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Archive - Pentecost 2021

Morning Reflection

“We do not throw in a useless coin and make some kind of empty wish, or sit close to the gushing waters and simply admire their loveliness.  You ask us to leap into the source, to be thoroughly saturated.  We are to be absorbed by the cascade and become one with your love.  As you flow through our being we, too, become fountains of holiness.”  ~ Fragments of Your Ancient Name


Chimes


Opening Prayer 1

The wind at our backs, we entered Jerusalem.  Only to watch him die on the cross.  It spiraled so quickly.  Trial.  Torture.  Crucifixion.  Death.  But on the third day the breath of God blew new life into our futures.  Forty days with the risen Jesus.  Before he ascended, Jesus reminded us that the Spirit will come.  It was on Pentecost.  It was on Pentecost when the wind breathed into each and every one of us.  Sacred breath, move through this room.  Unlock a song within your people.  Breathe into us your hopes and dreams for a world filled with justice, love, and peace.  Amen.


Welcome


Introit  


Call to Worship 2

ONE: Come, Holy Spirit,

ALL: The wind of God, the breath of Life.

ONE: Come, Holy Spirit,

ALL: Our Advocate, our Counselor.

ONE: Come, Holy Spirit,

ALL: Teacher of Wisdom, Reminder of Christ.

ONE: Come, Holy Spirit,

ALL: Granter of forgiveness, giver of peace.

ONE: Come, Holy Spirit.

ALL: May we feel God breathing through our worship. May we receive the Holy Spirit in this place. Amen.


Hymn 280 Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us


Statement of Affirmation 3

We are a cloth of diverse colors made from many gifts and graces. We are the people flowing forth from Creator God, surprising ourselves with the things which can be done. We are raw material for rewarding relationships as our lives interweave, contributing one to the other, holding each other firm when one is weak or breaking. We are each worthy of being respected and cared for essential to the pattern, skilled in our appointed tasks, sources of laughter and sharers of tears. We commit ourselves to work together, that one day, this world may be a place where all people live in justice, freedom and peace.


Response Hymn 294

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.


Sharing the Peace

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.


Response Hymn 284

Holy Spirit, come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love.

Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us


Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21


Anthem     “Fill-a Me Up”     Pepper Choplin


Sermon:  "What Have We Started?"    Reverend Debra McGuire


Hymn 289  On Pentecost They Gathered


Invitation to the Offering

We invite you to share your gifts as you are able, with God's gift to you in your heart. We thank you for continuing to send your offerings to the church.  Our ministries continue because of you. We thank you for your continual giving to our community at Bethany.


Offertory     “Gentle Spirit, Dwell With Me”     Jay Althouse Keveren


Prayer of Dedication

Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world.  Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory.  Amen.


Prayers of the People


The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.


Hymn 539 We Will Go Out With Joy


Announcements


Blessing 4

As people of faith we have gathered for worship. As people of faith we now return to the world. We go out to share the story of faith, the story of life, with the world around us. We share the faith in word and in deed, in speech and in action. As we go out to give a living witness, as you go out to testify to God's love active in the world, we go knowing that God goes with us, sharing the laughter and the hope, the fears and the tears. Thanks be to God! Amen.


Closing Benediction

Go out into the world in peace.  Have courage! Hold on to what is good.  Return no person evil for evil.  Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, help the suffering.  Honor all people.  Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!  


Postlude     

1 Tim Graves

2 Joanna Harader

3 Posted on the Rex A. E. Hunt website

4 Rev Gord

May 23, 2021

Pentecost Sunday

Reverend Debra McGuire

Music Director - Jessica Reddell-Popovich

Liturgist - Ken Henry

Morning Reflection

“Some believe you intensely look for what is shabby and sinful in the depths of our veiled selves.  Perhaps what you truly seek is our treasure of inner goodness, that cache of love you infused at the moment of our becoming.  Our inheritance of your goodness never truly dies.  It only hides out until it's ready to be claimed.”   ~ Fragments of Your Ancient Name


Chimes


Opening Prayer 1

God of all creation we enter your presence, humbly aware that all we have and are we owe to you.   We acknowledge you as our inspiration, our teacher, our loving parent.  Open our eyes that we may see as you see, love as you love and serve as you serve.  In the name of Christ, our Lord and our example we pray.  Amen.


