Theme: "Back to School with the Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light"
Sound Notes: Guest Preacher is Rev. Sharon Fields
Reference Scriptures: Matthew 5:13-20
13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter,[g] not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore, whoever breaks[h] one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Call to Worship:
Leader:If
the human body, body of blood and muscle,is to
live,
People: It needs salt.
Leader: If
the body of Christ, body of peace and justice, is to
live,
People: It needs us!
Leader: If
the earthly creation, bustling and blooming, is to
flourish,
People: It needs the sun’s light.
Leader: If
the new creation we are in Christ is to flourish,
People: It needs
the Spirit’s light!
Leader: Jesus
says we are salt of the earth, light of the world.
People: Our
faith, our love, our hope!
Leader: Let us worship God as salt and light!
Hymn of Praise: Maranatha #2 "Shine, Jesus, Shine" sts. 1 & 2
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
God of justice, remove the shades and the blinders
in our lives, all that keep us from
shining your light,
and flavoring our world.
May we love as you love,
As we continue in prayer, Our Father...
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn Chalice #677 "Let There Be Peace On Earth"
Prayers of the People
Scripture:
Sermon
Communion Hymn: Chalice #348 "More About Jesus" sts. 1 & 3
Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.
Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup
The Lord's Supper and Offering
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.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: Chalice #469 "I am the Light of the World" 1 & 2
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
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music: Maranatha #18 "He Has Made Me Glad"
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise: Maranatha #2 "Shine, Jesus, Shine" sts. 1 & 2
Call to Worship
Leader:If
the human body, body of blood and muscle,is to
live,
People: It needs salt.
Leader: If
the body of Christ, body of peace and justice, is to
live,
People: It needs us!
Leader: If
the earthly creation, bustling and blooming, is to
flourish,
People: It needs the sun’s light.
Leader: If
the new creation we are in Christ is to flourish,
People: It needs
the Spirit’s light!
Leader: Jesus
says we are salt of the earth, light of the world.
People: Our
faith, our love, our hope!
Leader: Let us worship God as salt and light!
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
God of justice, remove the shades and the blinders
in our lives, all that keep us from
shining your light,
and flavoring our world.
May we love as you love,
As we continue in prayer, Our Father...
God of justice, remove the shades and the blinders
in our lives, all that keep us from
shining your light,
and flavoring our world.
May we love as you love,
As we continue in prayer, Our Father...
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Offering Our Hearts to God
Offertory Scripture: Acts 4:32-37
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Children's Moment and Blessing
Turning to God in Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn: Chalice #677 "Let There Be Peace On Earth"
Prayer Hymn: Chalice #677 "Let There Be Peace On Earth"
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture:
Choir Voluntary
Sermon
Sharing at the Lord's Table
Invitation to Communion
Christians of all denominations
and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each
element as we partake in unison.
Communion Hymn: Chalice #348 "More About Jesus" sts. 1 & 3
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: Chalice #469 "I am the Light of the World" 1 & 2
Benediction
Choral Response CH #261 "Sweet, Sweet Spirit"
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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