NOTES: This Sunday we will present Bibles to students entering the 1st, 4th and 7th grade and challenge them to become life-long learners. Reading, praying, meditating, singing, teaching, discerning, deciding---scripture has a role in so many aspects of our faith. Here we find the experiences of people of faith from long, long ago as they tell us of their relationships with God. Here we find God's word, spoken to them and whispered again to us by the Holy Spirit, to guide and encourage our own lives of faith.
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 119:9-16, 105
How can young people keep their way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
With my whole heart I seek you;
do not let me stray from your commandments.
I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I may not sin against you.
Blessed are you, O Lord;
teach me your statutes.
With my lips I declare
all the ordinances of your mouth.
I delight in the way of your decrees
as much as in all riches.
I will meditate on your precepts,
and fix my eyes on your ways.
I will delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
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:#28 "In the Name of the Lord" (sing twice)
Call to Worship
Leader: O
God, you are righteous
People: Transform
us by your Word!
Leader: Your
judgments are upright
People: Transform
us by your Word!
Leader: Your
precepts are unforgettable
People: Transform
us by your Word!
Leader: Give
us understanding and we will live
People: Re-form
us, reconcile us,
Transform
us by your Word!Invocation (UNISON)
O
God, still speaking
throughout
history and the wide world,
you
have gathered people around your Word
to
instruct and inspire.
We
give thanks for all
who
have received your vision
and
shaped diverse and faithful communities
to
follow in your Way.
Continue
to open that vision to us,
that
we may become transformed
by
the renewing of your Word in our hearts.
Amen.
~a portion
from Reformation and Reconciliation, written
by LT Leticia Rouser. Posted on the Worship
Ways page of the United Church of
Christ website. http://www.ucc.org/worship/worship-ways/year-c/p/pentecost-ordinary-time-9.html
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, 105
Presentation of Bibles
Presentation of Bibles
Sermon
Challenge to Read Our Bibles
Challenge to Read Our Bibles
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn:#526 " The Gift of Love" (all verses)
Praying Together
Secure our steps, O God—
on rough terrain,
on shifting sands,
on fine, wide roads,
on narrow paths.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
in the boardroom,
at the water cooler,
in the school yard,
in the checkout line.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
chasing after deadlines,
trailing after toddlers,
scrambling toward the finish line,
clamoring for security.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
pacing through hospitals,
wandering through the hurt,
tripping over the unforeseen,
meandering through the grief.
Make our footsteps firm.
Amen.
on rough terrain,
on shifting sands,
on fine, wide roads,
on narrow paths.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
in the boardroom,
at the water cooler,
in the school yard,
in the checkout line.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
chasing after deadlines,
trailing after toddlers,
scrambling toward the finish line,
clamoring for security.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
pacing through hospitals,
wandering through the hurt,
tripping over the unforeseen,
meandering through the grief.
Make our footsteps firm.
Amen.
reverendmother
http://revgalblogpals.blogspot.ca/
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn:#575 "Come and Find the Quiet Center"( all verses)
Communion Hymn:#575 "Come and Find the Quiet Center"( 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:#564 "He Touched Me" (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
Leader: O
God, you are righteous
People: Transform
us by your Word!
Leader: Your
judgments are upright
People: Transform
us by your Word!
Leader: Your
precepts are unforgettable
People: Transform
us by your Word!
Leader: Give
us understanding and we will live
People: Re-form
us, reconcile us,
Transform
us by your Word!
Hymn of Praise:#28 "In the Name of the Lord" (sing twice)
Invocation (UNISON)
O
God, still speaking
throughout
history and the wide world,
you
have gathered people around your Word
to
instruct and inspire.
We
give thanks for all
who
have received your vision
and
shaped diverse and faithful communities
to
follow in your Way.
Continue
to open that vision to us,
that
we may become transformed
by
the renewing of your Word in our hearts.
Amen.
~a portion
from Reformation and Reconciliation, written
by LT Leticia Rouser. Posted on the Worship
Ways page of the United Church of
Christ website. http://www.ucc.org/worship/worship-ways/year-c/p/pentecost-ordinary-time-9.html
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith:"Shine, Jesus, Shine" (verses 1 & 3)
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, 105
Presentation of Bibles
Presentation of Bibles
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon
Challenge to Read Our Bibles
Challenge to Read Our Bibles
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn:#526 " The Gift of Love" (all verses)
Praying Together
Secure our steps, O God—
on rough terrain,
on shifting sands,
on fine, wide roads,
on narrow paths.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
in the boardroom,
at the water cooler,
in the school yard,
in the checkout line.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
chasing after deadlines,
trailing after toddlers,
scrambling toward the finish line,
clamoring for security.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
pacing through hospitals,
wandering through the hurt,
tripping over the unforeseen,
meandering through the grief.
Make our footsteps firm.
Amen.
on rough terrain,
on shifting sands,
on fine, wide roads,
on narrow paths.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
in the boardroom,
at the water cooler,
in the school yard,
in the checkout line.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
chasing after deadlines,
trailing after toddlers,
scrambling toward the finish line,
clamoring for security.
Make our footsteps firm.
Secure our steps, O God—
pacing through hospitals,
wandering through the hurt,
tripping over the unforeseen,
meandering through the grief.
Make our footsteps firm.
Amen.
reverendmother
http://revgalblogpals.blogspot.ca/
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#575 "Come and Find the Quiet Center"( all verses)
Communion Hymn#575 "Come and Find the Quiet Center"( 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:#564 "He Touched Me" (all verses)
Discipleship Hymn:#564 "He Touched Me" (all verses)
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song:#495 "Weave" (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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