Welcome


Introit     “The Lord is My Song”     Taize Community


Call to Worship 2

ONE: We come to together as the family of faith.

ALL: We assemble to honor the living God.

ONE: Through Christ we become God's holy household.

ALL: In Christ we are bounded together to be God's people.

ONE: Our worship is united into oneness by the Holy Spirit.

ALL: In communion with the Holy Spirit, let us celebrate our unity.  Let us worship God!


Hymn 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!


Statement of Affirmation 3

We share one faith, have one calling, are of one soul and one mind; have one God and Father, are filled with one Spirit, are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup, confess one Name, are obedient to one Lord, work for one cause, and share one hope. Together we come to know the height and the breadth and the depth of the love of Christ; are built up to the stature of Christ, to the new humanity; know and bear one another's burdens, thereby fulfilling the law of Christ that we need one another and up build one another, admonishing and comforting one another; that we suffer with one another for the sake of righteousness. Together we pray; together we serve God in this world.


Response Hymn 294

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.


Sharing the Peace

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.


Response Hymn 284

Holy Spirit, come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love.

Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us


Scripture Reading: Romans 8:12-17


Anthem   “Build Your Kingdom Here”          Llewellyn, Gilkeson, Herron


Sermon:  "All Together Now" Reverend Debra McGuire


Hymn 318 In Christ There is No East or West


Invitation to the Offering

God, you heap your love upon us like a parent providing for a family's needs, embracing a child with tenderness. Forgive us when, like spoiled children, we treat your generosity as our right, or hug it possessively to ourselves. Give us enough trust to live secure in your love and to share it freely with others in open-handed confidence that your grace will never run out. We invite you to share your gifts as you are able, with God's gift to you in your heart. We thank you for continuing to send your offerings to the church.  Our ministries continue because of you. We thank you for your continual giving to our community at Bethany.


Offertory     “Gentle Spirit, Dwell With Me”     Jay Althouse


Prayer of Dedication

Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world.  Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory.  Amen.


Prayers of the People


The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.


Hymn 300 We Are One in the Spirit


Announcements


Blessing


Closing Benediction

Go out into the world in peace.  Have courage! Hold on to what is good.  Return no person evil for evil.  Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, help the suffering.  Honor all people.  Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!  


Postlude   "Where Everybody Knows Your Name"     Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo


1 Adapted

2 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark

3 Nolan Palsma

May 30, 2021

Reverend Debra McGuire

Music Director - Jessica Reddell-Popovich

Liturgist - Craig Bray

June 6, 2021

Celebration of Holy Communion

Reverend Debra McGuire

Music Director - Jessica Reddell-Popovich

Liturgist - Craig Bray

Video Coming Soon!

For live Worship on Sunday

go to Facebook Live at 10:00 a.m. PDT

Morning Reflection

“You are more than the softening touch placed upon our calloused hearts.  You are the constant tumbling waves slowly smoothing our roughened stones.”   ~ Fragments of Your Ancient Name


Chimes


Opening Prayer 1

Creator and Ruler of the Earth, we lift up our voices, our eyes, our hearts, our lives to You in praise.  Make us Your alleluia people.  Uphold the weary, for whom praise may be very difficult.  Humble the strong, for whom "alleluia" may be too easy.  Creator and Ruler of the Earth, continue to form us into Your new creation, that we might welcome You to more fully become the ruler of our hearts and minds.  Through Him who came as a servant, and who now reigns over all creation, Jesus, our Christ.  Amen.


Welcome


Introit     “The Steadfast Love”         Edith McNeill


Call to Worship 2

ONE: Let us worship the Triune God.

ALL: Let us worship the One who spoke in the beginning and created something out of nothing.

ONE: Let us worship the Triune God.

ALL:  Let us worship the One who took on the clothing of humanity to set those who were oppressed free.

ONE: Let us worship the Triune God.

ALL:  Let us worship the One whose Spirit rests continually upon us, calling us from sorrow-filled endings to bright new beginnings.


