This Week in Worship
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Bells
Opening Prayer 1
Holy One, Creator of the stars and seas, your steadfast love is shown to every living thing: your word calls forth countless worlds and souls; your law revives and refreshes. Forgive our misuse of your gifts, that we may be transformed by your wisdom to manifest for others the mercy of our crucified and risen Lord. Amen.
Welcome and Announcements
Introit How Great is Our God Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash
Call to Worship 2
ONE: Who is this who enters the doors of our temple, who overturns the tables, strews silver and gold on the floor, frees the sacrificial doves from gilded cages? Listen, as they rise, the beating of their wings is a song of loud hosanna.
ALL: It is Jesus of Galilee, the Son of God, who comes to cleanse the great temple, to restore its subverted chambers to a house of hallowed prayer.
ONE: Then let us open the doors of our hearts even wider, so he can cast out the thieves who would take what is sacred and tender and turn it hard as gold in a fist.
ALL: May the temple within us be a refuge where doves of peace roost in the rafters.
ONE: May it be a garden that bears the fruits of a generous spirit.
ALL: Oh Lord, take what is corrupt and withered and let it break forth in beauty. Let us worship God.
Hymn 4 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Affirmation of Faith 3
We believe in God the Father, creator of heaven and earth. The one who is full of patience, who is not afraid of silence, who does not need to fill each moment with activity and noise. The one who is beyond bluster and flurry, and who does not jostle for attention.
We believe in God the Son, Savior of creation, who slipped into Bethlehem one night, mostly unnoticed, who lived thirty years without headlines or hurry, who frequently took time alone with his patient Father, who waited for the right time to become the suffering servant, who stood quietly before the noise of his accusers, whose silence overpowered their words, who died, then rose again on a quiet Sunday morning.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens, empowers, renews and refreshes, sometimes arriving with obvious power, sometimes with the quiet breath of a whisper.
We believe in one God who patiently waits for us, and who longs for us to do the same.
Response Hymn 227
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Passing of the Peace
ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.
RESPONSE: And also with you.
Response Hymn 482
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit,
Marked with the sign of Christ, God's Son
Born of the Spirit, we are God's children;
Joyfully now God's praises we sing.
Scripture Readings: Exodus 20:1-17
ONE: This is the word of the Lord.
RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.
Anthem I Will Keep My Eyes on You Cindy Berry
Sermon: Reverend Debra McGuire
Hymn 346 For the Healing of the Nations
Invitation to the Offering 4
God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that honors each other, to be servants to others with joy, to share our love and material possessions. Let us rejoice in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.
Offertory
Prayer of Dedication 5
Ever-giving God, source of all goodness and charity, your ear is always open to our needs. When we cry to you, you are faithful and provide for us. In gratitude, we bring our thanksgiving. For all your mercies, we return to you from our abundance. All that we give, we dedicate to your glory All that we keep, we commit to your care, for we are only stewards of your bounty. Bless what we give and what we keep, for all is your creation. Amen.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Preparation of the Table
Invitation and Great Prayer of Thanksgiving 6
Welcome to the delight that is this table. Our Lord's table. Welcome to the table where the love of God meets Humanity. We welcome everyone to this table, no matter your church background, your knowledge of biblical ideas, no matter your sexual orientation or gender truth, no matter your mood. Wherever and whoever you are you are welcome here, you belong, you are worthy.
This is for you, but it may change you from one who is anxiously concerned about their own redemption into one who knows that Christ's body is the earth and all who walk upon it, are one in Him. Into knowing that we are not redeemed by our being good but by our being connected. Into knowing that daring to eat at the table of Jesus Christ has unimaginable consequences.
So come, come to be made whole, and to participate in the work of making us one with God and each other.
LEADER: The Lord be with you
PEOPLE: And also with you
LEADER: Lift up your hearts
PEOPLE: We lift them up to the Lord
LEADER: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
PEOPLE: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
LEADER: Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, for making your love evident since the very beginning of time when you spoke the word which replaced the darkness of chaos with life-giving light. A light which has nurtured generations of people, and plants and creatures, great and small. A light which also revealed the fear and powerlessness caused by corrupt and evil actions. And so you spoke the Word which would once and for all dispel the darkness of chaotic lives. Through your love for the world the Word became flesh and lived among us full of grace and truth. The angels caroled glory to you in the highest heavens and peace to all people on earth, and we join with them and with all people to praise your holy name saying together:
ALL: Holy Lord, God of endless love, heaven and earth are surely full of your glory. The angels sang of it - we have been lavished with it. Blessed is he who was born that we might have life. Glory to God and on earth peace to all people.
