Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Lord, the eyes of all look to You in hope; and You give them what they need. You open Your hand and satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. We, too, turn to You again, longing to be filled - to eat of the Bread of Life, to drink from Your life-giving streams, to taste Your goodness and live. May the time we spend together in Your presence nourish our hearts and minds; may it strengthen our relationship with You, and renew our commitment to live in this world as Your faithful disciples. For You alone are God, the Source and Sustainer of life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Welcome

Introit     

Call To Worship 2

ONE: Sing praises to the LORD, and give thanks to God's holy name

ALL: for the LORD our God has healed us when we cried for help and restored us in times of deepest despair.

ONE: The LORD has turned our sorrow into dancing;

ALL: taken our sackcloth from us, and clothed us with joy.

ONE: Sing to the LORD without end,

ALL: and give thanks to the LORD forever

ONE: Eternal and ever present God,

ALL: sustain and excite our gathered community; arouse  our expectancy

ONE: Come silent Spirit, and embrace us.

ALL: Let the words we see and hear and speak and sing be transformed by the Word made flesh, that our worship may be wholly yours, Lord God.  Let us worship God!

Hymn 276   Sing a New Song Unto the Lord

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Psalm 30, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 756  O God of Every Nation

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. 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

Invitation and Great Prayer of Thanksgiving 7

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: 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:  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.

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 744    Arise, Your Light is Come!

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 Cristine Longhurst, re:Worship

2 ©Jeff Shrowder Used with permission

3 Call to Worship Journal

4  Presbyterian Outlook

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

7 Rev. Bob Gibson for the London Conference of the United Church of Canada

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

O God, we joyously come together to worship, realizing we need not summon you into our midst, for you are here. We need not call you into the secret places of our hearts, for you are there. We need our eyes of faith to be opened, that we may see you; our ears to be unstopped, that we may hear you; our minds to be sensitive, that we may know you; our hearts to be tender, that we may receive you. Grant each one a blessing, O Lord, as each has need, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Welcome

Introit     In the Secret     Andy Park

Call To Worship 2

Our God, we worship you. We praise and we adore you. We offer you thanksgiving. Together, assembled as we are in this time and place, we hear you in word, and we hear you in silence. We listen, we sing, we pray. Let us worship God!    

Hymn 393   O Day of Rest and Gladness

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Psalm 82, Luke 10:25-37

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Less Like Me     Zach Williams, Hank Bentley, and Mia Fieldes

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 317  In Christ There is no East or West

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. 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 308    O God in Whom All Life Begins

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 Harry Yoder Prayers for Everyday 1990

2 Roy Umble, Goshen, Ind.

3 Call to Worship Journal

4  Presbyterian Outlook

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

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

Introit     

Call To Worship 2

ONE: God comes into a world filled with uncertainties and darkness.

ALL:  God seeks out the voids of belief and conviction.

ONE: God embraces the wounded and broken.

ALL:  God knocks down the walls of division and strife.

ONE: God is the candle shining in the darkness of our days.

ALL:  God is the light of our lives.

ONE: God is the one who makes all things new.

ALL:  Praise be to God, now and forevermore! Let us worship God!     

Hymn 305   Come Sing, O Church in Joy

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Word of God Speak     Bart Millard and Pete Kipley

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 450  Be Thou My Vision

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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     One Pure and Holy Passion     Mark Altrogge

Prayer of Dedication 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. 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 697    Take My Life

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 Rev. Nancy J  wonderings, writings & scribbles

2 re: Worship Psalm 23

3 Call to Worship Journal

4  Presbyterian Outlook

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

O Living God of past and future, we praise you for this present moment. Fill us with your joy and empower us with your Holy Spirit, that our strength may be renewed to sing a new song of your glory in a world which longs for your justice and peace. All this we ask in the name of Jesus, in whom we become your new creation. Amen.

Welcome

Introit     

Call To Worship 2

ONE: The Spirit is coming to bless us all with a new song:

ALL: Let our joy be complete!

