NOTES:Harvest time is approaching. School is back in session. We're are turning our hearts and minds towards fall. We come again to the book of James, who encourages us to show the world God's grace at work in us in everything we DO. Patience and forthrightness are the key in today's text, if we would hold firm in the faith that has claimed us.
SCRIPTURE: James 5:7-12
7 Be patient, therefore, beloved,[b] until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.[c] 9 Beloved,[d] do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! 10 As an example of suffering and patience, beloved,[e] take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Indeed we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
12 Above all, my beloved,[f] do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “Yes” be yes and your “No” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
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:Celebration #747 "Sunshine in My Soul" sts. 1, 3 & 4
Call to Worship
Leader: We will walk this day with you, O God, and you will walk with us,
People: gathering us into a community to pray for one another in all things.
Leader: We will walk this day with you, O Christ, and you will walk with us,
People: calling us to follow you, helping us to set aside all which holds us back.
Leader: We will walk this day with you, O Spirit, and you will walk with us,
People: sending us out, side by side, to serve those cast aside by the world.
~ written
by Thom Shuman,
Invocation Unison
O God, our Creator, Redeemer and Comforter
With open arms You welcome all who call on Your name—
who acknowledge You as Lord, and look to You in faith.
No one stands outside the circle of Your mercy and love.
And so we come to offer You our worship—
to declare that You are our God,
and that we are Your people,
in Jesus' name, Amen.
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture:
Sermon/Meditation
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn:CH# 354 "Seek Ye First" sts. 1 & 2
Praying Together
Sample Prayer:
"A Prayer in Times of Transition " by Joyce Rupp, Out of the Ordinary (Ave Maria Press).
Guide of weary travelers, take our hands as we wander through unnamed wilderness in search of our true home.
Companion of those who journey, assure us of your presence today as we search through what we don't know and navigate what we don't understand.
Source of wisdom and guidance, be the star that leads us, shine truth onto our path and bless us with direction.
Wings of shelter, embrace us with your comfort when the road is lonely and life feels desolate.
Wellspring of hope, be our source of courage and our fountain of faith when we teeter towards despair.
Wind of liberty, Breath of freedom,
enter and unleash any shackles that bind and restrict us from walking your paths freely.
Heart of compassion, taste our tears, heal our old wounds and rest our pain in your love.
Bounteous power, dance in our bones, sing in our spirits, energize us to action.
Endless joy, infuse our wilting spirits with radiant vitality and the sweet savoring of life.
Amen.
Sample Prayer:
"A Prayer in Times of Transition " by Joyce Rupp, Out of the Ordinary (Ave Maria Press).
Guide of weary travelers, take our hands as we wander through unnamed wilderness in search of our true home.
Companion of those who journey, assure us of your presence today as we search through what we don't know and navigate what we don't understand.
Source of wisdom and guidance, be the star that leads us, shine truth onto our path and bless us with direction.
Wings of shelter, embrace us with your comfort when the road is lonely and life feels desolate.
Wellspring of hope, be our source of courage and our fountain of faith when we teeter towards despair.
Wind of liberty, Breath of freedom,
enter and unleash any shackles that bind and restrict us from walking your paths freely.
Heart of compassion, taste our tears, heal our old wounds and rest our pain in your love.
Bounteous power, dance in our bones, sing in our spirits, energize us to action.
Endless joy, infuse our wilting spirits with radiant vitality and the sweet savoring of life.
Amen.
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn: Celebration #738 "The Wonder of It All" st. 1
Communion Hymn: Celebration #738 "The Wonder of It All" st. 1
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: Celebration #772 "When We All Get to Heaven" sts. 1 & 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: We will walk this day with you, O God, and you will walk with us,
People: gathering us into a community to pray for one another in all things.
Leader: We will walk this day with you, O Christ, and you will walk with us,
People: calling us to follow you, helping us to set aside all which holds us back.
Leader: We will walk this day with you, O Spirit, and you will walk with us,
People: sending us out, side by side, to serve those cast aside by the world.
Hymn of Praise:CH# 632 "Lead On, O King Eternal" ALL
Invocation Unison
Passing of the Peace
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Leader: We will walk this day with you, O God, and you will walk with us,
People: gathering us into a community to pray for one another in all things.
Leader: We will walk this day with you, O Christ, and you will walk with us,
People: calling us to follow you, helping us to set aside all which holds us back.
Leader: We will walk this day with you, O Spirit, and you will walk with us,
People: sending us out, side by side, to serve those cast aside by the world.
~ written
by Thom Shuman,
Hymn of Praise:CH# 632 "Lead On, O King Eternal" ALL
The Acolytes light the Christ candles.
Invocation Unison
O God, our Creator, Redeemer and Comforter
With open arms You welcome all who call on Your name—
who acknowledge You as Lord, and look to You in faith.
No one stands outside the circle of Your mercy and love.
And so we come to offer You our worship—
to declare that You are our God,
and that we are Your people,
in Jesus' name, Amen.
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith: CH# 615 "I Shall Not Be Moved" ALL
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:Celebration #704 "God Will Make a Way" Sing once
Praying Together
Sample Prayer:
"A Prayer in Times of Transition " by Joyce Rupp, Out of the Ordinary (Ave Maria Press).
Guide of weary travelers, take our hands as we wander through unnamed wilderness in search of our true home.
Companion of those who journey, assure us of your presence today as we search through what we don't know and navigate what we don't understand.
Source of wisdom and guidance, be the star that leads us, shine truth onto our path and bless us with direction.
Wings of shelter, embrace us with your comfort when the road is lonely and life feels desolate.
Wellspring of hope, be our source of courage and our fountain of faith when we teeter towards despair.
Wind of liberty, Breath of freedom,
enter and unleash any shackles that bind and restrict us from walking your paths freely.
Heart of compassion, taste our tears, heal our old wounds and rest our pain in your love.
Bounteous power, dance in our bones, sing in our spirits, energize us to action.
Endless joy, infuse our wilting spirits with radiant vitality and the sweet savoring of life.
Amen.
Sample Prayer:
"A Prayer in Times of Transition " by Joyce Rupp, Out of the Ordinary (Ave Maria Press).
Guide of weary travelers, take our hands as we wander through unnamed wilderness in search of our true home.
Companion of those who journey, assure us of your presence today as we search through what we don't know and navigate what we don't understand.
Source of wisdom and guidance, be the star that leads us, shine truth onto our path and bless us with direction.
Wings of shelter, embrace us with your comfort when the road is lonely and life feels desolate.
Wellspring of hope, be our source of courage and our fountain of faith when we teeter towards despair.
Wind of liberty, Breath of freedom,
enter and unleash any shackles that bind and restrict us from walking your paths freely.
Heart of compassion, taste our tears, heal our old wounds and rest our pain in your love.
Bounteous power, dance in our bones, sing in our spirits, energize us to action.
Endless joy, infuse our wilting spirits with radiant vitality and the sweet savoring of life.
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: CH #566 "Be Still My Soul" sts. 1 & 2
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# 73 "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" sts. 1 & 3
Hymn of Discipleship:CH# 73 "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" sts. 1 & 3
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: Celebration #772 "When We All Get to Heaven" st.1
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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