Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Flaming God of Pentecost, let us speak in tongues of comfort. Let us speak in tongues of courage to those living in fear. Let us speak in tongues of condemnation against anything that promotes violence. Let us speak in tongues of care for the most vulnerable in our world. Let us speak in tongues of love for you God, and for your people, that your language might be our language. And when our tongues are still, when we have no words to speak, let our hearts burn with your fire, let our ears hear your words in our own native tongue, let our skin feel the wind of your Spirit–a mighty wind, blowing where it will. Amen.  

Welcome

Introit     Come Down, Lord     Stan Pethel, Arr. Schrader

Call To Worship 2

ONE: Celebrate all nations; rejoice all peoples. The Holy Spirit has been poured out upon us.

ALL: The fresh wind of the Spirit gives us thoughts above our thoughts.

ONE: The discerning light of the Spirit shows us hidden recesses in our hearts.

ALL: The unifying power of the Spirit kindles in us the fire of love. As we worship, let the presence of the Spirit teach us, inspire us, and loosen our tongues in praise. Let us worship God together.

Hymn 289   On Pentecost They Gathered

Affirmation of Faith 3

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women, men, and people to all ministries of the Church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” Amen.  

Response Hymn 286

Breathe on me, Breath of God;

fill me with life anew,

That I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 295

Go to the world! Go into all the earth.

Go preach the cross where Christ renews life's worth,

Baptizing as the sign of our rebirth. Alleluia. Alleluia

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Pour Out Your Spirit     Tom Lane

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 280  Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us

Invitation to the Offering 4

All things in heaven and earth belong to God, who is coming in glory to reveal a new creation. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that blesses others through the sharing of our love, our talents, and our material possessions. Let us rejoice now in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.

Offertory   The Gift of Love     Hal Hopson  

Prayer of Dedication 5

Lord God, your truth endures from age to age, and you provide for your people's needs far beyond what we can imagine. Bless this offering we make in your name as a portion of our full-hearted devotion. Send your Spirit upon those who will guide its use for the healing of this world you love. We offer our gifts in gratitude for the new life we have found in Christ. Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. 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 292    As the Wind Song

Community 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        Word of God Speak     Bart Millard and Pete Kipley

1 Rev. Joanna Harader, Peace Mennonite Church, Lawrence, KS (adapted)

2 Words for Worship, Arlene M. Mark

3 A Brief Statement of Faith, PC(USA)

4 A New Start

5 Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

God of the Trinity, the words you speak 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. In the name of your Son, we pray. Amen.  

Welcome

Introit     A Joyful Mozart Canon     W.A.Mozart/Arr. Shafferman

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.  Let us worship God together.

Hymn 1   Holy, Holy, Holy

Affirmation of Faith 3

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women, men, and people to all ministries of the Church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” Amen.  

Response Hymn 286

Breathe on me, Breath of God;

fill me with life anew,

That I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 295

Go to the world! Go into all the earth.

Go preach the cross where Christ renews life's worth,

Baptizing as the sign of our rebirth. Alleluia. Alleluia

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Down to the River     Ken Medema, Arr. McDonald

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 298  Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Invitation to the Offering 4

All things in heaven and earth belong to God, who is coming in glory to reveal a new creation. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that blesses others through the sharing of our love, our talents, and our material possessions. Let us rejoice now in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.

Offertory   Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone     Trad./Chris Tomlin, Arr. Raney

Prayer of Dedication 5

Lord God, your truth endures from age to age, and you provide for your people's needs far beyond what we can imagine. Bless this offering we make in your name as a portion of our full-hearted devotion. Send your Spirit upon those who will guide its use for the healing of this world you love. We offer our gifts in gratitude for the new life we have found in Christ. Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. 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 757    Today We Are All Called to Be Disciples

Community 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        Is He Worthy?   Andrew Petersen, Arr. Hayes

1 RE: Worship

2 Watch Night Service 2016; Rev. J. Lee Hill, Senior Pastor,

Christian Fellowship Congregational UCC of San Diego

3 A Brief Statement of Faith, PC(USA)

4 A New Start

5 Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

We thank you, God, for drawing us to this place and time and for interrupting us with your gift of life in Christ.

Whether we have heard the news many times over, or are this day listening with brand new ears, surprise us with your justice and righteousness, that our lives might turn in the right direction; startle us with your goodness and mercy, that we might receive your empowering forgiveness; stagger us with your hope and peace, that our eyes will remain wide open as we leave this place, wondering what you will be doing this week in our world and in us. This we pray in the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen.  

Welcome

Introit    

Call To Worship 2

ONE: Come, all you who are struggling.

ALL: Come, all you who are crippled by pain and suffering.

ONE: Come to worship a God who heals your pain.

ALL: Come to worship a God who gives forgiveness. Let us worship God, who sets us free and gives us new life!

Moment for Pride:  Roberta Henry

Hymn 503   Lord We Have Come at Your Own Invitation

Affirmation of Faith 3

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women, men, and people to all ministries of the Church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” Amen.  

Response Hymn 286

Breathe on me, Breath of God;

fill me with life anew,

That I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 295

Go to the world! Go into all the earth.

