God’s Promises Bring Hope
“Joseph in Prison”
Sunday, September 27, 2026
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) Rejuvenate
LEADER: Blessed are you when people do not like you
ALL: Because we work for justice.
LEADER: Blessed are you when people do not like you
ALL: Because we advocate for the oppressed.
LEADER: Blessed are you when people do not like you
ALL: Because we follow God’s call to love the world.
Opening Prayer
ALL: God with us, Your presence never fails, even in the midst of challenges or crises. Stir up in us your fire for truth and make us willing to risk for the sake of the flourishing of others, trusting that you are with us in all things. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
*Opening Song Joy Comes with the Dawn TFWS 2210
Refrain
Joy comes with the dawn;
joy comes with
the morning sun;
joy springs from the tomb
and scatters the night
with her song,
joy comes with the dawn.
- Weeping may come;
weeping may come
in the night,
when dark shadows
cloud our sight.
Refrain
Joy comes with the dawn;
joy comes with
the morning sun;
joy springs from the tomb
and scatters the night
with her song,
joy comes with the dawn.
- Sorrow will turn,
sorrow will turn
into song,
and God’s laughter
make us strong.
Refrain
Joy comes with the dawn;
joy comes with
the morning sun;
joy springs from the tomb
and scatters the night
with her song,
joy comes with the dawn.
- We will rejoice,
we will rejoice,
and give praise,
to the One
who brings us grace.
Refrain
Joy comes with the dawn;
joy comes with
the morning sun;
joy springs from the tomb
and scatters the night
with her song,
joy comes with the dawn.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading Genesis 39:1-23
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Joseph in Prison” Rev. Terri Dotterer
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song God of the Sparrow UMH 122
- God of the sparrow
God of the whale
God of the swirling stars
How does the creature
say Awe
How does the creature
say Praise - God of the earthquake
God of the storm
God of the trumpet blast
How does the creature
cry Woe
How does the creature
cry Save - God of the rainbow
God of the cross
God of the empty grave
How does the creature
say Grace
How does the creature
say Thanks - God of the hungry
God of the sick
God of the prodigal
How does the creature
say Care
How does the creature
say Life - God of the neighbor
God of the foe
God of the pruning hook
How does the creature
say Love
How does the creature
say Peace - God of the ages
God near at hand
God of the loving heart
How do your children
say Joy
How do your children
say Home
Prayers of the People
Leader: God of mercy and grace,, ALL: we lift our prayers to you.
The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (enfleshed)
ALL: Holy God, in your abundant love you sustain us even in our darkest of times. Receive these gifts out of that abundance, in gratitude for all that you have given us. Bless our offerings that they might be used to help bring about your reign of love and justice, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH 140
- Great is thy faithfulness,
O God my Father;
there is no shadow
of turning with thee;
thou changest not,
thy compassions,
they fail not;
as thou hast been,
thou forever wilt be.
Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;
all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!
- Summer and winter
and springtime
and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars
in their courses above
join with all nature in
manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness,
mercy, and love.
Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;
all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!
- Pardon for sin and a
peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence
to cheer and to guide;
strength for today
and bright hope
for tomorrow,
blessings all mine,
with ten thousand beside!
Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;
all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Next Week
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This Week at Arnolia
- Monday, September 28: 7 PM Spiritual Care First Aid (virtual)
- Tuesday, September 29: Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday, September 29: 12 Noon Pastors Study
- Tuesday, September 29: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Wednesday, September 30: 7:30 PM Rejuvenate
- Thursday, October 1: 10 AM - 2PM Thrift Store OPEN
- Thursday, October 1: 6:30 PM Celebration Ringers
- Thursday, October 1: 7:30 PM Chancel Choir
- Friday, October 2: Pastor’s Sabbath – Church Office Closed
- Sunday, October 4 10 AM: Worship Service
- Sunday, October 4:: 6:30 PM Alpha for Young Adults (virtual)
Copywrite
Amazing Grace My Chains are Gone by Chris Tomlin, John Newton, Louie Giglio, © 2006 Rising Springs Music- Rejuvenate - CCLI #4768151 Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Joy Comes With The Dawn by Gordon Light, © 1985 The Common Cup Co. - TFWS 2210 - OneL 117798 Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved.
God of the Sparrow, by Jaroslav J. Vajda and Carl F. Schalk, Tune: ROEDER, 9 6 7 7; Carl F. Schalk, b.1929, © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc. Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008, © 1983, Concordia Publishing House; tr. by Federico J. Pagura, b.1923, © 1996, Concordia Publishing House, OneLicnese #96261 - UMH 122 Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved.
Great Is Thy Faithfulness - UMH 140 – Public Domain
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