NOTES: When Jesus' own call to ministry was questioned by his nearest friends and family, he turned around and sent 12 new people out to speak and teach and heal with his authority. Rather than argue or back down, he simply multiplied the call and handed it on to new people. What questions does this raise for us today as we contemplate our call to speak and teach and heal in Jesus' name?
SCRIPTURE: Mark 6:1-13, Psalm 48
Mark 6:1-13
He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2 On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! 3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. 4 Then Jesus said to them, “Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house.” 5 And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. 6 And he was amazed at their unbelief.
Then he went about among the villages teaching. 7 He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8 He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; 9 but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. 10 He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. 11 If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” 12 So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. 13 They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.
Psalm 48
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised
in the city of our God.
His holy mountain, 2 beautiful in elevation,
is the joy of all the earth,
Mount Zion, in the far north,
the city of the great King.
3 Within its citadels God
has shown himself a sure defense.
4 Then the kings assembled,
they came on together.
5 As soon as they saw it, they were astounded;
they were in panic, they took to flight;
6 trembling took hold of them there,
pains as of a woman in labor,
7 as when an east wind shatters
the ships of Tarshish.
8 As we have heard, so have we seen
in the city of the Lord of hosts,
in the city of our God,
which God establishes forever.Selah
they came on together.
5 As soon as they saw it, they were astounded;
they were in panic, they took to flight;
6 trembling took hold of them there,
pains as of a woman in labor,
7 as when an east wind shatters
the ships of Tarshish.
8 As we have heard, so have we seen
in the city of the Lord of hosts,
in the city of our God,
which God establishes forever.Selah
9 We ponder your steadfast love, O God,
in the midst of your temple.
10 Your name, O God, like your praise,
reaches to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is filled with victory.
11 Let Mount Zion be glad,
let the towns[a] of Judah rejoice
because of your judgments.
in the midst of your temple.
10 Your name, O God, like your praise,
reaches to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is filled with victory.
11 Let Mount Zion be glad,
let the towns[a] of Judah rejoice
because of your judgments.
12 Walk about Zion, go all around it,
count its towers,
13 consider well its ramparts;
go through its citadels,
that you may tell the next generation
14 that this is God,
our God forever and ever.
He will be our guide forever.
count its towers,
13 consider well its ramparts;
go through its citadels,
that you may tell the next generation
14 that this is God,
our God forever and ever.
He will be our guide forever.
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#93 Praise Him! Praise Him! sts. 1 & 3
Call to Worship
Leader: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised
People: In the city of our God we find the joy of all the earth,
Leader: Walk about in God's dwelling place,
go all around it, look in every corner,
People: Then we can tell the next generation
that this is God,
Leader: This is our God, ever lasting,
People: And God will be our guide forever.
Invocation (UNISON)
God, our wisdom and our light,
you called and anointed David,
you called and blessed Paul,
and through your Son Jesus, you called the twelve to follow.
In our time you have called us.
Enable us to trust you above all voices,
beyond all of our prejudices and fears.
Give us courage to follow and serve you
among all of our neighbors
and with one another in the body of Christ.
God of the Kingdom, hear our prayer.
— written by Bishop Telmor Sartison, and posted on the Worship website.
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Sermon
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn: Chalice # 33 "How Great Thou Art" sts. 1, 2, & 4
Praying Together
We thank you, loving God,
for the surprises which you spring on us!
You take the unlovely and cherish them,
the mediocre and make them gifted,
the mere nobodies and ordain them your apostles.
You entrust us with an authority and ministry
far beyond our own strength.
We are reticent.
Yet under your patient care
we discover that all things are possible to those who love you.
Surprise us again, loving Friend.
Surprise us with the Christ who believes in us
and the grace which is made perfect in human weakness.
Through Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen!
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn: CH#397 "Come, Risen Lord" sts. 1, 3,& 4
Communion Hymn: CH#397 "Come, Risen Lord" sts. 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: Chalice #622 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" ALL
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: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised
People: In the city of our God we find the joy of all the earth,
Leader: Walk about in God's dwelling place,
go all around it, look in every corner,
People: Then we can tell the next generation
that this is God,
Leader: This is our God, ever lasting,
People: And God will be our guide forever.
Hymn of Praise: CH#93 Praise Him! Praise Him! sts. 1 & 3
Invocation (UNISON)
God, our wisdom and our light,
you called and anointed David,
you called and blessed Paul,
and through your Son Jesus, you called the twelve to follow.
In our time you have called us.
Enable us to trust you above all voices,
beyond all of our prejudices and fears.
Give us courage to follow and serve you
among all of our neighbors
and with one another in the body of Christ.
God of the Kingdom, hear our prayer.
— written by Bishop Telmor Sartison, and posted on the Worship website.
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith: Chalice #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
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn: Chalice # 33 "How Great Thou Art" sts. 1, 2, & 4Prayer Hymn:
Praying Together
We thank you, loving God,
for the surprises which you spring on us!
You take the unlovely and cherish them,
the mediocre and make them gifted,
the mere nobodies and ordain them your apostles.
You entrust us with an authority and ministry
far beyond our own strength.
We are reticent.
Yet under your patient care
we discover that all things are possible to those who love you.
Surprise us again, loving Friend.
Surprise us with the Christ who believes in us
and the grace which is made perfect in human weakness.
Through Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen!
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn: CH#397 "Come, Risen Lord" sts. 1, 3,& 4
Communion Hymn: CH#397 "Come, Risen Lord" sts. 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: Chalice #622 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" ALL
Discipleship Hymn: Chalice #622 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" ALL
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: Paper Copy "May the Lord, Mighty God" Sing once
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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