World Communion Sunday

Today’s service will be held indoors in the sanctuary as an in-person service and also live streamed at this link.  Click on “live” for the live stream.  Join us!   

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Gathering Music                                    Polly Dunford                                                                                 

Welcome and Announcements     Ann Miller                                        

Call to Worship

Leader:   Come from the north and the south, from the east and the west—
all God’s children are welcome at the table.

People:   We come, one family of faith,
gathered in love and hope.

Leader:   In many languages, with many cultures,
God’s people lift up one song of praise.

People:   We come, bringing our differences,
and finding our unity in Christ.

Leader:   This is the day the world is reminded:
the table is wide, and the bread is enough.

People:   We come to taste and see God’s goodness.
We come to be made one in the Spirit.

Leader:   Come, for all are invited.
Come, for Christ is here.

All:   We come with joy, for we are one body,
one Spirit, one faith, one Lord.
Let us worship God!

Opening Hymn                   Potluck Hymn

Scripture Lesson                  Psalm 33; Galatians 3:26–28

Sermon              “The Table of Intimacy, The Table of Danger”             Dr. Keith Ray

Joys and Concerns 

Prayers of the People 

Communion Hymn       “Come to the Table of Grace”                     Hymnal #507

1)  Come to the table of grace.

Come to the table of grace.

This is God’s table; it’s not yours or mine.

Come to the table of grace.

2)  Come to the table of peace . . .

3)  Come to the table of love . . .

4)  Come to the table of hope . . .

5)  Come to the table of joy . . .

Communion Gathering at the Table         Rev. Nancy Blakely

The Great Thanksgiving

Sharing the Bread and Cup

Prayer After Communion

Closing Hymn and Offertory                     Potluck Hymn            

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.                        *************************************************************************************

Join us for 1st Sunday Potluck meal following worship service.

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Calendar of Service -  

October 12 - David Johnson  (Outdoor service)

October 19 - Keith Ray; Blessing of the Animals  (Outdoor service); Worship Committee

October 26 - Worship and lunch at South Main Chapel and Mercy Center

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It’s time to start seasonal choir practices. We’ll have one choir practice on Sunday, October 5 and then resume practices on Sunday, November 2 to continue through the month of November and most of December until Christmas Eve. Practices begin at 9:25 AM.  Contact Polly at (864) 940-0640 with questions.

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During October, Undie Sundays will collect underwear items for South Main Chapel and Mercy Center for both men and women, all sizes.

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NACCP is conducting a love offering to benefit World Central 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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