DisciplesNet Worship #856, Proper 21 (Mullen, 09.27.2026)
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Jesus was asked a lot of questions by people in authority about why he was doing what he was doing and who gave him the authority to do so. In the scripture for today, some Pharisees and Elders ask him this while he was at the temple. As Jesus sometimes did, he answers their question with one of his own. Mary Beth Mullen speaks to us from Matthew 21:23-32 about Jesus' authority and how we can follow him with confidence.
Our worship service just under 29 minutes of prayer, some favorite hymns, teaching, and communion. You may choose to participate or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.
ORDER OF WORSHIP:
Opening music: - "I Have Decided" - Bev Heid
Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Amy
Scripture - Philippians 2:1-13 ready by Susan McNeely
"Lead Me Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
Scripture - Matthew 21:23-32 read by Russ Smith
"My Hope is Built" - Dean Phelps
Message: "Authority Worth Following" - Pastor Mary Beth
"Lead Me Lord" - Southport Christian Church
Communion: Pastor Russ
"Break Thou the Bread of Life" - DisciplesNet singers
Sending Out - pastor Mary Beth
--- Credits - background music - "I Have Decided" - Bev Heid
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God bless you and thank you for joining us!