Scripture: Luke 10:1-20 & Psalm 30
Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 (NRSV)
After this the Lord appointed seventy[a] others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. 2 He
said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;
therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his
harvest. 3 Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. 4 Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. 5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house!’ 6 And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. 7 Remain
in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the
laborer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house. 8 Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; 9 cure the sick who are there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’[b] 10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even
the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest
against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’[c] 12 I tell you, on that day it will be more tolerable for Sodom than for that town.
17 The seventy[d] returned with joy, saying, “Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!” 18 He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. 19 See,
I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over
all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”Psalm 30 (The Message)
I give you all the credit, God— you got me out of that mess, you didn’t let my foes gloat.
2-3 God, my God, I yelled for help and you put me together.
God, you pulled me out of the grave, gave me another chance at life when I was down-and-out.
God, you pulled me out of the grave, gave me another chance at life when I was down-and-out.
4-5 All you saints! Sing your hearts out to God! Thank him to his face!
He gets angry once in a while, but across a lifetime there is only love.
The nights of crying your eyes out give way to days of laughter.
He gets angry once in a while, but across a lifetime there is only love.
The nights of crying your eyes out give way to days of laughter.
6-7 When things were going great I crowed, “I’ve got it made.
I’m God’s favorite. He made me king of the mountain.”
Then you looked the other way and I fell to pieces.
I’m God’s favorite. He made me king of the mountain.”
Then you looked the other way and I fell to pieces.
8-10 I called out to you, God; I laid my case before you:
“Can you sell me for a profit when I’m dead? auction me off at a cemetery yard sale?
When I’m ‘dust to dust’ my songs and stories of you won’t sell.
So listen! and be kind! Help me out of this!”
“Can you sell me for a profit when I’m dead? auction me off at a cemetery yard sale?
When I’m ‘dust to dust’ my songs and stories of you won’t sell.
So listen! and be kind! Help me out of this!”
11-12 You did it: you changed wild lament into whirling dance;
You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wildflowers.
I’m about to burst with song; I can’t keep quiet about you.
God, my God, I can’t thank you enough.
You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wildflowers.
I’m about to burst with song; I can’t keep quiet about you.
God, my God, I can’t thank you enough.
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: Let us lift up the name of the Lord;
People: And rejoice for God hears our prayers!
Leader: Praise the One who brings healing to our pain;
People: And causes joy to follow the long night of sorrow!
People: And causes joy to follow the long night of sorrow!
Leader: We will not be silent. We will not still our tongues!
People: O Lord, our God, we will give thanks to You forever!
People: O Lord, our God, we will give thanks to You forever!
Hymn of Praise: # 15 Rejoice, You Pure in Heart (vss. 1 & 2)
Invocation
Loving God,
as we prepare to share in the life of Christ at the
holy table,
grant us the grace to share in his life in the world
through faithful witness.
Teach us how to be open with others about your love in our lives,
to speak the truth in kindness, humbly and without
shame.
Teach us how to rely upon you, in the power of the
Spirit,
and not upon ourselves, to bring the harvest of the
Kingdom.
In the name of Jesus Christ. 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 #722 This is My Song (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayers of the People
Scripture: Luke 10: 1-20
Sermon
Communion Hymn: #403 In Remembrance of Me (all verses)
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:#564 He Touched Me (all verses)
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:#15 Rejoice, You Pure in Heart (stanzas 1 & 2)
Call to Worship
Leader: Let us lift up the name of the Lord;
People: And rejoice for God hears our prayers!
Leader: Praise the One who brings healing to our pain;
People: And causes joy to follow the long night of sorrow!
People: And causes joy to follow the long night of sorrow!
Leader: We will not be silent. We will not still our tongues!
People: O Lord, our God, we will give thanks to You forever!
People: O Lord, our God, we will give thanks to You forever!
Invocation
Loving God, as we prepare to share in the life of Christ at the
holy table,
grant us the grace to share in his life in the world
through faithful witness.
Teach us how to be open with others about your love in our lives,
to speak the truth in kindness, humbly and without
shame.
Teach us how to rely upon you, in the power of the
Spirit,
and not upon ourselves, to bring the harvest of the
Kingdom.
In the name of Jesus Christ. 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:Psalm 30
Children's Moment and Blessing
Choir Voluntary
Children's Moment and Blessing
Choir Voluntary
Turning to God in Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn: #722 This is My song ( stanzas 1 & 2)
Prayer Hymn: #722 This is My song ( stanzas 1 & 2)
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture: Luke 10: 1-20
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: #403 In Remembrance of Me (all stanzas)
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: #564 He Touched Me (all stanzas)
Benediction
Choral Response #446 The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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