Go preach the cross where Christ renews life's worth,

Baptizing as the sign of our rebirth. Alleluia. Alleluia

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Come as You Are     Farren, Cates and Ward

Reflection: Roberta Henry, read by Craig Bray  

Hymn 793  Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Invitation to the Offering 4

All things in heaven and earth belong to God, who is coming in glory to reveal a new creation. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that blesses others through the sharing of our love, our talents, and our material possessions. Let us rejoice now in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.

Offertory  

Prayer of Dedication 5

Lord God, your truth endures from age to age, and you provide for your people's needs far beyond what we can imagine. Bless this offering we make in your name as a portion of our full-hearted devotion. Send your Spirit upon those who will guide its use for the healing of this world you love. We offer our gifts in gratitude for the new life we have found in Christ. Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. 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 456    Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing

Community 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        Your Grace is Enough      M. Maher

1 Peter L. Haynes, Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren

2 Waiting for Water: Liturgy for The Easter Journey 2013

3 A Brief Statement of Faith, PC(USA)

4 A New Start

5 Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  

Welcome

Introit    

Call To Worship 2

ONE: God of the prophets, call to us today.

ALL: Call us into your ways of love, justice and righteousness.

ONE: God of the poets, remind us again how much you love us.

ALL: Sing to us your ways of love, justice and righteousness.

ONE: God of the disciples, teach us how to follow you

ALL: Teach us your ways of love, justice and righteousness.

ONE: God of all creation, help us to know your ways

ALL: We gather to hear your call, to sing your praise, to teach each other, to pray and worship as the Body of Christ

Moment for Pride:  Alicia McHale and Vivi McHale Schlater

Hymn 385   All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Affirmation of Faith 3

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women, men, and people to all ministries of the Church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” Amen.

Response Hymn 286

Breathe on me, Breath of God;

fill me with life anew,

That I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 295

Go to the world! Go into all the earth.

Go preach the cross where Christ renews life's worth,

Baptizing as the sign of our rebirth. Alleluia. Alleluia

Scripture: Psalm 100, Matthew 9:35-10:8, Acts 10:9-16

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Crowded Table     Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, and Lori McKenna

Reflection:     Flag Day     Kathryn Quickert

Hymn 625  O Lord My God

Invitation to the Offering 4

All things in heaven and earth belong to God, who is coming in glory to reveal a new creation. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that blesses others through the sharing of our love, our talents, and our material possessions. Let us rejoice now in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.

Offertory  

Prayer of Dedication 5

Lord God, your truth endures from age to age, and you provide for your people's needs far beyond what we can imagine. Bless this offering we make in your name as a portion of our full-hearted devotion. Send your Spirit upon those who will guide its use for the healing of this world you love. We offer our gifts in gratitude for the new life we have found in Christ. Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.     

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Preparation of the Table

Invitation and Great Prayer of Thanksgiving 5

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.

ONE: The Lord be with you

ALL: And also with you

ONE: Lift up your hearts

ALL: We lift them up to the Lord

ONE: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God

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

ONE: It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, eternal God, creator of the universe. You made us from the dust of the earth, Breathed into us the breath of life, And set us in your world to love you. We rejected your love, your peace. We chose to live in enmity with one another Rather than peace with you and all creation. But you did not reject us, and you called us back to you over and over again. We thank you for the prophets like John who prepared the way of peace. Therefore we praise you, Joining our voices with the heavenly choirs And with all the faithful of every time and place, Who forever sing to the glory of your name, saying together:

ALL:  Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

ONE:  We give you thanks for Jesus at whose birth the angels sang of the coming reign of peace on earth, who fed the hungry, humbled the mighty, and proclaimed the good news. With thanks and praise we offer ourselves to you, sharing this holy meal, Remembering Christ's dying and rising, And praying: Come, Lord Jesus! Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us— this bread, this cup, this people— Christ's body and blood, that brings us peace. As you make us one in the Spirit, grant us the strength and wisdom to seek peace in the world. Keep us in the peace of Christ until you gather us at your table in glory Guide us in the path of peace. Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen.

Words of Institution

Sharing of the Cup and Bread

Prayer of Thanksgiving

God our hope, we give you thanks that you have given us this foretaste of the heavenly realm of justice and peace. Strengthen us with this food from your table as we seek to serve you. Lead us in lives of purpose and joy as we await the coming again in glory of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. 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 634   To God Be the Glory

Pastoral Blessing

Community 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 St. Boniface (ca. 672-754)

2 Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution

3 A Brief Statement of Faith, PC(USA)

4 A New Start

5 Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

All-knowing God, we gather together with praise and thanksgiving for who you are, and for all that you have done for us. You know us better than we know ourselves—all our thoughts and actions—and yet you love us.

