Scripture:
Luke 24:13-35
13 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[f] from Jerusalem, 14 and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, 16 but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17 And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad.[g] 18 Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” 19 He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth,[h] who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. 21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.[i] Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. 22 Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, 23 and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.” 25 Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! 26 Was it not necessary that the Messiah[j] should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” 27 Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.
28 As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. 29 But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us[k] while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” 33 That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. 34 They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” 35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;[a]
3 he restores my soul.[b]
He leads me in right paths[c]
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[d]
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—
they comfort me.
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—
they comfort me.
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.
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.
Hymn of Praise: # 93 Praise Him! Praise Him! Vs. 1
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
You break in, O God,
on the road, exactly the way we don’t expect.
You break in, O God,
and change everything
on the road, exactly the way we don’t expect.
You break in, O God,
and change everything
Wiith a call, with an invitation
you break in, O God
with the truth.
you break in, O God
with the truth.
You break in, O God
with a new realm, with a new world, with your intent for the future
God, break in againwith a new realm, with a new world, with your intent for the future
and call us to be your workers, to use the gifts we are and to change our world once more.
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn #578 I Need Thee Every Hour (vss. 1 & 4)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:
Sermon
Communion Hymn:#422 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (vss. 1 & 2)
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.
The Lord's Prayer
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation:Trust and Obey ( vss. 1 & 4)
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!
People: Amen!
10:40 AM Service Order
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music: #117 He is Lord
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise:#93 Praise Him ! Praise Him! (vs. 1)
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.
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.
Invocation
~
written by Roddy Hamilton
You break in, O God,
on the road, exactly the way we don’t expect.
You break in, O God,
and change everything
on the road, exactly the way we don’t expect.
You break in, O God,
and change everything
Wiith a call, with an invitation
you break in, O God
with the truth.
you break in, O God
with the truth.
You break in, O God
with a new realm, with a new world, with your intent for the future
God, break in againwith a new realm, with a new world, with your intent for the future
and call us to be your workers, to use the gifts we are and to change our world once more.
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Offering Our Hearts to God
The Lord's Prayer
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Children's Moment and Blessing
Turning to God in Prayer
Choir Voluntary
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn: #578 I Need Thee Every Hour (vss. 1 & 4)
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn: #578 I Need Thee Every Hour (vss. 1 & 4)
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture:
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: #422 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: #556 Trust and Obey (vss. 1 & 4)
Benediction
Choral Response #226 He Lives (refrain only)
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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