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A Service for the Lord’s Day
11th Sunday after Petecost
(*Please stand in body or in spirit)
The Instrumental Prelude and Time for Meditation
Announcements, Rev. Hana Elliott
Celebrations and the Birthday Song,
Happy birthday, happy birthday, your friends are all singing.
May the year that is coming bring gladness to you.
May it teach you to be helpful, kindhearted, and loving.
Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you.
*Call to Worship: (1)
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord!
People: Make known God’s deeds among the peoples.
Leader: Sing praises to the Lord!
People: Tell of God’s wonderful works.
Leader: Glory in God’s holy name!
People: Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
*Hymn #454 “He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought”
*Call to Confession:
The Lord of all is generous to all who call upon him. In confidence and faith, let us confess our sins before God and one another, first in silence, and then aloud together.
*Prayer of Confession:
(Begin with individual silent prayer before joining in unison)
Gracious God, you call us to step out in faith, trusting in you for all things. We respond to you recommend but then sink in doubt and fear. We hide from the challenges of bold discipleship. We are not able to fulfill your commandments, for our purposes are never in full accord with yours. Forgive us, we pray, when we confess with our lips but do not believe in our hearts. Help us to practice our faith in all circumstances. Lift us out of sin into the arms of your mercy. Though we are distracted by noise all around, allow us to hear your voice, even when it is the sound of sheer silence. We pray in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ.
*Assurance of Forgiveness:
Jesus is Lord! God raised him from the dead and we are saved through him. This is the good news we believe in our hearts and confess with our moths: in Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!
*The Gloria #108, In Unison
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
*Passing of the Peace:
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. To this peace we were called as members of a single body. May the peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Prayer for Illumination:
Let us pray together: Gracious God, as your Word is read and proclaimed, by the power of your Holy Spirit, make it become in us the word of faith through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
First Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18 (pg. 560)
Second Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:22-33 (pg. 1530)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord
People: Let our thanks and praise be to God!
Children’s Message (2), Pastor Hana
Together we are the body of Christ, And we belong to each other.
We can share our joy, laughter, and hope, We can share our fears, overwhelm, and sadness.
When we share what is good, It is multiplied.
When we share what is hard, The load is divided.
In our schools and communities, May we learn and grow.
In our classes and groups, May we embody care and spark love.
Together we are the body of Christ, And we belong to each other.
Sermon:
*Hymn #425 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
*Affirmation of Faith:
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Call to Offering:
Christ has freely given us the gift of grace and salvation. Let us therefore freely bring our generous gifts of gratitude to him.
Offering: Monetary gifts may be placed in the offering plates as they are passed through the pews.
*Doxology #109
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God all creatures here below,
Praise God above ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication:
Let us pray: Almighty and merciful God, from whom comes all that is good, we praise you for your mercies. Help us to love you, and to be thankful for all your gifts by serving you and delighting to do your will through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation:
Great Thanksgiving:
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
…Therefore, with all creation we sing your praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in your name. Hosanna in the highest.
…Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
…….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 debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Prayer Following Communion:
Choral Response:
Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord,
Incline thine ear to us, and grant us thy peace. Amen.
*Hymn #317 “Break Thou the Bread of Life”
*Charge & Blessing:
*Choral Response: “Go, My Children, with My Blessing”
Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me.
Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.
Here my Spirit’s power filled you,
here my tender comfort stilled you.
Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.
*The Choral Amen,
Amen, Amen, Amen
(1) from Psalm 105
(2) Blessing by the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, adapted in part with the Rev. Katie Barrett Todd, © Vibrant Church Communications.
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