Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10 & Psalm 15
Genesis 18:1-10 (NRSV)
The Lord appeared to Abraham[a] by the oaks[b] of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. 2 He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. 3 He said, “My lord, if I find favor with you, do not pass by your servant. 4 Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. 5 Let me bring a little bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on—since you have come to your servant.” So they said, “Do as you have said.” 6 And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Make ready quickly three measures[c] of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes.” 7 Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the servant, who hastened to prepare it. 8 Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree while they ate.
9 They said to him, “Where is your wife Sarah?” And he said, “There, in the tent.” 10 Then one said, “I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent entrance behind him.
Psalm 15 (The Message)
God, who gets invited to dinner at your place?
How do we get on your guest list?
2 “Walk straight, act right, tell the truth.
3-4 “Don’t hurt your friend, don’t blame your neighbor; despise the despicable.
5 “Keep your word even when it costs you,
make an honest living, never take a bribe.
make an honest living, never take a bribe.
“You’ll never get blacklisted if you live like this.”
8:30 AM Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: Who
may worship in the Lord's sanctuary?
People: Those who live with
integrity.
Leader: Who may enter God's presence on God's holy hill?
People: Those who speak the
truth from sincere hearts.
Leader: How do we come to worship today?
People: We come as God's people, made holy and true by God's grace.
Leader: Let us worship God in Spirit and in truth!
People: Together we can! We will!
Hymn of Praise: #16 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vss. 1 & 2)
Invocation
O
God, whose
holiness is not limited to grand cathedrals or saintly persons,
spectacular
mountains or mountain-moving leaders;
O
God, whose
holiness is often discovered in simple everyday places
and
simple everyday folk,
plant
Your holiness in this place, in us now.
Grow
us this hour, that
we might flower, right where we are,
with
the beauty of Your holiness.
Through
Jesus we pray. Amen. 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!
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn #572 Take Time to Be Holy (vss. 1 & 3)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:
Sermon
Communion Hymn: #384 Here at Thy Table, Lord (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
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:#455 You Have Called Me (vs. 1)
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: #286 This is the Day
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise:#16 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing(vss. 1 & 2)
Call to Worship
Leader: Who
may worship in the Lord's sanctuary?
People: Those who live with
integrity.
Leader: Who may enter God's presence on God's holy hill?
People: Those who speak the
truth from sincere hearts.
Leader: How do we come to worship today?
People: We come as God's people, made holy and true by God's grace.
Leader: Let us worship God in Spirit and in truth!
People: Together we can! We will!
Invocation
O
God, whose
holiness is not limited to grand cathedrals or saintly persons,
spectacular
mountains or mountain-moving leaders;
O
God, whose
holiness is often discovered in simple everyday places
and
simple everyday folk,
plant
Your holiness in this place, in us now.
Grow
us this hour, that
we might flower, right where we are,
with
the beauty of Your holiness.
Through
Jesus we pray. Amen.Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Offering Our Hearts to God
The Lord's Prayer
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Encountering God's Word
Scripture:
Children's Moment and Blessing
Choir Voluntary
Children's Moment and Blessing
Choir Voluntary
Turning to God in Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn: #572 Take Time to Be Holy (vss. 1 & 3)
Prayer Hymn: #572 Take Time to Be Holy (vss. 1 & 3)
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: #384 Here at Thy Table, Lord (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: #455 You Have Called Me (vs. 1 )
Benediction
Choral Response #446 The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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