SUNDAY ORDER OF WORHSIP
Day of Trinity/Communion
June 4, 2023
PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
-WORSHIP COMMITTEE meets after worship service today, June 4.
-TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP meets at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House at 9:30ish.
-PIECES & PRAYERS is taking the summer off and will begin quilting in the fall. Check the August/September Blade for the date.
-MISSION/FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 PM.
-THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY meets at 9:30 AM at the church.
-SESSION MEETING will be meeting on Thursday, June 9 at 3:00 PM in the north meeting room. (Note time change)
CALL TO WORSHIP
We gather to worship the God of all creation
who crafted the seas and mountains, and yet cares for each of us.
We gather to worship the God of all mystery
who rejoices in our being, and invites us to join the cosmic dance!
*HYMN #469 (Red) ‘Lord, Listen to the Children Praying’
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place.
Lord, listen to your children praying.
Send us love; send us power; send us grace.
CALL TO CONFESSION
We are created in God’s image, and we are called good, but too often our actions distort that image and fail to reflect goodness in this world. Let us return to who we were made to be as we confess.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Majestic God, You have called us to live in peace, but we turn to conflict and hatred. You yearn for us to work together, but we keep finding reasons to dismiss each other. Forgive us and show us a better way to be your people, your body, your church. (Silent reflection)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
God knows who we were made to be and has been waiting to help restore us to ourselves, to each other, to community.
Thanks be to God! We are forgiven.
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Holy, Holy, Holy One, guide us by the Spirit of truth to hear the Word of life you speak, and to give all glory, honor, and praise to your threefold name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. Listen to the word of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:4
Genesis 1:1—2:4a
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.
6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.
9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good.
11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so. 12 The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.
14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. 16 God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17 God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, 18 to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
20 And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” 21 So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth.” 23 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day.
24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
27 So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so.
31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
2-1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.
2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.
2 Corinthians 13:11–13
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All God’s people here send their greetings.
Gospel Matthew 28:16–20
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
SERMON: ‘Making Disciples’ Elizabeth Fox, CRE
ASCRIPTION OF PRAISE
To the Lord our God, Alpha and Omega, be all glory and honor forever. Amen. Revelation 21:6
HYMN #296 (Red) ‘Go in Grace and Make Disciples’
Go in grace and make disciples. Baptize in God’s holy name.
Tell of death and resurrection; Easter’s victory now proclaim.
Christ’s commission sends us forth to the nations of the earth.
Go in grace and make disciples, midwives for the world’s rebirth.
Go and follow Christ’s example, not to vanquish, but to heal.
Mend the wounds of sin’s divisions servant love to all reveal.
Roles and ranks shall be reversed; justice flow for all who thirst.
Go and follow Christ’s example, forge a world of last made first.
Go in Pentecostal spirit, many tongues and many gifts.
Feed the hearts of hungry people. Spread the gospel that uplifts.
Till the day of Christ’s return, as disciples, teach and learn.
Go in Pentecostal spirit: let God’s flame of witness burn.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH –
Jesus Christ is God with humankind. He is the eternal Son of the Father, who became human and lived among us to fulfill the work of reconciliation. He is present in the church by the power of the Holy Spirit to continue and complete his mission. This work of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the foundation of all confessional statements about God, humanity, and the world. Therefore, the church calls all people to be reconciled to God and to one another.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.07
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Let us pray in the Spirit, who helps us in our weakness,
interceding with sighs too deep for words.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for the church . . .
Let us be faithful witnesses to the risen Lord,
making disciples, baptizing and teaching,
and obeying everything Christ has commanded.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for the earth . . .
Teach us to be good stewards of your creation,
caring for the earth you have made,
so that all creatures may be fruitful and flourish.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for all nations . . .
Extend your reign of peace throughout the earth,
fill the strong with compassion and humility,
and crown the weak with honor and dignity.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for this community . . .
Help us to remember that you are with us always;
let those who worship sense your presence
and those who doubt be strengthened in faith.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for loved ones . . .
By the holy kiss of your grace and peace,
heal the sick, comfort those who suffer,
welcome strangers, and reconcile enemies.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray to you, O God,
confident that all things work together for good
for those who love you
and are called according to your purpose.
Above all, we give you thanks, O God,
that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Romans 8:26, 28, 39
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Continued Health Requests:
-Mike & Judy M
-Andrew N (friend of Ella)
-Rozanne M
-Marj (Linda B’s sister)
-Pat B (Linda B’s friend)
-Barb (Bob O’s sister)
-Don K
-Anthony B (Teri’s son) and Teri as caregiver
-Dale E (Lee’s brother)
-USS South Dakota, captain and crew
-Jim, Dianne L’s husband
-Delores K
-Paige F
-Nelda H
-Betty G
-Carol G (recovery)
-Bob J and Jan as caregiver
-Bob O and Nancy as caregiver
-Darwin L and Jeanne as caregiver
-Andrew & Beth L
-Laura (Linda’s niece)
-Gwen B (Lee P’s friend)
-Patty (friend of Michele and Brookings)
-Harry (Bonnie S’s father)
Our homebound or in care members: Bob J, Delores K, Rose P, Cliff R, Dee W (Please reach out and call)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Richard & Dolores C, Ginny C, Maxine D
Those who mourn: We pray for the Eich, VanderWaal, Broksieck, Canaday, Barnett, Fee, Goodale, McCann, and Webster families and all who have lost loved ones.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. Let us offer our lives to the Lord. Romans 12:1
*DOXOLOGY (please stand)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
God of unending gifts, we praise you for your abundant goodness. As you are generous, we want to be generous too. May the gifts we bring extend your generosity into the world, so that all people may be made whole by your goodness and grace. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Blessed are you, O Lord our God: In the beginning, you created the heavens and the earth.