Hymn 5 God the Sculptor of the Mountains


Statement of Affirmation 3

We share one faith, have one calling, are of one soul and one mind; have one God and Father, are filled with one Spirit, are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup, confess one Name, are obedient to one Lord, work for one cause, and share one hope. Together we come to know the height and the breadth and the depth of the love of Christ; are built up to the stature of Christ, to the new humanity; know and bear one another's burdens, thereby fulfilling the law of Christ that we need one another and up build one another, admonishing and comforting one another; that we suffer with one another for the sake of righteousness. Together we pray; together we serve God in this world.


Response Hymn 294

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.


Sharing the Peace

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.


Response Hymn 284

Holy Spirit, come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love.

Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us


Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17


ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.


Anthem    “Open the Eyes of My Heart”     Paul Baloche, Arr. Mark Hayes


Sermon:   "Change?" Reverend Debra McGuire


Hymn 817  We Walk by Faith and Not By Sight


Invitation to the Offering

We look to God to help us learn how to give our best, lest in gaining the world we lose life itself.  As a covenant people, we seek to witness to God's will and way.  We look to God to help us to know more clearly what God would have us do with the wealth entrusted to our care.  As we contribute to the needs of the saints, we present ourselves as living sacrifices.  We invite you to share your gifts as you are able, with God's gift to you in your heart. We thank you for continuing to send your offerings to the church.  Our ministries continue because of you. We thank you for your continual giving to our community at Bethany.



Offertory "From the New World" Largo     Antonin Dvorák


Prayer of Dedication

Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world.  Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory.  Amen.


Prayers of the People


The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.


Hymn 366  Love Divine, All Loves Excelling


Announcements


Blessing


Closing Charge

Go out into the world in peace. Have courage! Hold on to what is good. Return no person evil for evil. Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, help the suffering. Honor all people. Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!


Postlude

1 Posted on My Redemer Lives

2 Watch Night Service 2016

3 Nolan Palsma


June 13, 2021

Reverend Debra McGuire

Music Director - Jessica Reddell-Popovich

Liturgist - Tamra Hollenbeck

Morning Reflection

“'Our Father' we say in prayer, perhaps not comprehending the fullness of this greeting.  We come to you, true parent, with assurance of your care.  The safe One whom we trust to be an indispensable support.  The Father who knows our need and who generously provides for every nibble of daily bread."  ~ Fragments of Your Ancient Name


Chimes


Opening Prayer 1

O God, we your people have gathered to worship you and celebrate our liberation from sin and death.  We acknowledge you as the source of our being, though we do not comprehend the depths of your mercy and love for us.  We pray that your Spirit will lead us in worship as you have led your people throughout all time.  Amen.


Welcome


Introit     “Go Down, Moses”     Spiritual, Arr. Thomas Keesecker


Call to Worship 2

ONE: Come, people of God, and worship the Christ.

ALL:  Once we were separated from God, aliens and strangers who did not belong, without hope and without God in the world.

ONE: Once we loved darkness rather than light.  Once we could not sing the Lord's song.

ALL: But now we are joined with Christ, brought near through his blood for he is our peace.

ONE: Now we who lived in darkness have come into the light.  Now we who could not sing have been given a new song.

ALL: Let us give thanks to God!  Let us worship the Christ!


Hymn 339 Lift Every Voice and Sing


Statement of Affirmation 3

We share one faith, have one calling, are of one soul and one mind; have one God and Father, are filled with one Spirit, are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup, confess one Name, are obedient to one Lord, work for one cause, and share one hope. Together we come to know the height and the breadth and the depth of the love of Christ; are built up to the stature of Christ, to the new humanity; know and bear one another's burdens, thereby fulfilling the law of Christ that we need one another and up build one another, admonishing and comforting one another; that we suffer with one another for the sake of righteousness. Together we pray; together we serve God in this world.


Response Hymn 294

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.


Sharing the Peace

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.


Response Hymn 284

Holy Spirit, come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love.

Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us


Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13


ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.


