Bells

Opening Prayer 1

We praise you God for being the Lord who loves and cares. In the midst of our weakness, when we are lost and unable to find even ourselves, you are the One who seeks and finds us. You are the One who rejoices with the angels, rejoices with song, rejoices for us and with us, often before we are aware we were lost. We rejoice and are glad, for we who have been lost are found. We pray in the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Welcome

Introit    Hymn 276     Sing A New Song      Daniel L. Schutte

Call to Worship 2

God calls to the lost, the least, and all who long for home; God calls when we wander from the path chosen for us and waste the gifts we have been given. God calls and welcomes us back to worship this day; let us celebrate and rejoice in God's presence forever; let us worship God together!

Hymn 409   God is Here

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 14 and Luke 15:1-10

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Reckless Love     Cory Ashbury, Caleb Culver, Ran Jackson

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 5,6

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

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 Pastor Dan's Grace Notes

2 Presbyterian Church in Canada

3 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

4Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

5Thom Shuman  Lectionary Liturgies

6 re: worship

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Spirit of God, enlighten our hearts to the reality of divine presence in our midst. Let our worship be pleasing in your sight, so that our gathering is an experience of deep communion with you and one another. In the name of Jesus Christ, this is our prayer. Amen.

Welcome

Introit    

Call to Worship 1

God has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done, but because of God's own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Let us worship God!

Hymn 393      O Day of Rest and Gladness  

Affirmation of Faith 2

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: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)     Matt Maher, Bryan Fowler, & Jacob Sooter

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 346  For the Healing of the Nations

Invitation to the Offering 3

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 4,5

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.

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

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

1 Norman D. Yeater  Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren

2 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

3 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

4Thom Shuman  Lectionary Liturgies

5 re: worship

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

God, Protector of the widow, the orphan and the stranger – in a world where many know despair, you raised your Son Jesus to give hope for humanity and renewal to the earth. Continue to strengthen and unify your Church in its struggles against the forces of death in the world, where violence against creation and humanity obscures the hope of the new life you offer. This we pray in the name of the Risen Lord, in the power of His Spirit. Amen.

Welcome

Moment for Mission  

Introit     Arms of Love     Craig Musseau

Call to Worship 2

ONE: Let us worship the eternal God, the Source of love and life, who creates us.

ALL: Let us worship Jesus Christ, the risen one, who lives among us.

ONE: Let us worship the Spirit, the Holy Fire, who renews us.

ALL: To the one true God be praise in all times and places, through the grace of Jesus Christ. Let us worship God!

Hymn 361      O Christ, the Great Foundation

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 91:1-6, 14-16

                    Luke 16:19-31

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    O Christ the Healer     J.S. Bach

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 320  The Church of Christ in Every Age

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, 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     On Eagles' Wings     Craig Kingsbury and Michael Joncas

Prayer of Dedication 5,6

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 542    God Be with You Till we Meet Again

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     Wondrous Love  Trad. Hymn

1 World Council of Churches

2 Ruth Duck, Touch of Holiness

3 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

4 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

5 Thom Shuman  Lectionary Liturgies

6 re: worship

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Gracious God, with grateful hearts we gather to bring you praise. May your praises fill the whole earth. We are thankful for your mighty works, and for the tender care you give us. We praise you with our voices, our bodies, our instruments, ourselves. We join all of creation to give you praise. In the name of your Son, our Lord, Amen.  

Welcome

Introit     Dona Nobis Pacem     Traditional

Call to Worship 1

ONE: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me,

ALL: Bless God's Holy Name.

ONE: Bless the Lord, O my soul,

ALL: and do not forget God's benefits, who forgives all our iniquity, who heals all our diseases,

ONE: Bless the Lord, O my soul,

ALL: who redeems our life, who crowns us with steadfast love and mercy.

ONE: Bless the Lord, O my soul,

ALL: who satisfies us with good as long as we live so that our youth is renewed like the eagle's.

ONE: Bless the Lord.

ALL: Let us worship God!

Hymn 307      God of Grace and God of Glory

Affirmation of Faith 2

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: Luke 17:5-10

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    How Beautiful     Twila Paris

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 372  O For a World

Invitation to the Offering 1,3

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. We invite you to bring your offerings here to the basket on the table now, or later, and as always you may continue to mail your offerings to the church. Let us receive this morning's offering.

Offertory     In Remembrance     Burl Red & Ragen Courtney

Prayer of Dedication 1,4,5

Most loving and gracious God, we are thankful. We are thankful for your grace to us in Jesus Christ, for your gift of the church in its global witness, for the capacity to give. May these gifts today, especially the Peace & Global Witness Offering that we dedicate today, help prepare the way of peace in our community around the world. In Jesus' name we pray. 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

Preparation of the Table

Invitation and Great Prayer of Thanksgiving 1,5

On the Lord's Day, Christians from around the world gather at the table, one family sharing one meal. On this day, we focus our attention on that global gathering that happens every time we share the cup and the loaf. Christ invites us: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink.” (John 7:37-38)

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 317    In Christ there is no East or West

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     We Are Called     David Haas

1 Peace and Global Witness Special Offerings

2 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

3 Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass, Touch of Holiness

4 re: worship

5 Rev. Bob Gibson, London Conference of the United Church of Canada

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Blessed are You, Lord our God! Glorious is Your name in all the earth! We celebrate who You are, and all that You have done for us. You hold our lives in Your hands and catch us when we stumble. So we come together today, led by Your Holy Spirit, to worship You: to sing Your praise, to confess our mistakes, and to receive Your love and mercy, made possible through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Be present among us as we worship You, and as we open ourselves to Your Word. To You be all glory, now and forever. Amen.

