July 15, 2018

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NOTES:

SCRIPTURE:Amos 7:7-15, Psalm 85
Amos 7:7-15

⁷ This is what he showed me: the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand. ⁸ And the Lord said to me, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A plumb line.” Then the Lord said,

“See, I am setting a plumb line
    in the midst of my people Israel;
    I will never again pass them by;
⁹ the high places of Isaac shall be made desolate,
    and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste,
    and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.”

¹⁰ Then Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, sent to King Jeroboam of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the very center of the house of Israel; the land is not able to bear all his words. ¹¹ For thus Amos has said,

‘Jeroboam shall die by the sword,
    and Israel must go into exile
    away from his land.’”

¹² And Amaziah said to Amos, “O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, earn your bread there, and prophesy there; ¹³ but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom.”

¹⁴ Then Amos answered Amaziah, “I am no prophet, nor a prophet’s son; but I am a herdsman, and a dresser of sycamore trees, ¹⁵ and the Lord took me from following the flock, and the Lord said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’

Psalm 85
 Lord, you were favorable to your land;
    you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
² You forgave the iniquity of your people;
    you pardoned all their sin.Selah
³ You withdrew all your wrath;
    you turned from your hot anger.

⁴ Restore us again, O God of our salvation,
    and put away your indignation toward us.
⁵ Will you be angry with us forever?
    Will you prolong your anger to all generations?
⁶ Will you not revive us again,
    so that your people may rejoice in you?
⁷ Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,
    and grant us your salvation.

⁸ Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,
    for he will speak peace to his people,
    to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.^[a]
9 Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him,
    that his glory may dwell in our land.

¹⁰ Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;
    righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
¹¹ Faithfulness will spring up from the ground,
    and righteousness will look down from the sky.
¹² The Lord will give what is good,
    and our land will yield its increase.
¹³ Righteousness will go before him,
    and will make a path for his steps.

 


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:

Call to Worship    
Leader:  In the name of God,
People:  wondrous, mysterious, marvellous.
Leader:  In the name of Jesus,
People:  among us, beyond us, with us.
Leader:  In the name of the Spirit,
People:  strange, startling, shaking:
Leader:  We are called to worship.
People:  We come to lift our hearts and minds, to open our lips and our lives, to celebrate our God.
Leader:  God call us to God's ways in our time.
People:  We accept that call!

Invocation (UNISON)
Be with us, God, as we gather in worship.  Renew us as we face the challenge of this day.  Give us the strength to be a committed people.  You call us to serve and to share as citizens of your coming community.  We ask your blessing on our commitment;  in the name of Jesus the Christ.  Amen.

We Contemplate God’s Word

Scripture                                      

Sermon                
                                       

We Pray Together

We Share Our Joys & Concern     
                                   

Prayer Hymn:

Praying Together  

We join now in prayers as the people of God.  Where there are silences, use them to offer your personal prayers.


Gracious God, you have created us; you have set us free and loved us into life; you have spoken your word and shown us your way.  Acknowledging your love and grace, we bring our prayers to you.


For the church of Jesus Christ around the world, and especially for our brothers and sisters who are being tested for the faith and for what they believe to be right:  Hear our prayers gracious God.


For the Christian Church (Discisples of Christ), for our sister churches across this land, and for this congregation, that we might be faithful to our calling:  Hear our prayers gracious God.


For the leaders of the nations and for all in positions of power and responsibility, that justice might be down and that the world might be governed rightly;  Hear our prayers gracious God.


For those we know and name now--for family members, friends, folk of this congregation, neighbors who need our prayers:  Hear our prayers gracious God.


For those who seek a roof over their heads, and place to lie down at night, and for good food on their table:  Hear our prayers gracious God.


And for ourselves we pray.  With your power, God, preserve us; in your wisdom guide us, with your love protect us; in your way direct us.  Guard us against the powers of evil and lead us into your coming community.


Christ with us, Christ in us, Christ over us, Christ before us.  All glory to you, gracious God.  AMEN. 

We Gather at The Lord’s Table

Invitation to the Table                        

Communion  Hymn

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                                              

Discipleship Hymn

Blessing                                                                      

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                                                                     

We Gather in the Light of Christ

Call to Worship  
  
Leader:  In the name of God,
People:  wondrous, mysterious, marvellous.
Leader:  In the name of Jesus,
People:  among us, beyond us, with us.
Leader:  In the name of the Spirit,
People:  strange, startling, shaking:
Leader:  We are called to worship.
People:  We come to lift our hearts and minds, to open our lips and our lives, to celebrate our God.
Leader:  God call us to God's ways in our time.
People:  We accept that call!     

Hymn of Praise:

Invocation (UNISON)

 
Be with us, God, as we gather in worship.  Renew us as we face the challenge of this day.  Give us the strength to be a committed people.  You call us to serve and to share as citizens of your coming community.  We ask your blessing on our commitment;  in the name of Jesus the Christ.  Amen.

                                   
Passing of the Peace

We return to our seats as the piano music begins.   
   

Hymn of Faith:

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                                                        

We Prayer Together

We Share Our Joys & Concerns                                        

Prayer Hymn: 

Praying Together      

We join now in prayers as the people of God.  Where there are silences, use them to offer your personal prayers.


Gracious God, you have created us; you have set us free and loved us into life; you have spoken your word and shown us your way.  Acknowledging your love and grace, we bring our prayers to you.


For the church of Jesus Christ around the world, and especially for our brothers and sisters who are being tested for the faith and for what they believe to be right:  Hear our prayers gracious God.


For the Christian Church (Discisples of Christ), for our sister churches across this land, and for this congregation, that we might be faithful to our calling:  Hear our prayers gracious God.


For the leaders of the nations and for all in positions of power and responsibility, that justice might be down and that the world might be governed rightly;  Hear our prayers gracious God.


For those we know and name now--for family members, friends, folk of this congregation, neighbors who need our prayers:  Hear our prayers gracious God.


For those who seek a roof over their heads, and place to lie down at night, and for good food on their table:  Hear our prayers gracious God.


And for ourselves we pray.  With your power, God, preserve us; in your wisdom guide us, with your love protect us; in your way direct us.  Guard us against the powers of evil and lead us into your coming community.


Christ with us, Christ in us, Christ over us, Christ before us.  All glory to you, gracious God.  AMEN. 

We Gather at The Lord’s Table

Invitation to the Table                        

Communion  Hymn#590 "Kum Ba Yah" (verses 1, 3, & 4)

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                                                    

Discipleship Hymn:

Acolytes come forward.

Blessing                                                                          

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!
 

Parting Song: