Theme: World Communion Sunday
Sound Notes:
Reference Scriptures:
Romans 12:1-13 (NRSV)
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I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual[b] worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.[d]
3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6 We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith;7 ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8 the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.[e] 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
8:30 AM Order of Service:
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: Come sons and daughters,mothers and fathers,
People: Come sisters and brothers and aunts!
Leader: Come grandmas and grandpas, uncles and nephews,
People: Come nieces and neighbours and friends!
Leader: Christ calls us together as parts of one Body,
People: God calls us worship and service and praise!
-by Christine Longhurst
Hymn of Praise: Chalice #453 Called As Partners in Christ's Service ALL
Lighting of the Candles
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
Today, at this table, Lord, we remember many meals....meals by the sea, the feeding of the 5,000, the two disciples who broke bread with Jesus after a walk to Emmaus. Each meal has its story of love, grace and abundance. Today we gather as neighbors and friends, brothers and sisters, in your name, to remember and relive this Bread of Life....this Cup of Promise. Hear our prayers, Our Father.....
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn: Chalice #683 O For A World Where Everyone Sts.1,3,5
Prayers of the People
Scripture: Romans 12:1-13 (NRSV)
Sermon
Communion Hymn: Chalice #393 One Bread, One Body ALL
Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.
Words of Institution
Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.
The Lord's Supper and Offering
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: Chalice #422 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ ALL
Blessing
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
10:40 AM Service Order
Opening Music
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: Come sons and daughters,mothers and fathers,
People: Come sisters and brothers and aunts!
Leader: Come grandmas and grandpas, uncles and nephews,
People: Come nieces and neighbours and friends!
Leader: Christ calls us together as parts of one Body,
People: God calls us worship and service and praise!
-by Christine Longhurst
Hymn of Praise: #453 Called As Partners in Christ's Service ALL
Lighting of the Candles
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
Today, at this table, Lord, we remember many meals....meals by the sea, the feeding of the 5,000, the two disciples who broke bread with Jesus after a walk to Emmaus. Each meal has its story of love, grace and abundance. Today we gather as neighbors and friends, brothers and sisters, in your name, to remember and relive this Bread of Life....this Cup of Promise. Hear our prayers, Our Father.....
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn: #683 O For A World Where Everyone Sts.1,3,5
Prayers of the People
Scripture: Romans 12:1-13 (NRSV)
Special Music: "We Are One"
Children's Moment & Blessing
Sermon
Communion Hymn: Chalice #393 One Bread, One Body ALL
Invitation to Share the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion.
Please come forward down the center aisle, break off a piece of gluten free bread and dip it in the cup, then return to your seat by way of the outside aisle. A deacon is available to serve those who prefer not to come forward.
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: Chalice #422 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ ALL
Benediction
Choral Response and Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