ONE: Continuing in prayer, Holy God, as the travelers with their treasures were overwhelmed with joy on finding Jesus, so we also are overwhelmed on finding out the depth of his love for us. For Jesus showed just how beloved we are to him, by loving us and giving himself for us.
Send the power of your Holy Spirit upon these gifts of bread and wine, O God, that we may experience the presence of the Word-made-flesh - Jesus Christ. Breathe your Spirit in us that we may be one body with him - living out his ministry in the world today and every day. This we pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
Words of Institution
Sharing of the Cup and Bread
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Generous God, You are the source of all life, creating and sustaining every living thing. You are the source of all food, material and spiritual, nourishing us in both body and soul. You are the light that goes before us, shining into the darkness. May we be filled with your breath nourished by your food renewed by your living water and sustained by your love.
Prayers of the People
ONE: Lord in your Mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers.
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 372 O For a World
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 Brighter Days Blessing Offor and Sam Ellis
1 Revised Common Lectionary Prayers
copyright © 2002 Consultation on Common Texts admin. Augsburg Fortress
2 Shari Miller Wagner, Celebrating the Season
4 Ann B. Day, Touch of Holiness ed. Ruth Duck
5 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark
6 Rev. Bob Gibson, London Conference of the United Church of Canada
Bells
Opening Prayer 1
Loving Lord, at the beginning of this Lenten season, we are met with the challenge of handing over every bit of our lives that do not come from you. To rid ourselves of what clutters our lives, and all that distracts us from the simple truth of your love for us. If we don't give anything up for Lent, then let us at least give up this: that we might live cease living in ways that disconnect us from you. Help us to be mindful of your presence in new ways. Amen.
Welcome and Announcements
Introit Lamentations Eith McNeill
Call to Worship 2
ONE: As darkness gives way to light and winter sleep to fresh beginnings,
ALL: We come today to be reminded of God's love for us.
ONE: Like the green shoots of renewed life, stirring beneath the soil,
ALL: We welcome an awakening of God's word in our lives.
ONE: In this time of reflection and repentance,
ALL: We affirm our identity, we claim our security, as children of God. Let us worship God together.
Hymn 386 Come, Worship God
Affirmation of Faith 3
We believe in God the Father, creator of heaven and earth. The one who is full of patience, who is not afraid of silence, who does not need to fill each moment with activity and noise. The one who is beyond bluster and flurry, and who does not jostle for attention.
We believe in God the Son, Savior of creation, who slipped into Bethlehem one night, mostly unnoticed, who lived thirty years without headlines or hurry, who frequently took time alone with his patient Father, who waited for the right time to become the suffering servant, who stood quietly before the noise of his accusers, whose silence overpowered their words, who died, then rose again on a quiet Sunday morning.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens, empowers, renews and refreshes, sometimes arriving with obvious power, sometimes with the quiet breath of a whisper.
We believe in one God who patiently waits for us, and who longs for us to do the same.
Response Hymn 227
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Passing of the Peace
ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.
RESPONSE: And also with you.
Response Hymn 482
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit,
Marked with the sign of Christ, God's Son
Born of the Spirit, we are God's children;
Joyfully now God's praises we sing.
Scripture Readings: Genesis 9:8-17
ONE: This is the word of the Lord.
RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.
Anthem Psalm 133 Nick Strimple
Sermon: Reverend Debra McGuire
Hymn 618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
Invitation to the Offering 4
God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that honors each other, to be servants to others with joy, to share our love and material possessions. Let us rejoice in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.
Offertory
Prayer of Dedication 5
Ever-giving God, source of all goodness and charity, your ear is always open to our needs. When we cry to you, you are faithful and provide for us. In gratitude, we bring our thanksgiving. For all your mercies, we return to you from our abundance. All that we give, we dedicate to your glory All that we keep, we commit to your care, for we are only stewards of your bounty. Bless what we give and what we keep, for all is your creation. 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 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing
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 Lead Me to the Cross Brooke Ligertwood
1 adapted, Patrick Ryan, Kuhn Memorial Presbyterian Church, Barboursville, West Virginia
2 Gill Le Fevre, re:Worship
4 Ann B. Day, Touch of Holiness ed. Ruth Duck
5 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark
February 18, 2024
Reverend Debra McGuire
Worship Accompanist: Amy Stephens
Liturgist - Pam Matthews
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February 25, 2024
Reverend Debra McGuire
Worship Accompanist: Amy Stephens
Liturgist - Janine Mooney
March 3, 2024
Celebration of Holy Communion
Reverend Debra McGuire
Worship Accompanist: Pam Matthews
Liturgist - Tamra Hollenbeck
Bells
Opening Prayer 1
Infinite Love, heart of all life, you loved this word into being with such love as to birth yourself among us, Love begotten as the Beloved. Opening ourselves to your love we live beyond our mortal selves and join your eternal Oneness. Your presence does not separate but unites; love does not push away, but embraces; you do not condemn, but save. Trusting this we know we are loved, never rejected. We rejoice in the Love of Christ. Amen.
