NOTES: We take a look at Paul's description of Spiritual Gifts inspired by the church at Corinth. We will take some time to consider the meaning and nature of each gift over the next three weeks. Today's gift focus is in bold.
SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 12:1-11
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says “Let Jesus be cursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit.
4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.
8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome
Prelude
We Gather in The Light of Christ
Lighting the Christ Candles
Children come forward to light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
Hymn of Praise: CH#480 "I Love to Tell the Story" sts. 1 & 2
Call to Worship
Leader: God is breathing new life in this time and in this space today.
People: Each one of us can find a place here, in God's heart.
Leader: God is preparing a feast table for this community.
People: Together, we find all we need to nourish and restore.
Leader: What can we bring to this time? To this table?
People: We bring open hearts, open eyes and open minds.
Leader: What will we take from this table?
People: We will take food to the hungry, healing to the hurt and the good news-there is always more room at God's table!
Invocation Unison
Spirit of the living God, we praise you for empowering us to be the body of Christ. We rejoice that each of us has a place in this One Body. May we be the best evidence of your love alive in our town. Accept our thanks for these great gifts, we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture:
Sermon/Meditation
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn: Hear Us as We Pray )video)
Praying Together
Father’s Day PrayerAlmighty God of all creation,
we join our voices to praise you today,
singing of your wonders,
giving thanks for your grace and care,
and celebrating the joys of life you have blessed us with:
family and friends;
new relationships and deeper relationships;
new life and transformed lives;
reconciliation and restoration.
On this day we are especially grateful for the gifts of fathers,
the gifts of being a father.
and fathers that we miss.
We thank you for the many ways that our fathers have shaped us,
for their example and their love.
Yet we also pray for those
who have painful relationships with their fathers;
those who are estranged from their fathers
and fathers who are estranged from their children.
And, God, we pray for those who are unwilling or unable
to accept the responsibilities of fatherhood.
Gracious God,
all of our prayers are summed up in the longing for your kingdom,
that wonderful, amazing, and new reality that is emerging all around us.
So we join our voices together, God,
praying for the coming of your kingdom, in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn: CH413 "Take Our Bread" ALL
Communion Hymn: CH413 "Take Our Bread" ALL
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Hymn of Discipleship: CH #494 "They'll Know We Are Christians" sts. 1,2 & 3
Blessing
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Children extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
10:40AM Service
Welcome
Prelude
Prelude
We Gather in the Light of Christ
Call to Worship
Leader: God is breathing new life in this time and in this space today.
People: Each one of us can find a place here, in God's heart.
Leader: God is preparing a feast table for this community.
People: Together, we find all we need to nourish and restore.
Leader: What can we bring to this time? To this table?
People: We bring open hearts, open eyes and open minds.
Leader: What will we take from this table?
People: We will take food to the hungry, healing to the hurt and the good news-there is always more room at God's table!
Hymn of Praise: CH# 90 "Come Christians, Join to Sing" ALL
Invocation Unison
Passing of the Peace
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Leader: God is breathing new life in this time and in this space today.
People: Each one of us can find a place here, in God's heart.
Leader: God is preparing a feast table for this community.
People: Together, we find all we need to nourish and restore.
Leader: What can we bring to this time? To this table?
People: We bring open hearts, open eyes and open minds.
Leader: What will we take from this table?
People: We will take food to the hungry, healing to the hurt and the good news-there is always more room at God's table!
Hymn of Praise: CH# 90 "Come Christians, Join to Sing" ALL
The Acolytes light the Christ candles.
Invocation Unison
Spirit of the living God, we praise you for empowering us to be the body of Christ. We rejoice that each of us has a place in this One Body. May we be the best evidence of your love alive in our town. Accept our thanks for these great gifts, we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith: CH#480 "I Love to Tell the Story" sts. 1 & 2
We Offer Our Hearts to God
Call to Offering
The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon/Meditation
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn: Hear Us as We Pray )video)
Praying Together
Father’s Day Prayer
Almighty God of all creation,
we join our voices to praise you today,
singing of your wonders,
giving thanks for your grace and care,
and celebrating the joys of life you have blessed us with:
family and friends;
new relationships and deeper relationships;
new life and transformed lives;
reconciliation and restoration.
On this day we are especially grateful for the gifts of fathers,
the gifts of being a father.
and fathers that we miss.
We thank you for the many ways that our fathers have shaped us,
for their example and their love.
Yet we also pray for those
who have painful relationships with their fathers;
those who are estranged from their fathers
and fathers who are estranged from their children.
And, God, we pray for those who are unwilling or unable
to accept the responsibilities of fatherhood.
Gracious God,
all of our prayers are summed up in the longing for your kingdom,
that wonderful, amazing, and new reality that is emerging all around us.
So we join our voices together, God,
praying for the coming of your kingdom, in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Father’s Day Prayer
Almighty God of all creation,
we join our voices to praise you today,
singing of your wonders,
giving thanks for your grace and care,
and celebrating the joys of life you have blessed us with:
family and friends;
new relationships and deeper relationships;
new life and transformed lives;
reconciliation and restoration.
On this day we are especially grateful for the gifts of fathers,
the gifts of being a father.
and fathers that we miss.
We thank you for the many ways that our fathers have shaped us,
for their example and their love.
Yet we also pray for those
who have painful relationships with their fathers;
those who are estranged from their fathers
and fathers who are estranged from their children.
And, God, we pray for those who are unwilling or unable
to accept the responsibilities of fatherhood.
Gracious God,
all of our prayers are summed up in the longing for your kingdom,
that wonderful, amazing, and new reality that is emerging all around us.
So we join our voices together, God,
praying for the coming of your kingdom, in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
We Gather 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: CH413 "Take Our Bread" ALL
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Hymn of Discipleship: CH #494 "They'll Know We Are Christians" sts. 1,2 & 3
Hymn of Discipleship: CH #494 "They'll Know We Are Christians" sts. 1,2 & 3
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: CH# 494 "They'll Know We Are Christians" st. 4
Acolytes extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
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