ONE: Gifts for the good of all, poured out on all to teach us a new song:

ALL: Love one another!

ONE: Strangers and neighbors, foreigners and family will join in the new song:

ALL: No longer servants but friends!

ONE: Come, let our worship make a joyful noise, rejoicing in the love of God. Let us worship God!     

Hymn 339   Lift Every Voice and Sing

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Psalm 85 and Luke 11:1-13

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Breathe

Hymn 12      Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Hymn 819   Be Still, My Soul

Hymn 52    When Israel Was in Egypt's Land

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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     One Pure and Holy Passion     Mark Altrogge

Prayer of Dedication 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. 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 306    Blest Be the Tie That Binds

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 Hymn 839     Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

1 All Things New Rev. Susan A. Blain & Rev. Scott Ressman United Church of Christ

2 re:Worship, Susan Blain

3 Call to Worship Journal

4  Presbyterian Outlook

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

God, our guide and our protector, as we gather today in your holy house, open our minds and souls and hearts, that we may be inclined to hear the gentle direction of your spirit in our lives. Help us follow you as you lead us to the land you have created for us, where we may dwell with you and in you. Amen.

Welcome

Introit     Lamentations 3:22-23 (The Steadfast Love)     Edith McNeill

Call to Worship 2

ONE: We remember who we are:

ALL: We are the body of Christ.

ONE: We remember whose we are:

ALL: We are God's beloved children.

ONE: We remember our chief purpose:

ALL: To glorify and enjoy God forever. Let us worship God!  

Hymn 645   Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9, 43, Luke 12:13-21

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Your Grace is Enough     Matt Maher

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 653  Give Thanks to God Who Hears Our Cries

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. Generous God, in abundance you give us things both spiritual and physical. Help us to hold lightly the fading things of this earth and grasp tightly the lasting things of your kingdom, so that what we are and do and say may be our gifts to you.  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

Invitation and Great Prayer of Thanksgiving 7

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: 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:  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 744    Arise, Your Light is Come!

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 ministry matters

2 Presbyterian Outlook July 20, 2025

3 Call to Worship Journal

4 Presbyterian Outlook April 20, 2025

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

7 Rev. Bob Gibson for the London Conference of the United Church of Canada

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Lord, the eyes of all look to you in hope; and you give them what they need. You open your hand and satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. We, too, turn to you again, longing to be filled— to eat of the Bread of Life, to drink from your life-giving streams, to taste your goodness and live. May the time we spend together in your presence nourish our hearts and minds; may it strengthen our relationship with you, and renew our commitment to live in this world as your faithful disciples.  For you alone are God, the Source and Sustainer of life. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.    

Welcome

Introit     Hungry     Kathryn Scott

Call to Worship 2

ONE: The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love.

ALL: We wait in hope for the Lord; God is our help and our shield.

ONE: In God our hearts rejoice, for we trust in God's holy name.

ALL: May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, for we put our trust in you. Let us worship God!

Hymn 393   O Day of Rest and Gladness

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22; Luke 12:13-21

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    As The Deer     Martin Nystrom

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 772    Live into Hope

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. Generous God, in abundance you give us things both spiritual and physical. Help us to hold lightly the fading things of this earth and grasp tightly the lasting things of your kingdom, so that what we are and do and say may be our gifts to you.  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 372    O For a World

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 Christine Longhurst, re:Worship

2 Re:Worship

3 Call to Worship Journal

4 Presbyterian Outlook April 20, 2025

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Faithful God, we come into your presence with thanksgiving, deeply grateful for the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown toward us, your people. When we call out to you, you answer. When we are exhausted, you give us the strength to go on. When we find ourselves in trouble, you are there, standing beside us. And so we come before you with gratitude and praise, offering you the worship of our hearts and lives. Open our eyes to see and know you here among us; open our ears to recognize your voice. And then send us out from here, to live and work in the world as your faithful disciples. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Welcome

Introit    

Call to Worship 2

ONE: The words God speaks are the life and sustenance of all that exists.

