Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
ORDER OF WORSHIP
September 27, 2026
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
*PREPARING FOR WORSHIP Music Ministry
*ENTRANCE & LIGHTING OF CANDLES Acolytes Ministry
*PROCESSIONAL Music Ministry
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Greeters Ministry
Passing of Peace and Notices Pastor Evelyn Austria
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 25:1-9 Velma Larkins
LEADER- O Lord. I give my life to you. I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
CONGREGATION- No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced,but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.
LEADER- Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
CONGREGATION- Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
LEADER- Remember, O Lord your compassion, and unfailing love, which you have shown from a long ages past.
CONGREGATION- Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.
LEADER- The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
ALL- He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.
OPENING PRAYER Velma Larkins
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed - UMH 881 Congregation
*OPENING HYMN "Trust and Obey" UMH # 467 Congregation
CORPORATE PRAYER Renee Howard
*READING OF THE SCRIPTURE Matthew 21:23-32 Timothy Jones
Song of Praise Music Ministry
Offering/Offertory Pastor Evelyn Austria
Doxology "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" Congregation
UMH 94
Song of Preparation Music Ministry
Sermon "More Than Just Saying Yes" Pastor Evelyn Austria
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Pastor Evelyn Austria
*CLOSING SONG: "Go Ye Therefore" Congregation
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSINGS Pastor Evelyn Austria
*RECESSIONAL Music Ministry
*Stand if able
The Nominations and and Leadership Development Committee will meet this Sunday immediately following worship service.
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
World Communion Sunday will be observed on Sunday, October 4th.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
We invite everyone to join us on Sunday, October 11, 2026, as we honor and remember those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
We ask you to wear pink in recognition of the friends and loved ones who have survived breast cancer, and in loving memory of those who are no longer with us.
CHARGE CONFERENCE
The Annual Charge Conference will be held on October 14th at 7:15 p.m.
OCTOBER IS CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Throughout the month, we invite the Clifton United Methodist Church family to join together in honoring and celebrating our clergy for their faithful leadership, love, service, and dedication to our church and community.
Let us show our appreciation through our prayers, encouragement, kind words, and thoughtful acts of gratitude.
ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE
The Annual Charge Conference will be held on October 14th at 7:15 p.m.
LAITY SUNDAY
We will celebate Laity Sunday on October 18th.
WOMENS DAY CELEBRATION
The Women’s Day Celebration will be held on October 25th and this year's theme is "A Tapestry of Grace: Woven Together for His Purpose". Our very own Siatta Ollison will be the guest speaker. The assessment is $325.
OCTOBER IS CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Throughout the month, we invite the Clifton United Methodist Church family to join together in honoring and celebrating our clergy for their faithful leadership, love, service, and dedication to our church and community.
PRAYER CONCERNS
The family of Dash Jones
Mother Muriel Whittaker
Dennis Armstead