8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: The vine emerges from the earth,
People: Nourished and nourishing.
Leader: It rises without visible connection;
People: Roots hidden, promise unknown.
Leader: Strong to withstand storms, fragile when plucked away.
People: So it is that we grow…
Leader: Nourished by invisible connections to the living God,
People: Called to nourish that which is seen and that which is yet buried within.
Hymn of Praise: CH 16 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing 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
God of love,
plant us in the soil of your grace.
Nurture us with the strength of Christ,
the vine of everlasting life.
Enlighten us with the wisdom of your Spirit,
which flows through us today and all days.
Abide in us,
that we may abide in you
and live in your love. In your holy name we pray, Our Father....
plant us in the soil of your grace.
Nurture us with the strength of Christ,
the vine of everlasting life.
Enlighten us with the wisdom of your Spirit,
which flows through us today and all days.
Abide in us,
that we may abide in you
and live in your love. In your holy name we pray, Our Father....
Prayer Hymn CH 570 Sweet Hour of Prayer 1 & 3
Prayers of the People
Scripture:
Sermon
Communion Hymn: CH 393 One Bread, One Body
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 494 We Are One in the Spirit 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
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music:
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise: CH 16 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing ALL
Leader: The vine emerges from the earth,
People: Nourished and nourishing.
Leader: It rises without visible connection;
People: Roots hidden, promise unknown.
Leader: Strong to withstand storms, fragile when plucked away.
People: So it is that we grow…
Leader: Nourished by invisible connections to the living God,
People: Called to nourish that which is seen and that which is yet buried within.
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
God of love,
plant us in the soil of your grace.
Nurture us with the strength of Christ,
the vine of everlasting life.
Enlighten us with the wisdom of your Spirit,
which flows through us today and all days.
Abide in us,
that we may abide in you
and live in your love.
In your holy name we pray, Our Father....
plant us in the soil of your grace.
Nurture us with the strength of Christ,
the vine of everlasting life.
Enlighten us with the wisdom of your Spirit,
which flows through us today and all days.
Abide in us,
that we may abide in you
and live in your love.
In your holy name we pray, Our Father....
Turning to God in Prayer
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Children's Moment and Blessing
Prayer Hymn: CH 570 Sweet Hour of Prayer 1 & 3
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: CH 393 One Bread, One Body
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Call to Offering
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: CH 464 God of Grace and God of Glory 1, 3, 5
Benediction
Choral Response and Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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