Anthem   “Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen”    Spiritual, Arr. Juan Maria Solare


Sermon:  "Freedom" Reverend Debra McGuire


Hymn 729  Lord, I Want To Be A Christian


Invitation to the Offering

We look to God to help us learn how to give our best, lest in gaining the world we lose life itself.  As a covenant people, we seek to witness to God's will and way.  We look to God to help us to know more clearly what God would have us do with the wealth entrusted to our care.  As we contribute to the needs of the saints, we present ourselves as living sacrifices.  We invite you to share your gifts as you are able, with God's gift to you in your heart. We thank you for continuing to send your offerings to the church.  Our ministries continue because of you. We thank you for your continual giving to our community at Bethany.


Offertory “Chariot's Comin'!”     Spiritual, Arr. Don Besig


Prayer of Dedication

Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world.  Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory.  Amen.


Prayers of the People


The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.


Hymn 766  The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound


Announcements


Blessing


Closing Charge

Go out into the world in peace. Have courage! Hold on to what is good. Return no person evil for evil. Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, help the suffering. Honor all people. Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!


Postlude  “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands”     Spiritual, Arr. Phillip Keveren

1 Rebecca Slough

2 Marlene Kropf

3Nolan Palsma

June 20, 2021

Reverend Debra McGuire

Music Director - Jessica Reddell-Popovich

Liturgist - Ken Henry

Video Coming Soon!

For live Worship on Sunday, come be with us

(we're celebrating worship outdoors today!)

Or go to Facebook Live at 10:00 a.m. PDT

Video Coming Soon!

For live Worship on Sunday,

go to Facebook Live at 10:00 a.m. PDT

June 27, 2021

Reverend Debra McGuire

Music Director - Jessica Reddell-Popovich

Liturgist - Pam Matthews

Morning Reflection

“Hearts wild and free, hearts tame and serene, hearts open and true, hearts closed and false, hearts full and heavy, hearts empty and lean.  You seek them all and ask for one thing only: that each be the bearer of your unconditional love."  ~ Fragments of Your Ancient Name


Chimes


Opening Prayer 1

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known and from whom no secrets are hidden, we rejoice to be as one in your great human family on earth and in heaven, invited by you into your holy presence, to worship and adore you, as the rainbow people of God.  We draw near to you, understanding God; help us not to covet yesterday but to dream of a new tomorrow, so that all might be welcome in your community of faith; so that the whole world may know your love.  We look upon you, tender God, the God who keeps loving us despite our failures; we bow our hearts and minds in humility, trusting in your forgiveness, leaning on your promise of welcome. We ask that by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.


Welcome


Introit     “We Are A Rainbow”         Brent Holmes     


Call to Worship 2

ONE: We are pulled in many directions.

ALL: Many duties and tasks seek to lay claim on our lives.

ONE: This day, in this place, let service to God be your choice.

ALL: This day, in this place, we open our hearts and spirits to God.

ONE: Blessed be the God of creation who has called us here.

ALL: Praise be to God who sustains and nurtures our lives. Amen.


Hymn 385     All People That on Earth Do Dwell


Affirmation of Faith 3

We share one faith, have one calling, are of one soul and one mind; have one God and Father, are filled with one Spirit, are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup, confess one Name, are obedient to one Lord, work for one cause, and share one hope. Together we come to know the height and the breadth and the depth of the love of Christ; are built up to the stature of Christ, to the new humanity; know and bear one another's burdens, thereby fulfilling the law of Christ that we need one another and up build one another, admonishing and comforting one another; that we suffer with one another for the sake of righteousness. Together we pray; together we serve God in this world.



Response Hymn 294

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.


Sharing the Peace

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.


Response Hymn 284

Holy Spirit, come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love.

Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us


Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15


ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.


Anthem     “True Colors”     Tom Kelly, Bill Steinberg


Sermon  "Generosity" Reverend Debra McGuire


Hymn 320  The Church of Christ in Every Age


Invitation to the Offering

We look to God to help us learn how to give our best, lest in gaining the world we lose life itself.  As a covenant people, we seek to witness to God's will and way.  We look to God to help us to know more clearly what God would have us do with the wealth entrusted to our care.  As we contribute to the needs of the saints, we present ourselves as living sacrifices.  We invite you to share your gifts as you are able, with God's gift to you in your heart. We thank you for continuing to send your offerings to the church.  Our ministries continue because of you. We thank you for your continual giving to our community at Bethany.


