NOTES:Today we look at the spiritual gifts that build up the Body of Christ and renew its energy, motivation and enthusiasm for ministry. Our scripture from the Gospel of John does what every good mentor does. It reminds us and returns us to our core, not just of strength, but of being and identity, the Body of Christ is connected to God through Jesus Christ. Sometimes, simply remembering the way life and nourishment flows through a vine, and understanding that we are connected to God in this way, is exactly what's needed to get us underway, sailing on the winds of the Spirit, flying high!
SCRIPTURE: John 15:1-10
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3 You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. 6 Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.
Colossians 2:6-7
6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives[b] in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
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# 59 "This Is My Father's World" ALL
Call to Worship
Leader: Jesus said, "If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens,
come to me and I will give you rest"
People: As we worship today, we will take the yoke of Jesus,
put it on our shoulders and learn from Christ's example.
Leader: Jesus said, "I am gentle and humble, and you will find
rest.
This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is
light."
People: Let us worship in Spirit and truth.
Invocation Unison
We are here, with you today, O God,
To rest from the things that are troubling us
To learn what Christ can teach of life
To realize what we can offer to others
And so to return into the world to serve
To learn what Christ can teach of life
To realize what we can offer to others
And so to return into the world to serve
by your power and the Spirit of your love.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture:
Sermon/Meditation
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn:CH#572 "Take Time to Be Holy" sts. 1 & 3
Praying Together
— written by Terri
For all the blessings of this life,
we give thanks to You, Creator God.
For families, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and strangers,
we give thanks to You, Creator God.
For families, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and strangers,
who nurture us, that the love of God may grow within.
That Your love, your Word, like a seed,
may grow to produce in us, good fruit.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
People: Taking root and growing strong.
For the leaders of various nations and cities,
that they may lead with strong hearts and gentle hands and generous spirits,
with compassion and mercy, with wisdom and grace.
May they reflect your will guiding all their actions and decisions.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
May they reflect your will guiding all their actions and decisions.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
People: Taking root and growing strong.
For those who serve in harms way,
those who live in dangerous places,
those who live in areas of war and strife,
those who live in fear,
those who live in dangerous places,
those who live in areas of war and strife,
those who live in fear,
those who worry about employment, bills, food,
and struggle just to find dignity in life.
May your grace bring peace and safety to all people, one to another.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
May your grace bring peace and safety to all people, one to another.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
People: Taking root and growing strong.
For those who suffer from any illness or dis-ease—
of mind, body, or spirit.
Restore these, and all those we carry in our hearts, to fullness of health—
health as only you, O God, can bring.
Give solace to those who mourn.
Console those who grieve.May your mercy shower each of us with healing mercy and love.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
Restore these, and all those we carry in our hearts, to fullness of health—
health as only you, O God, can bring.
For those who are dying, and for those who have died.
Send forth your comforting love.Give solace to those who mourn.
Console those who grieve.May your mercy shower each of us with healing mercy and love.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
People: Taking root and growing strong.
May your grace surround us
like a mantle upon our heads,
a shawl upon our shoulders,
a hand, to hold our hand. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
a shawl upon our shoulders,
a hand, to hold our hand. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn: CH#416 "Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face" sts. 1,2 & 3
Communion Hymn: CH#416 "Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face" sts. 1,2 & 3
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# 467 "Fill the World with Love" sts. 1,3 & 4
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
~ posted on the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa
Hymn of Praise:CH# 59 "This Is My Father's World" ALL
Invocation Unison
~ posted on the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa
Passing of the Peace
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with your Father's Glory;
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy.
Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Leader: Jesus said, "If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens,
come to me and I will give you rest"
People: As we worship today, we will take the yoke of Jesus,
put it on our shoulders and learn from Christ's example.
Leader: Jesus said, "I am gentle and humble, and you will find
rest.
This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is
light."
People: Let us worship in Spirit and truth.
Hymn of Praise:CH# 59 "This Is My Father's World" ALL
The Acolytes light the Christ candles.
Invocation Unison
We are here, with you today, O God,
To rest from the things that are troubling us
To learn what Christ can teach of life
To realize what we can offer to others
And so to return into the world to serve
To learn what Christ can teach of life
To realize what we can offer to others
And so to return into the world to serve
by your power and the Spirit of your love.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith: Maranatha #2 "Shine, Jesus, Shine" Chorus onlyShine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with your Father's Glory;
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy.
Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.
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
Special Music Piano Solo Emilie Givens
Children’s Sermon
Sermon/Meditation
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn:CH#572 "Take Time to Be Holy" sts. 1 & 3
Praying Together
For all the blessings of this life,
we give thanks to You, Creator God.
For families, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and strangers,
we give thanks to You, Creator God.
For families, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and strangers,
who nurture us, that the love of God may grow within.
That Your love, your Word, like a seed,
may grow to produce in us, good fruit.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
People: Taking root and growing strong.
For the leaders of various nations and cities,
that they may lead with strong hearts and gentle hands and generous spirits,
with compassion and mercy, with wisdom and grace.
May they reflect your will guiding all their actions and decisions.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
May they reflect your will guiding all their actions and decisions.
Leader:May your love be like a seed,
People: Taking root and growing strong.
For those who serve in harms way,
those who live in dangerous places,
those who live in areas of war and strife,
those who live in fear,
those who live in dangerous places,
those who live in areas of war and strife,
those who live in fear,
those who worry about employment, bills, food,
and struggle just to find dignity in life.
May your grace bring peace and safety to all people, one to another.
Leader: May your love be like a seed,
May your grace bring peace and safety to all people, one to another.
Leader: May your love be like a seed,
People: Taking root and growing strong.
For those who suffer from any illness or dis-ease—
of mind, body, or spirit.
Restore these, and all those we carry in our hearts, to fullness of health—
health as only you, O God, can bring.
Give solace to those who mourn.
Console those who grieve.May your mercy shower each of us with healing mercy and love.
May your love be like a seed,
Restore these, and all those we carry in our hearts, to fullness of health—
health as only you, O God, can bring.
For those who are dying, and for those who have died.
Send forth your comforting love.Give solace to those who mourn.
Console those who grieve.May your mercy shower each of us with healing mercy and love.
May your love be like a seed,
People: Taking root and growing strong.
May your grace surround us
like a mantle upon our heads,
a shawl upon our shoulders,
a hand, to hold our hand. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
— written by Terri a shawl upon our shoulders,
a hand, to hold our hand. In Jesus' name we pray, 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#416 "Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face" sts. 1,2 & 3
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# 467 "Fill the World with Love" sts. 1,3 & 4
Hymn of Discipleship:CH# 467 "Fill the World with Love" sts. 1,3 & 4
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: CH #445 "Go in Peace" ALL
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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