10.4 BUMC Grounding Worship Service

Bozeman United Methodist Church

WORSHIP OUTLINE

October 4, 2020 8:30am

Our journey through ancient spirituality continues as we find ourselves on the road searching for God amidst the chaos and confusion. By being rooted in creation, we find God always present with us. Paul says in the letter to the Colossians, “You stay grounded and steady in that bond of trust, constantly tuned in to be the Message, careful not to be distracted or diverted.”

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Thank you for your financial and prayerful support, which allows this community to continue to offer hope in the world. You can give by check in the narthex offering box, our online giving platform,

bozemanumc.org/give or text-to-give at 406-530-8999.

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The Gathering Music Lynn Kirtley Organist/Pianist

The Welcome & Introduction Rev. Eric Strader

THE PATH OF AWE

The Peace

The Reading

The Singing

Be Still and Know Kath Crumrine

THE PATH OF RELEASE

The Prayer

THE PATH OF CREATIVITY

The Scripture Matthew 22:34-39

The Meditation

THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION

The Communion

The Song Nearer My God to Thee

Words: Sarah Adams Music: Lowell Mason

Reprinted under One License !-70436 Source: United Methodist Hymnal 528

1. 1. Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me, still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

2. Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down, darkness be over me, my rest a stone; yet in my dreams I'd be nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

4. Then, with my waking thoughts bright with thy praise, out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; so by my woes to be nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

The Blessing