Welcome

Introit     Come, Now is the Time to Worship      Brian Doerksen

Call to Worship 1

ONE: Come and celebrate! Shout joyfully to the Lord, your God! Glorify him with your praise!

ALL: Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in joyful songs.

ONE: Come and see what our God has done, what awesome things he has done for us!

ALL: Let the whole world bless our God and sing his praise. For our lives are in his hands, and he keeps our feet from stumbling.

Hymn 643      Now Thank We All Our God

Affirmation of Faith 2

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 66:1-12

                  Luke 17:11-19

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Come, Sing to the Lord     J.S. Bach

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 652  A Grateful Heart

Invitation to the Offering 3

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     Holy Manna     Joel Raney

Prayer of Dedication 1,4

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 772    Live Into Hope

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     Gratitude/Great Are You Lord     Lake, Bowe, and Hastings

1 re: worship

2 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

3  Touch of Holiness, Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass

5 Thom Shuman  Lectionary Liturgies

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

God of love and justice, we gather together to worship you: to offer our thanks and praise and to proclaim your goodness and mercy. Meet us here. Breathe your Word into our souls; engrave your covenant of love upon our hearts. Teach us faithfulness and compassion so that our lives may reflect your love and justice to the world. Amen.  

Welcome

Introit     Meet With Me     Ten Shekel Shirt

Call to Worship 1

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!    

Hymn 63      The Lord is God

Affirmation of Faith 2

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 119:97-104

                   Luke 18:1-8

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Thy Word     Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant, Arr. Jack Schrader

Sermon     Reverend Debra McGuire

Hymn 687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Invitation to the Offering 3

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     For Everyone Born     Shirley Erena Murray

Prayer of Dedication 1,4

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 539    We Will Go Out With Joy

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     Abide with Us, Our Savoir     Melchior Vulpius, Arr. Marie Poole

1 re: worship

2 Words for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

3  Touch of Holiness, Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabass

5 Thom Shuman  Lectionary Liturgies

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Reforming God, we give you thanks for your forgiveness and your blessing. We pray for ourselves and your church throughout the world. Fill us with a spirit of openness to your Spirit, to hear and receive your promises and to keep our covenant with you. Where we are corrupt, purify us. Where we are in error, direct us. Where we are in need, provide for us. Where we are divided, reunite us. And where we are close-minded, reform us and make us new. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.  

Welcome

Introit     Halle, Halle, Halle     Hal Hopson

Call to Worship 2

ONE: Gather us together this Reformation Sunday, O God,

ALL: that we may celebrate the witness of our forefathers and foremothers, and the courage that gave birth to the Reformation.

ONE: Teach us how to honor the saints of God in ages past as well as in our present days.

ONE: May the conviction of your grace written on their hearts be one that forms our own faith.

ONE: Inspire us in the continuing reformation of the church

ONE: and be present to us your in word and sacrament. In Christ's name we pray. Amen.    

Hymn 367      Come, Ye Thankful People Come

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: Mark 1:21-28

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Anthem    Were I the Perfect Child of God     John Bell

Sermon     "Occupied But Not Possessed"      Reverend John Chamberlin

Hymn 643     Now Thank We All Our God

Invitation to the Offering 3

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     In Christ Alone     Adrienne Camp, Geoff Moore, and The Distance

Prayer of Dedication 5,6

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 35    Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty

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     Build Your Kingdom Here     Rend Collective

1 Seasons of the Spirit – Reformation Day (Years A,B,C)

2 Rev. Dr. Letty Russell, Presbyterian Promise website

3  Words for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

4 Touch of Holiness, Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabassi

5 Thom Shuman  Lectionary Liturgies

6 re:worship

Bells

Opening Prayer 1

Thanks be to you, O God, for this hour of worship and wonder, for this day to rest and renew, for this time of peace and pardon. Accept our glory and praise, for you are the source of our salvation, you are the instructor of righteousness, you are our God, and we are your people, through Jesus Christ your Son, Amen.

Welcome

Moment for Stewardship

Introit     Sound of the Saints     Audio Adrenaline

Call to Worship 2

ONE: It is right and good to give you thanks, Almighty God, for you are the source of light and life.

ALL: You made us in your image and called us to new life in Jesus Christ.

ONE: In all times and places your people proclaim your glory in unending praise.

ALL: We praise you today for saints and martyrs, faithful people in every age who have followed your Son, Jesus Christ.

ONE: As they witnessed to Christ's resurrection, may we be strengthened by their witness and supported by their fellowship.

ALL: That we may run with perseverance the race that lies before us and with them. Let us worship God!

Hymn 1      Holy, Holy, Holy

Affirmation of Faith 1

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: Luke 6:20-31

ONE: This is the word of the Lord.

RESPONSE:  Thanks be to God.

Hymn 326    For All the Saints

Hymn 836     Abide With Me

Hymn 26       Earth and All Stars

Hymn 438     Rock of Ages

Hymn 450     Be Thou My Vision

Invitation to the Offering 2,3

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. We invite you to bring your offerings here to the basket on the table now, or later, and as always you may continue to mail your offerings to the church. Let us receive this morning's offering.

Offertory Hymn 839     Blessed Assurance

Prayer of Dedication 1

God of extravagant mercy, with hands outstretched you have poured out wonder and pleasure and delight, goodness and beauty and bounty. So take these offerings, we pray, as our protest against all that is evil and ugly and impoverished, trivial and wretched and tyrannical, in our world and ourselves. 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 4

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 475    Come Thou Font of Every Blessing

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 Hymn 853     We Are Marching

1 for Worship, Arlene Mark, ed.

2 PCUSA Peace and Global Witness

3 Touch of Holiness, Ruth Duck and Maren Tirabassi

4 re:worship