NOTES: When we feel small in God's vast creation....when the life we live rises up and threatens to overwhelm us....when circumstances well up that are out of our control....God speaks: Peace, be still! When Jesus stands up in the boat and speaks these words, he raises a challenging question for the disciples, once the adrenaline rush has settled. Who IS this? Who is this person that even the wildest forces of creation respond to his words? And what does it mean to us in the storms of our life?
SCRIPTURE: Mark 4:35-41
On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side."
And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped.
But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?"
He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?"
And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
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:#267 "Blessed Quietness" vss. 1, 3, 4
Call to Worship
In the midst of life’s storms, God is there.
What have we to fear?
In the darkness and terror, God is with us.
Of whom shall we be afraid?
Rise up, people of God, for you are loved and saved.
Thanks be to God who cares deeply for us. Amen.
— written by Nancy C. Townley, on the Worship Connection page of the Ministry Matters website. http://www.ministrymatters.com/
Invocation (UNISON)
Mighty God, who speaks a word of peace to calm our troubled sea;
Caring God, who nudges us away from fear and toward faith;
Ever-present God, who raises questions without easy answers;
Caring God, who nudges us away from fear and toward faith;
Ever-present God, who raises questions without easy answers;
Open our eyes to see you in our boat—today,
Strengthen our hearts for the challenges that lie ahead,
Open our ears this hour to hear the word you speak.
Strengthen our hearts for the challenges that lie ahead,
Open our ears this hour to hear the word you speak.
This we pray, In Jesus’ name. Amen
— posted on the Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren website. http://rockhay.tripod.com/
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Sermon
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn:#561 "It Is Well with My Soul" vss. 1, 3, & 4
Praying Together
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#321 "Break Thou the Bread of Life" all verses
Communion Hymn#321 "Break Thou the Bread of Life" all verses
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#181 "The Storm is Strong" (all verses)
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
In the midst of life’s storms, God is there.
What have we to fear?
In the darkness and terror, God is with us.
Of whom shall we be afraid?
Rise up, people of God, for you are loved and saved.
Thanks be to God who cares deeply for us. Amen.
— written by Nancy C. Townley, on the Worship Connection page of the Ministry Matters website. http://www.ministrymatters.com/
Hymn of Praise#267 "Blessed Quietness" vss. 1, 3, 4:
Invocation (UNISON)
Mighty God, who speaks a word of peace to calm our troubled sea;
Caring God, who nudges us away from fear and toward faith;
Ever-present God, who raises questions without easy answers;
Caring God, who nudges us away from fear and toward faith;
Ever-present God, who raises questions without easy answers;
Open our eyes to see you in our boat—today,
Strengthen our hearts for the challenges that lie ahead,
Open our ears this hour to hear the word you speak.
Strengthen our hearts for the challenges that lie ahead,
Open our ears this hour to hear the word you speak.
This we pray, In Jesus’ name. Amen
— posted on the Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren website. http://rockhay.tripod.com/
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith:#677 Let There Be Peace on Earth (sing once)
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#561 "It Is Well with My Soul" vss. 1, 3, & 4
Praying Together
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#321 "Break Thou the Bread of Life" all verses
Communion Hymn#321 "Break Thou the Bread of Life" all verses
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:#181 "The Storm is Strong" (all verses)
Discipleship Hymn:#181 "The Storm is Strong" (all verses)
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
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:#441 "Peace Be upon You" (sing twice)
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