Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
15:1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him.
15:2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them."
15:3 So he told them this parable:
15:11b "There was a man who had two sons.
15:12 The younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.' So he divided his property between them.
15:13 A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living.
15:14 When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need.
15:15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs.
15:16 He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything.
15:17 But when he came to himself he said, 'How many of my father's hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger!
15:18 I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you;
15:19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands."'
15:20 So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him.
15:21 Then the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
15:22 But the father said to his slaves, 'Quickly, bring out a robe--the best one--and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
15:23 And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate;
15:24 for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!' And they began to celebrate.
15:25 "Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
15:26 He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on.
15:27 He replied, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.'
15:28 Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him.
15:29 But he answered his father, 'Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends.
15:30 But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!'
15:31 Then the father said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
15:32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.'"
8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Come,
let us celebrate the forgiving love of God.
For once we were lost
and felt so far away;
now we have been found and welcomed home!
Know
that God’s love is lavished upon you forever.
We rejoice at the
news of forgiveness and hope!
Come,
let us celebrate and praise the God of Love.
AMEN!
Hymn of Praise: # 190 Tell Me the Stories of Jesus vss. 1 & 2
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
Holy
One,
The
space between us is too great–
This rift we have created by demanding our share.
The
distance we have put between us as we flee to a far country.
The
resentment we hold when things don’t seem fair.
Our
refusal to join your gracious party.
Forgive
each selfish request, each
step away, each
bitter thought, each
joyless rejection.
Forgive
us and
run toward us with
open arms. Amen.
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn #211 Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley vss. 1 & 2
Prayers of the People
Scripture:
Sermon
Communion Hymn: #384 Here at Thy Table, Lord 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
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:#337 Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult vss. 1, 3, & 5
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: #285 How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely Verse 1
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise:#190 Tell Me the Stories of Jesus vss. 1 & 2
Call to Worship
Come,
let us celebrate the forgiving love of God.
For once we were lost
and felt so far away;
now we have been found and welcomed home!
Know
that God’s love is lavished upon you forever.
We rejoice at the
news of forgiveness and hope!
Come,
let us celebrate and praise the God of Love.
AMEN!
Invocation
Holy
One,
The
space between us is too great–
This rift we have created by demanding our share.
The
distance we have put between us as we flee to a far country.
The
resentment we hold when things don’t seem fair.
Our
refusal to join your gracious party.
Forgive
each selfish request, each
step away, each
bitter thought, each
joyless rejection.
Forgive
us and
run toward us with
open arms. Amen.
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Offering Our Hearts to God
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: #211 Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley vss. 1 & 2
Prayer Hymn: #211 Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley vss. 1 & 2
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: #384 Here at Thy Table, Lord all verses
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: #337 Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult vss. 1, 3, & 5
Benediction
Choral Response #354 Seek Ye First vss. 1 & 2
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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