Welcome and Announcements
Introit Bless the Lord, My Soul arr. Prayz
Call to Worship 2
ONE: Friends of God, believe this –
ALL: God loved the world, God loves the world, we are the beloved! May the truth of this great love story, shine through our worship today, and renew our sense of calling.
ONE: So come, with your tiredness, your frustrations and your discouragements; come with your doubts, your fears, and your longings; come, to discover yet again how Jesus reveals God's love and mercy.
ALL: Come, in friendship to God and to each other, and in friendship to the world, to listen for God's Word to us, to offer our prayers, and to renew our calling. Friends of God, let us worship!
Hymn 366 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Affirmation of Faith 3
We believe in God the Father, creator of heaven and earth. The one who is full of patience, who is not afraid of silence, who does not need to fill each moment with activity and noise. The one who is beyond bluster and flurry, and who does not jostle for attention.
We believe in God the Son, Savior of creation, who slipped into Bethlehem one night, mostly unnoticed, who lived thirty years without headlines or hurry, who frequently took time alone with his patient Father, who waited for the right time to become the suffering servant, who stood quietly before the noise of his accusers, whose silence overpowered their words, who died, then rose again on a quiet Sunday morning.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens, empowers, renews and refreshes, sometimes arriving with obvious power, sometimes with the quiet breath of a whisper.
We believe in one God who patiently waits for us, and who longs for us to do the same.
Response Hymn 227
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Passing of the Peace
ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.
RESPONSE: And also with you.
Response Hymn 482
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit,
Marked with the sign of Christ, God's Son
Born of the Spirit, we are God's children;
Joyfully now God's praises we sing.
Scripture Readings: Numbers 21:4-9
ONE: This is the word of the Lord.
RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.
Anthem He Knows Jeremy Camp
Sermon: "Focus" Reverend Debra McGuire
Hymn 463 How Firm a Foundation
Invitation to the Offering 4
God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that honors each other, to be servants to others with joy, to share our love and material possessions. Let us rejoice in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.
Offertory
Prayer of Dedication 5
Ever-giving God, source of all goodness and charity, your ear is always open to our needs. When we cry to you, you are faithful and provide for us. In gratitude, we bring our thanksgiving. For all your mercies, we return to you from our abundance. All that we give, we dedicate to your glory All that we keep, we commit to your care, for we are only stewards of your bounty. Bless what we give and what we keep, for all is your creation. Amen.
Prayers of the People
ONE: Lord in your Mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers.
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 749 Come, Live in the Light
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 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning arr. Andre Thomas
1 Steve Garnaas-Holmes (modified)
4 Ann B. Day, Touch of Holiness ed. Ruth Duck
March 10, 2024
Reverend Debra McGuire
Worship Accompanist: Pam Matthews
Liturgist - Craig Bray
Bells
Opening Prayer 1
God, the encourager, God, the compassionate, God, the merciful, holy, blessed: Disturb us. Rouse us from our sleep. Lift us into consciousness of your presence. Change us, move us, mold us for the better; so that, at the sound of your voice, at the call of our name, we will never be the same. May our worship do this and so much more, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Welcome and Announcements
Introit God of Wonders M. Byrd and S. Hindalong
Call to Worship 2
ONE: Pilgrims, we are invited to journey through this season of Lent
ALL: towards the One who calls us each by a new name.
ONE: Disciples, we walk with Jesus wherever he leads us,
ALL: pulling our fears, our doubts, our longings behind us.
ONE: Believers, we seek to trust the God who always surprises us,
ALL: whose promises take on flesh and blood in the good news called Jesus. Let us worship together.
Hymn 386 Come, Worship God
Affirmation of Faith 3
We believe in God the Father, creator of heaven and earth. The one who is full of patience, who is not afraid of silence, who does not need to fill each moment with activity and noise. The one who is beyond bluster and flurry, and who does not jostle for attention.
We believe in God the Son, Savior of creation, who slipped into Bethlehem one night, mostly unnoticed, who lived thirty years without headlines or hurry, who frequently took time alone with his patient Father, who waited for the right time to become the suffering servant, who stood quietly before the noise of his accusers, whose silence overpowered their words, who died, then rose again on a quiet Sunday morning.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens, empowers, renews and refreshes, sometimes arriving with obvious power, sometimes with the quiet breath of a whisper.
