Scripture:
8:30 AM Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: Let’s go to the corn patch, to the supper of the Lord.
People: Jesus Christ invites us to this harvest of love!
Leader: The cornfields shine in the sunlight.
People: Let’s go to the feast of communion with the world!
Hymn of Praise: CH #420 “I Come with Joy” sts. 1,2 & 4
Invocation
Spirit of God, of Lightness and Life,
as we celebrate your love around the world.
Be with all who make bread and long to share it;
all who make music and long to dance;
all who make words and long for poetry;
all who are born flesh and long to be human;
Tell us again the story that connects us across
all times, all barriers and all distances.
in the name of 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 : CH 384 "Here at Thy Table, Lord" ALL
Prayers of the People
Scripture: John 6:1-13
Sermon
Communion Hymn: CH #422 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” ALL
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: CH # 453 “Called as Partner’s in Christ’s Service” st.1, 2
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
Worship Order for Joint World Communion Sunday with Union Church
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music: CH #422 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” sts. 1 & 2
Welcome & Announcements FCC & Union
Musical Offering: "To Dwell in Unity" Union Church Handbell Ringers
Call to Worship: Mark Caldwell-Reiss
Leader: Let’s go to the corn patch, to the supper of the Lord.
People: Jesus Christ invites us to this harvest of love!
Leader: The cornfields shine in the sunlight.
People: Let’s go to the feast of communion with the world!
Hymn of Praise: CH # 453 “Called as Partner’s in Christ’s Service” ALL
Invocation
Spirit of God, of Lightness and Life,
as we celebrate your love around the world.
Be with all who make bread and long to share it;
all who make music and long to dance;
all who make words and long for poetry;
all who are born flesh and long to be human;
Tell us again the story that connects us across
all times, all barriers and all distances.
in the name of Christ, Amen.
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Encountering God's Word
Scripture: John 6:1-13 Reader FCC
World Communion Litany: A World of Bread
Reader 1: Union (Video)
In ________, Israel, warm, unleavened flat bread,
maza, eaten with hummus and olives;
served with courteous formality
to guest and family alike,
stubborn hospitality outlasting
political turmoil.
Reader 2: FCC
In Australia’s outback, bush bread,
cakes made from seed
packed with nourishment, protein and carbohydrates,
which are crushed and moistened and baked
into a bread that is also called
“mother and child.”
Reader 3: Union
In Iceland, døkkt rúgbrauö, dark rye bread,
baked in the earth slowly steaming,
in the heat of hot springs,
Emerging from burial,
Crumbly, warm and filling
Reader 4: FCC
In Pheonix, Mauritius, European style baguettes
steaming from the oven of a Hindu baker,
in a dusty Muslim town,
shared with Chinese Christians,
diversity rising from the ashes of oppression.
Reader 5: Union
In Harare, Zimbabwe, balls of sadza sit,
alongside meals, barely bread, almost porridge,
corn ground to meal and boiled thick,
ready to scoop up stew,
in a café full of diners from all walks of life.
Reader 6: FCC
In Sarajevo, Bosnia, pita bread,
served with kebab
and tiny cups of strong sweet coffee,
spiced with cardamom,
a bittersweet meal at tables rebuilt
on the rubble of civil war.
Reader 7: Union
In Oaxaca, Mexico, pan de muerto,
a bread that remembers,
slightly sweet, like the life of a loved one
passed on but not forgotten;
shared in memory and respect.
Children's Moment and Blessing: “Let’s Celebrate a World of Bread!” Mark & Rachel
Choir Voluntary-United Choirs
Approaching the Table of God in the World
Joys and Concerns Lisa Caldwell-Reiss
Prayer Hymn: CH 384 "Here at Thy Table, Lord" ALL
Prayer for All People (Video)
Invitation to Communion: “A Longer Table” Lisa Caldwell-Reiss
Folks from both congregations will be invited to gather around the table to stand
in prayer during this meditation.
The Feast of God’s Love
All are welcome to share in communion.
Communion Hymn: CH #420 “I Come with Joy” ALL
Prayer for Bread & Words of Institution Elder from Union Church
Prayer
Words of Institution: I pass on to you, what was handed down to me,
that on the night Jesus was betrayed,
he took a loaf of bread and afer he had blessed it,
he said, "This is my body which is for you.
Do this in remembrance of me."
Prayer for Cup & Words of Institution Elder from FCC
Prayer
Words of Institution: In the same way, after supper, Jesus took a cup.
After he blessed it, he said, "This is my blood of the new covenenant
poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Drink of it all of you."
Please come forward down the center aisle as you are able to partake of the Bread and Cup by intinction. Tear off a piece of bread and dip it into the cup. The center station has only gluten free bread. Deacons are available to serve those who remain seated as preferred.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the appropriate basket in front of the table.
Musical MeditationGifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the appropriate basket in front of the table.
Prayer of Thanksgiving Rachel Small-Stokes
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship: "The Golden Rule" Mark Caldwell-Reiss Hymn of Invitation: CH 458 “Ours the Journey” sts. 1, 4
Benediction Rachel Small-Stokes
Choral Response: CH #422 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” st. 3
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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