Offertory     Lute Concerto in D Major, Movement 2 Largo     Antonio Vivald


Prayer of Dedication

Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world.  Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory.  Amen


Prayers of the People


The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.


Hymn 546  Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing


Announcements


Pastoral Blessing


Closing Charge

Go out into the world in peace. Have courage! Hold on to what is good. Return no person evil for evil. Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, help the suffering. Honor all people. Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!


Postlude   “Summertime”     George Gershwin

1 Tom Gordon

2 Nancy C. Townley

3 Nolan Palsma

Due to technical challenges, our worship video today is presented in two parts.

Morning Reflection

“Even though you are fully present I do not always detect your nearness.  I look for you, anticipate you, listen for a hint of your voice like a tulip bulb in placid soil waiting for the call to rise up.  You will reveal yourself in due season.  In the meantime, I walk in faith, trusting you are in the heart of life, secreted in darkness but ever present.   ~ Fragments of Your Ancient Name


Chimes


Opening Prayer 1

The words God speaks are the life and sustenance of all that exists.  The life Jesus gives is the re-creation and renewed birth of all that is broken and worn.  The Spirit's stirring in our souls is the inspiration for creativity, compassion, joy, and community.  Life-giving, life-restoring, life-fulfilling God; may our whole lives be worship.  In all things, may we seek to connect with and to reflect your love and your hope.  Amen.


Welcome


Introit     “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”     Welsh Folk Tune, Arr. Gordon Young


Call to Worship 2

We have gathered as God's people to delight in God's presence, to experience God's healing, to receive God's grace.  Let us be reconciled and renewed as we worship our God through Christ in the Spirit!  Let us worship God!


Hymn 4 Holy God, We Praise Your Name


Statement of Affirmation 3

We share one faith, have one calling, are of one soul and one mind; have one God and Father, are filled with one Spirit, are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup, confess one Name, are obedient to one Lord, work for one cause, and share one hope. Together we come to know the height and the breadth and the depth of the love of Christ; are built up to the stature of Christ, to the new humanity; know and bear one another's burdens, thereby fulfilling the law of Christ that we need one another and up build one another, admonishing and comforting one another; that we suffer with one another for the sake of righteousness. Together we pray; together we serve God in this world.


Response Hymn 294

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away, never dies away.


Sharing the Peace

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.


Response Hymn 284

Holy Spirit, come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love.

Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us


Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:12-5:1


Anthem   “Open the Eyes of My Heart”     Paul Baloche, Arr. Mark Hayes


Sermon:   "Feel it.  Tell it." Reverend Debra McGuire


Hymn 377  I Want to Wak as a Child of the Light


Invitation to the Offering

We give our best to God, lest in gaining the world, we lose life itself.  As a covenant people, we seek to witness to God's will and way.  We ask God to help us to know more clearly what we should do with the wealth entrusted to our care.  As we contribute to the needs of the saints, we present ourselves as living sacrifices.  We invite you to share your gifts as you are able, with God's gift to you in your heart. We thank you for continuing to send your offerings to the church.  Our ministries continue because of you. We thank you for your continual giving to our community at Bethany.


Offertory     “In This Moment”          Kerry Lewis


Prayer of Dedication

Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world.  Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory.  Amen.


The Sacrament of Holy Communion


Preparation of the Table


Invitation and Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

LEADERThe Lord be with you

PEOPLE: And also with you

LEADERLift up your hearts

PEOPLE: We lift them up to the Lord

LEADERLet us give thanks to the Lord our God

PEOPLE: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

LEADERLet us pray.  Almighty and ever-living God...


Words of Institution


Sharing of the Cup and Bread


Prayer of Thanksgiving


Prayers of the People


The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.


Hymn 450 Be Thou My Vision


Announcements


Blessing


Closing Benediction

Go out into the world in peace.  Have courage! Hold on to what is good.  Return no person evil for evil.  Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, help the suffering.  Honor all people.  Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!  


Postlude “Mansion Over the Hilltop”          Ira Stanphill, Arr. Glenda Austin

1 posted on The Minor Keys

2 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark

3  Nolan Palsma

Due to technical challenges, today's worship video is presented in two parts.