We believe in one God who patiently waits for us, and who longs for us to do the same.
Response Hymn 227
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Passing of the Peace
ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.
RESPONSE: And also with you.
Response Hymn 482
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit,
Marked with the sign of Christ, God's Son
Born of the Spirit, we are God's children;
Joyfully now God's praises we sing.
Scripture Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
ONE: This is the word of the Lord.
RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.
Anthem Just Couldn't Be Contented Avon Gillespie
Sermon: Reverend Debra McGuire
Hymn 51 To Abraham and Sarah
Invitation to the Offering 4
God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that honors each other, to be servants to others with joy, to share our love and material possessions. Let us rejoice in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.
Offertory Sometimes By Step R. Mullins and Beaker
Prayer of Dedication 5
Ever-giving God, source of all goodness and charity, your ear is always open to our needs. When we cry to you, you are faithful and provide for us. In gratitude, we bring our thanksgiving. For all your mercies, we return to you from our abundance. All that we give, we dedicate to your glory All that we keep, we commit to your care, for we are only stewards of your bounty. Bless what we give and what we keep, for all is your creation. 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 320 The Church of Christ in Every Age
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 Lead Me to the Cross Brooke Ligertwood
1 In the Name of Jesus…. Service Prayers for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, United Church of Christ
2 Thom Shuman, posted on his excellent Lectionary Liturgies blog
4 Ann B. Day, Touch of Holiness ed. Ruth Duck
5 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark
Bells
Opening Prayer 1
Holy God, Creator of Life, you call us out of our dark places, offering us the grace of new life. When we see nothing but hopelessness, you surprise us with the breath of your spirit. Call us out of our complacency and routines, set us free from our self-imposed bonds, and fill us with your spirit of life, compassion, and peace. In the name of Jesus, your anointed one, we pray. Amen.
Welcome and Announcements
Introit In a Deep Unbounded Darkness C. Winfred Douglas
Call to Worship 2
ONE: The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant...it will not be like the old covenant:
ALL: written on stone.
ONE: This will be a radically new covenant, my laws will be within you.
ALL: Written on hearts.
ONE: And God added these wonderful words-I am your God and you are my people.
ALL: Imprint these words anew on our hearts, O God, so that we know you in all your fullness, love you as you love us, and worship you as you deserve.
ONE: Let us worship God.
Hymn 409 God is Here!
Affirmation of Faith 3
We believe in God the Father, creator of heaven and earth. The one who is full of patience, who is not afraid of silence, who does not need to fill each moment with activity and noise. The one who is beyond bluster and flurry, and who does not jostle for attention.
We believe in God the Son, Savior of creation, who slipped into Bethlehem one night, mostly unnoticed, who lived thirty years without headlines or hurry, who frequently took time alone with his patient Father, who waited for the right time to become the suffering servant, who stood quietly before the noise of his accusers, whose silence overpowered their words, who died, then rose again on a quiet Sunday morning.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens, empowers, renews and refreshes, sometimes arriving with obvious power, sometimes with the quiet breath of a whisper.
We believe in one God who patiently waits for us, and who longs for us to do the same.
Response Hymn 227
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Passing of the Peace
ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.
RESPONSE: And also with you.
Response Hymn 482
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit,
Marked with the sign of Christ, God's Son
Born of the Spirit, we are God's children;
Joyfully now God's praises we sing.
Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34
ONE: This is the word of the Lord.
RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.
Anthem My God is a Rock Negro spiritual, arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw
Sermon: "Which Generation?" Reverend Debra McGuire
Hymn 74 When God Restored Our Common Life
Invitation to the Offering 4
God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that honors each other, to be servants to others with joy, to share our love and material possessions. Let us rejoice in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.
Offertory As the Deer Martin Nystrom
Prayer of Dedication 5
Ever-giving God, source of all goodness and charity, your ear is always open to our needs. When we cry to you, you are faithful and provide for us. In gratitude, we bring our thanksgiving. For all your mercies, we return to you from our abundance. All that we give, we dedicate to your glory All that we keep, we commit to your care, for we are only stewards of your bounty. Bless what we give and what we keep, for all is your creation. Amen.
Prayers of the People
ONE: Lord in your Mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers.
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 733 We All Are One in Mission
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 Indescribable Laura Story and Jesse Reeves
1 Rev. Nancy J. wonderings through life and other such nonsense
2 Moira Laidlaw Liturgies Online
4 Ann B. Day, Touch of Holiness ed. Ruth Duck
5 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark
March 17, 2024
Reverend Debra McGuire
Worship Accompanist: Pam Matthews
Liturgist - Jorie Abbott