ALL: The life Jesus gives is the re-creation and renewed birth of all that is broken and worn.

ONE: The Spirit's stirring in our souls is the inspiration for creativity, compassion, joy, and community.

ALL: 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. Let us worship God!  

Hymn 409   God is Here

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1 - 8, Mark 6:30 - 32

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Turn, Turn, Turn     Pete Seeger/Ecclesiastes

Sermon     Seasons      Rev. Don Mulford

Hymn 687    Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. Generous God, in abundance you give us things both spiritual and physical. Help us to hold lightly the fading things of this earth and grasp tightly the lasting things of your kingdom, so that what we are and do and say may be our gifts to you.  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 365    God Reigns! Let Earth Rejoice!

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        I'm Trading My Sorrows     Darrell Evans

1 Christine Longhurst, re:Worship

2 The Minor Keys blog

3 Call to Worship journal

4 Presbyterian Outlook April 20, 2025

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

O Living God of past and future, we praise you for this present moment. Fill us with your joy and empower us with your Holy Spirit, that our strength may be renewed to sing a new song of your glory in a world which longs for your justice and peace. All this we ask in the name of Jesus, in whom we become your new creation. Amen.

Welcome

Introit    Hymn 276     Sing A New Song      Daniel L. Schutte

Call to Worship 2

ONE: The Spirit is coming to bless us all with a new song:

ALL: Let our joy be complete!

ONE: Gifts for the good of all, poured out on all to teach us a new song:

ALL: Love one another!

ONE: Strangers and neighbors, foreigners and family will join in the new song:

ALL: No longer servants but friends!

ONE: Come, let our worship make a joyful noise,

ALL: Rejoicing in the love of God. Let us worship God!

Hymn 821   How Can I Keep From Singing?

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-8 and Luke 13:10-17

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    I Will Follow     Chris Tomlin

Hymn 354   Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

Hymn 418  Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling

Hymn 327   From All That Dwell Below the Skies

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. Generous God, in abundance you give us things both spiritual and physical. Help us to hold lightly the fading things of this earth and grasp tightly the lasting things of your kingdom, so that what we are and do and say may be our gifts to you.  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 792   There is a Balm in Gilead

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        Hymn 350     Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

1 All Things New Susan A. Blain & Scott Ressman United Church of Christ

2 Susan Blain  re:Worship

3 Call to Worship journal

4 Presbyterian Outlook April 20, 2025

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Jesus, though you were of one age, you spoke to the ages.

Jesus, though you lived long ago, you spoke words that continue to move, motivate, mature, and transfigure us.

Jesus, though you were of Palestinian color and culture, you spoke to all cultures and colors.

We thank you for your timeliness and timelessness. May the church that bears your name continue to reach out with love and compassion toward other members of the human family, no matter what age, culture, color, or context. Amen.

Welcome

Introit    Hymn 276     Sing A New Song      Daniel L. Schutte

Call to Worship 2

ONE: Creator God, you call us to hospitality; to give as generously to others as you have given to us.

ALL: For there are angels among us.

ONE: Loving God, you call us to give you glory in the compassion we show to one another.

ALL: To love without judgment, of ourselves or of others.

ONE: We gather as one Body, seeking to walk in the way you have set for us.

ALL: We gather as one Body, to worship the one who is Love. Let us worship God!

Hymn 305   Come Sing, O Church, in Joy

Prayer of Confession 3

You cry out for us to open our hearts, but we keep them shielded from the goodness of your spirit. You call for us to open our minds, but we would rather confine them to what we already know. You long for us to open our ears, but we shy away from the language of your grace. Forgive us, God of mercy. Heal us, embrace us, and wash us in your love. Breathe your spirit on us once more, and move us to respond with lives of faithfulness.

Response Hymn 253

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Alleluia! Christ is arisen. Bright is the dawning of the Lord's day.

