Ephesians 2:11 So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth,[a] called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12 remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. 15 He has abolished the law with its commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, thus making peace, 16 and might reconcile both groups to God in one body[b] through the cross, thus putting to death that hostility through it.[c] 17 So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; 18 for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, 20 built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.[d] 21 In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; 22 in whom you also are built together spiritually[e] into a dwelling place for God.
Psalm 23: 1-3 God, my shepherd!
I don’t need a thing.
You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
you find me quiet pools to drink from.
True to your word,
you let me catch my breath
and send me in the right direction.
4 Even when the way goes through
Death Valley,
I’m not afraid
when you walk at my side.
Your trusty shepherd’s crook
makes me feel secure.
Death Valley,
I’m not afraid
when you walk at my side.
Your trusty shepherd’s crook
makes me feel secure.
5 You serve me a six-course dinner
right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head;
my cup brims with blessing.
right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head;
my cup brims with blessing.
6 Your beauty and love chase after me
every day of my life.
I’m back home in the house of God
for the rest of my life.
every day of my life.
I’m back home in the house of God
for the rest of my life.
8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: Day by day, God leads us:
People: to the deep, deep pools of peace,
to the green, lush lawns of grace.
Leader: Day by day, Jesus calls us:
People: to pour out ourselves in service,
to anoint the stranger with hope.
Leader: Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:
People: the community we could be,
the family we are called to become.
— written by Thom ShumaPeople: to the deep, deep pools of peace,
to the green, lush lawns of grace.
Leader: Day by day, Jesus calls us:
People: to pour out ourselves in service,
to anoint the stranger with hope.
Leader: Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:
People: the community we could be,
the family we are called to become.
Hymn of Praise: CH #558 "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" 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
Holy God, before time you named us
Through time you redeem us
You call us, precious in your sight
May we love as you love,
Through time you redeem us
You call us, precious in your sight
May we love as you love,
As we continue in prayer, Our Father....
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn CH #80 My Shepherd You Supply My Need ALL
Prayers of the People
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Psalm 23
Sermon
Communion Hymn: CH #73 "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" sts. 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 & 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: CH #557 "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" st. 1, 3
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: VBS "We Love, Because He First Loved Us"
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise:CH #558 "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" ALL
Call to Worship
Leader: Day by day, God leads us:
People: to the deep, deep pools of peace,
to the green, lush lawns of grace.
Leader: Day by day, Jesus calls us:
People: to pour out ourselves in service,
to anoint the stranger with hope.
Leader: Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:
People: the community we could be,
the family we are called to become.
— written by Thom ShumaPeople: to the deep, deep pools of peace,
to the green, lush lawns of grace.
Leader: Day by day, Jesus calls us:
People: to pour out ourselves in service,
to anoint the stranger with hope.
Leader: Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:
People: the community we could be,
the family we are called to become.
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
Holy God, before time you named us
Through time you redeem us
You call us, precious in your sight
May we love as you love,
Through time you redeem us
You call us, precious in your sight
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: Ephesians 2:19-22
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: CH #80 My Shepherd You Supply My Need ALL
Prayer Hymn: CH #80 My Shepherd You Supply My Need ALL
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Psalm 23
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: CH #73 "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" sts. ALL
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: CH #557 "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" st. 1, 3
Benediction
Choral Response : "Rejoice in the Lord Always"
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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