No matter where we go or what we do, your love encircles us—ahead and behind—gently leading and guiding and blessing. We praise you for your love and your faithful presence in our lives. May your Spirit move in our hearts and minds as we worship together—examine our attitudes and actions, lay bare the things we need to confess, challenge us with your Word, and guide us on to paths that lead to life. For we are your people, called by your name. Amen

Welcome

Introit    Summertime     Gershwin

Call To Worship 2

Father of us all, Mother of each one, thank you for your love for us from the beginning of time. You formed us when we were in our mother's wombs, you knit us together lovingly, your devotion to us has not failed, your care has followed us our whole life long. All we are and all we have, we owe to you, and so on this, the Lord's Day, in this house devoted to your glory, we give honor to you with our hearts and hands and voices. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Moment for Pride:  Craig Bray

Hymn 239   Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing

Affirmation of Faith 3

We believe in God the Creator, who created and is creating everything: the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us; each of us, unique, individual and beloved of God. We believe in God the Christ, who saved and is saving everything: the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us: each of us; unique, individual and beloved of the Christ. We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who guided and is guiding everything: the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us; each of us, unique, individual and beloved of the Spirit. We believe that this one God in three persons, is present among us, working directly in our lives and the lives of all who are born into this world, striving to bring us back into harmony with all creation and with God: forgiving, healing, touching everyone, never rejecting any who willingly receive this freely offered gift of love and grace and eternal life.  

Response Hymn 286

Breathe on me, Breath of God;

fill me with life anew,

That I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 295

Go to the world! Go into all the earth.

Go preach the cross where Christ renews life's worth,

Baptizing as the sign of our rebirth. Alleluia. Alleluia

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    This House     Craig Bray

Sermon: Reverend Debra McGuire  

Hymn 493  Now There is No Male or Female

Invitation to the Offering 4

All things in heaven and earth belong to God, who is coming in glory to reveal a new creation. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that blesses others through the sharing of our love, our talents, and our material possessions. Let us rejoice now in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.

Offertory  

Prayer of Dedication 5

Lord God, your truth endures from age to age, and you provide for your people's needs far beyond what we can imagine. Bless this offering we make in your name as a portion of our full-hearted devotion. Send your Spirit upon those who will guide its use for the healing of this world you love. We offer our gifts in gratitude for the new life we have found in Christ. Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. 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 738   Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing

Community 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        All The People Said Amen     Matt Maher, Trevor Morgan, and Paul Moak

1 RE:Worship

2 Carol Penner, Leading in Worship

3 Lisa Frenz, Thanksgiving Liturgy for Mount Carmel

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon

4 A New Start

5 Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Gracious God, in love you open wide the doors and welcome us into your presence—saints and sinners alike. You spread a table before us, filled with the richest fare—a feast of love and mercy for the body and soul. We come with joy to meet you here, to eat and drink at your table, to taste and see your goodness, to celebrate your grace and mercy in our lives. May your Spirit inspire our praise and thanksgiving, our prayers and petitions as we worship together in your presence. In the name of Jesus Christ, our host and Lord, Amen.

Welcome

Introit     True Colors     Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly

Call To Worship 2

ONE: Jesus said that whoever welcomes one of his followers, welcomes Jesus himself.

ALL: All are welcome to our worship!

ONE: Whoever welcomes Jesus, also welcomes God.

ALL: All are welcome here!

ONE: Whoever offers even a cup of cold water to one of God's children will be blessed by God.

ALL: All are welcome here! Let us worship God.

Moment for Pride:  Tamra Hollenbeck

Hymn 750   Goodness Is Stronger than Evil

Affirmation of Faith 3

We believe in God the Creator, who created and is creating everything: the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us; each of us, unique, individual and beloved of God. We believe in God the Christ, who saved and is saving everything: the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us: each of us; unique, individual and beloved of the Christ. We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who guided and is guiding everything: the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us; each of us, unique, individual and beloved of the Spirit. We believe that this one God in three persons, is present among us, working directly in our lives and the lives of all who are born into this world, striving to bring us back into harmony with all creation and with God: forgiving, healing, touching everyone, never rejecting any who willingly receive this freely offered gift of love and grace and eternal life.  

Response Hymn 286

Breathe on me, Breath of God;

fill me with life anew,

That I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 295

Go to the world! Go into all the earth.

Go preach the cross where Christ renews life's worth,

Baptizing as the sign of our rebirth. Alleluia. Alleluia

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    

More Light Presbyterians Congregational Discussion  

Hymn 399  God Welcomes All

Invitation to the Offering 4

All things in heaven and earth belong to God, who is coming in glory to reveal a new creation. God has abundantly blessed us and called us to be a community that blesses others through the sharing of our love, our talents, and our material possessions. Let us rejoice now in what we have been given and in what is ours to give.

Offertory  

Prayer of Dedication 5

Lord God, your truth endures from age to age, and you provide for your people's needs far beyond what we can imagine. Bless this offering we make in your name as a portion of our full-hearted devotion. Send your Spirit upon those who will guide its use for the healing of this world you love. We offer our gifts in gratitude for the new life we have found in Christ. Bless what we give and bless what we keep, that all may be used for your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. 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 300   We Are One in the Spirit

Community 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   Crowded Table     Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, and Lori McKenna

1 RE:Worship

2 The Whole People of God

3 Lisa Frenz, Thanksgiving Liturgy Mount Carmel

Evangelical Lutheran Church Portland, Oregon

4 A New Start

5 Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA