Opening Hymn “Sing a Happy Alleluia” Handout
Words by Shirley Erena Murray, Tune by Robert Clatterbuck, Arranged by Jim Strathdee
Words-1992. Hope Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Music-1999. Hope Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
1) Sing a happy alleluia, sing it out with heart and style
We’re the echo of God’s laughter, we’re the image of God’s smile.
Refrain Alleluia, all creation, alleluia, everyone!
Alleluia, all creation, alleluia, everyone!
Last time: Alleluia, everyone! Alleluia, everyone!
2) We’re the proof of God’s good humor, we’re the twinkle in God’s eyeMade to shine, reflect the glory, given light and space to fly. Refrain
3) Sarah laughed at God’s good timing, Mary sang and David danced,
Jesus smiled and hugged the children so is life for us enhanced. Refrain
4) Ev’ry day sing alleluia! We are loved, though so absurd,
Human, foolish, chosen people, God still takes us at our word! Refrain
Scripture Lesson Luke 15:1-10
Sermon “Craziness, Foolishness, and Other Divine Impulses” Dr. Keith Ray
Thoughts to ponder: In Luke 15, Jesus tells stories about a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep to search for one that is lost, and a woman who turns her house upside down for a single coin. At first glance, these choices seem foolish—
why risk so much for so little?
But Jesus invites us to see the world through the eyes of these stories, where no one is expendable and the community is not whole until all are restored.
This Sunday we’ll explore what it means to join the Shepherd’s search in our own time and celebrate the joy that comes when what was lost is found.
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn and Offertory “You Shall Go Out with Joy” Handout
Words by Steffi Geiser Rubin. Music by Stuart Dauermann.
1975. Lillenas Publishing Co. All rights reserved.
You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace;
the mountains and the hills will break forth before you;
there’ll be shouts of joy, and all the trees of the field will clap,
will clap their hands.
And all the trees of the field will clap their hands;
the trees of the field will clap their hands;
the trees of the field will clap their hands while you go out with joy.
Benediction
Discussion
Shalom (meaning - “May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)
Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.
Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom. *************************************************************************************
Reprinted with permission under One License #A-625711. All rights reserved.
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Calendar of Service -
September 21 - Remembrance Sunday Service for Shea Marsden, Jackie Moore, Brenda and Steve Hallowell, Peggy Upton
September 28 - Keith Ray (Outdoor service)
October 5 - Keith Ray; World Communion Sunday; Potluck meal; Undie Sunday begins
October 12 - David Johnson (Outdoor service)
October 19 - Keith Ray; Blessing of the Animals (Outdoor service)
October 26 - Worship and lunch at South Main Chapel and Mercy Center
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During the month of September, we will have a clothing drive for the teens at New Foundations. Requested items in sizes medium and large (mostly for boys) are: sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts for outerwear (colorful and fun), underwear and socks.
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PFLAG will be hosting a potluck brunch picnic in Linley Park on Saturday, September 20th starting at 9 am. Bring a dish to share. They are also collecting donations of pet food for PAWS during the event.
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A special GAMAC fundraising event is Ray McGee’s Jazz Club featuring Willmatic & Friends at The Bleckley Station on September 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Table seating with food and drinks is $75/person or $600/table of 8.
For tickets and information about the 2025/2026 GAMAC concert season visit www.gamac.org or call (864) 231-6147.
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NACCP is conducting a love offering to benefit WorldCentral Kitchen in their efforts to alleviate starving in Gaza. We will accept donations through the middle of October.
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October’s Keenager Event will be a A Who-Dunnit Murder Mystery; you may be part of the cast or a guest. It will be held at the Red Shutter Bed & Breakfast in Starr, SC, on Saturday October 25, 11:30 am-2:30 pm. David Sanders and Michael Crump are hosting the event and serving a lasagna lunch. Sign up at church for this fun event!
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Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm through Zoom. If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com.
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Please remember to donate non-perishable food items to AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries). An extra item when you shop is a great help to others in our community.
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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP? Would you like to make this community your spiritual home? Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.
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