Assurance of Pardon 4

ONE: Christ conquered death to restore us to life. Believe this good news. Live this resurrection. Hope in God's promise because we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sharing the Peace of Christ

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 591

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Halle, halle, hallelujah!

Halle, halle, hallelujah!;

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Scripture: Psalm 112 and Luke 14:1, 7-14

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly     Pat Barrett, Chris Tomlin, and Jason Ingram

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 649  Amazing Grace

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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 6

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. Generous God, in abundance you give us things both spiritual and physical. Help us to hold lightly the fading things of this earth and grasp tightly the lasting things of your kingdom, so that what we are and do and say may be our gifts to you.  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 766   The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound

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 Leonard Sweet Preach the Story

2 Rev Eliza Buchakjian-Tweedy, First Church Congregational, Rohester, NH

3 Call to Worship journal

4 Presbyterian Outlook April 20, 2025

5 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

6 Thom Shuman Lectionary Liturgies

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

You see deep into our hearts, O LORD, and you know everything about us. You know when we are working or resting, when we come and when we go. No matter where we are, we are never out of your sight. Even before we speak a word, you already know what we are going to say. Your reassuring presence surrounds us at all times. Such knowledge is far above us—we can't begin to comprehend it! It was you who created us, who formed us inside our mothers' womb. We praise you for the gift of life, and for the miracle of our bodies. Everything you do is marvelous, and worthy of our praise!  

Welcome

Introit    Hymn 276     Sing A New Song      Daniel L. Schutte

Call to Worship 2

ONE: Creating God, we gather in your name to worship you. We give thanks that there is a small spark of God within us.

ALL: Kindle that small spark into a flame of love and service.

ONE: Sustaining God, we gather in your name to worship you. We celebrate the loving presence of God in our life.

ALL: May God's loving presence be a strong influence in our life.

ONE: Nurturing God, we gather in your name to worship you. We rejoice that God teaches us about love and forgiveness.

ALL: As we grow in faith, trust and love for God, may our worship, witness and service bring honour to God's Holy Name. Amen.

Hymn 407   Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers

Affirmation of Faith 3

We believe in God the Creator of all, known to us through perfect love, who has called forth a people of faith.  We believe in Jesus Christ, the Word become flesh, crucified and resurrected, our Savior from sin, our peace, and Lord of the church. We believe in the Holy Spirit, poured out on all believers, our source of inspiration and power.

We respond to Christ in faith as the church, the community sustained by the Spirit, called to proclaim and witness to the kingdom of God. We continue the mission of Christ, making disciples, forgiving and restoring sinners, baptizing believers, sharing the Lord's Supper, using our gifts in unity and love.  

Response Hymn 583

Gloria, Gloria, in Excelsis Deo!

Gloria, Gloria, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Sharing of the Peace

ONE: The peace of Christ be with you.

RESPONSE:  And also with you.

Response Hymn 587

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 and Luke 14:25-33

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Gracefully Broken     Redman, Myrin, Cobbs-Leonard, Torwalt, and Torwalt

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 475  Come, thou Fount of Every Blessing

Invitation to the Offering 5

God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit! 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     Dona Nobis Pacem     Ray Repp

Prayer of Dedication 6, 5

In the offering of our gifts, as well as the living of our days, may we not grow weary of doing what is right, but commit to speaking up for the voiceless, healing the broken, feeding the hungry, and all those mercies which are such a part of your heart and hopes for all your children. Generous God, in abundance you give us things both spiritual and physical. Help us to hold lightly the fading things of this earth and grasp tightly the lasting things of your kingdom, so that what we are and do and say may be our gifts to you.  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

Invitation and Great Prayer of Thanksgiving 7

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: 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:  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 757   Today We All Are 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

1 Psalm 139

2 Joan Stott Geelong City Parish UCA © 2012 Joan Stott

"The Timeless Psalms" RCL Psalm Year B, used with permission

3 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

4Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

5Thom Shuman  Lectionary Liturgies

6 re: worship

7 Rev. Bob Gibson for the London Conference of the United Church of Canada