Mount Vernon First Christian Church 
(Disciples of Christ)
Sunday Worship Service
October 5, 2008
As we join in worship with Christians worldwide on this World Communion  Sunday, may our oneness in Christ grow deeper and more loving, as God surely desires.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS                                  
*INTROIT        
 "O Lord, My Rock"                                                     
*CALL TO WORSHIP                                 
ONE: The heavens are telling the glory of God!
MANY: Rejoice, for God's mercy is sure!
ONE: The earth proclaims God's amazing work!
MANY: Rejoice, for God's purposes are clear!
ONE: The day and the night reflect God's presence.
MANY: Rejoice, for God is among us now!
ONE: The sun and the moon shine with God's wisdom.
ALL: Rejoice, for God speaks to us now!
*HYMN OF GATHERING      
 "Gather Us In"                          
*INVOCATION  
LORD'S PRAYER
 Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
"Glory Be To the Father"                                        
"Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen."  
SCRIPTURE READING
 Isaiah 5:1-7                                                                                           PRAISE HYMN                       
 "Wonderful, Merciful Savior"                      
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE                 
PRAYER RESPONSE 
 "Hear Our Prayer"                           
AT THE LORD'S TABLE                        
 Elder Carolyn Higgins
 Communion Hymn
 "One Bread, One Body"                                     
 Communion Meditation and Words of Institution   
 Communion Prayer 
 **Partaking of the Bread and the Cup
 The Invitation to Offering
 The Offering
 *"Praise God"           
SCRIPTURE LESSON             
 Matthew 21:33-46                                
MESSAGE         
 "Of Vineyards and Cornerstones"                                        
*HYMN OF INVITATION   
       "We Call Ourselves Disciples"                
*BENEDICTION                  
*CLOSING CHORUS         
 "May the Blessings of God"                     
"May the blessing of God go before you.
May her grace and peace abound.
May her Spirit live within you.
May her love wrap you ?round.
May her blessing remain with you always.
May you walk on holy ground."
TIME OF FELLOWSHIP

Mount Vernon First Christian Church
"A Welcoming, Caring Community of Faith"
We hope that no one in our midst feels like a stranger.   Please know that you're welcome here in God's house.   Today we join with Christians around the world in celebrating Holy Communion.

Sunday, October 5
 Fellowship hosts June & Rita.
Monday, October 6
 Prayer Group meets @ 10:00 am.
Tuesday, October 7
 Bible Study @ 6:30 pm.
 Choir Practice @ 7:30 pm.
Sunday, October 12
 Fellowship Hosts Joyce & Ina.
Monday, October 13
 Executive Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm.
Monday, October 20
 Elders Meeting @ 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, October 21
 Men's Fellowship Breakfast @ 7:30 am.
Wednesday, October 29
 Gal's Night Out @ 6:00 pm. Gift Exchange-last night out of the year.
Friday, October 31
 Friendship House meal prepared and served. Volunteers needed!