Who are we, O God, that you are mindful of us?
Yet you have crowned us with glory and honor.
Therefore we praise you, joining the song of the universal church and the heavenly choir:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is Jesus Christ, our Savior:
To Jesus you have given all authority in heaven and on earth.
Risen from the dead and ascended into heaven, still he leads us
to make disciples, baptizing and teaching them in your holy name.
We give you thanks that on the night of his arrest Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way he took the cup, saying:
This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.
Remembering your goodness and grace, we offer ourselves to you with gratitude as we share this joyful feast.
Dying, you destroyed our death; rising, you restored our life. O, Lord Jesus, come in glory! Hosanna in the highest!
Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this bread and cup; make us one in the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.
By your Spirit, help us to live as sisters and brothers in the body of Christ and the communion of saints, sharing your love and peace with all the world.
Through the Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Spirit, we bless you, God of glory, now and forever.
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.
BREAKING THE BREAD
Jesus said: I am the bread of life.
Jesus said: I am the vine, you are the branches.
Come to me and never be hungry; believe in me and never thirst.
The gifts of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
*Hymn #460 (Red) ‘Break Thou the Bread of Life
Break thou the bread of life, dear Lord, to me,
as thou didst break the loaves beside the sea.
Beyond the sacred page I seek thee, Lord.
My spirit pants for thee, O living Word!
Bless thou the truth, dear Lord, now unto me,
as thou didst bless the bread by Galilee.
Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall.
And I shall find my peace, my all in all!
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Holy Spirit, you have filled us with your life. Christ our Savior, you have embraced us in your love. God our Mother, you have fed us with your grace. Now send us out into your beloved world to share your life, your love, your grace with all. Blessing and honor and glory to you, holy, holy, holy Lord. Amen.
*HYMN #306 (Red) ‘Blest be the Tie that Binds’ (verses 1-2)
Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love.
The fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
Before our Father's throne
we pour our ardent prayers.
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.
BLESSING AND CHARGE
May the blessing of the Trinity—holy, holy, holy Lord--
be with you now and always. Alleluia!
Isaiah 6:3
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here I am; send me!” Amen Isaiah 6:8
POSTLUDE
Sources: Call to Worship Lectionary Aids for 2022-2023 Year A Vo.56.1 PCUSA;
Day of Trinity/Communion
June 4, 2023
PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
-WORSHIP COMMITTEE meets after worship service today, June 4.
-TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP meets at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House at 9:30ish.
-PIECES & PRAYERS is taking the summer off and will begin quilting in the fall. Check the August/September Blade for the date.
-MISSION/FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 PM.
-THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY meets at 9:30 AM at the church.
-SESSION MEETING will be meeting on Thursday, June 9 at 3:00 PM in the north meeting room. (Note time change)
CALL TO WORSHIP
We gather to worship the God of all creation
who crafted the seas and mountains, and yet cares for each of us.
We gather to worship the God of all mystery
who rejoices in our being, and invites us to join the cosmic dance!
*HYMN #469 (Red) ‘Lord, Listen to the Children Praying’
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place.
Lord, listen to your children praying.
Send us love; send us power; send us grace.
CALL TO CONFESSION
We are created in God’s image, and we are called good, but too often our actions distort that image and fail to reflect goodness in this world. Let us return to who we were made to be as we confess.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Majestic God, You have called us to live in peace, but we turn to conflict and hatred. You yearn for us to work together, but we keep finding reasons to dismiss each other. Forgive us and show us a better way to be your people, your body, your church. (Silent reflection)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
God knows who we were made to be and has been waiting to help restore us to ourselves, to each other, to community.
Thanks be to God! We are forgiven.
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Holy, Holy, Holy One, guide us by the Spirit of truth to hear the Word of life you speak, and to give all glory, honor, and praise to your threefold name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. Listen to the word of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:4
Genesis 1:1—2:4a
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.
6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.
9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good.
11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so. 12 The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.
14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. 16 God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17 God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, 18 to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
20 And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” 21 So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth.” 23 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day.
24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
27 So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so.
31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
2-1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.
2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.
2 Corinthians 13:11–13
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All God’s people here send their greetings.
Gospel Matthew 28:16–20
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
SERMON: ‘Making Disciples’ Elizabeth Fox, CRE
ASCRIPTION OF PRAISE
To the Lord our God, Alpha and Omega, be all glory and honor forever. Amen. Revelation 21:6
HYMN #296 (Red) ‘Go in Grace and Make Disciples’
Go in grace and make disciples. Baptize in God’s holy name.
Tell of death and resurrection; Easter’s victory now proclaim.
Christ’s commission sends us forth to the nations of the earth.
Go in grace and make disciples, midwives for the world’s rebirth.
Go and follow Christ’s example, not to vanquish, but to heal.
Mend the wounds of sin’s divisions servant love to all reveal.
Roles and ranks shall be reversed; justice flow for all who thirst.
Go and follow Christ’s example, forge a world of last made first.
Go in Pentecostal spirit, many tongues and many gifts.
Feed the hearts of hungry people. Spread the gospel that uplifts.
Till the day of Christ’s return, as disciples, teach and learn.
Go in Pentecostal spirit: let God’s flame of witness burn.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH –
Jesus Christ is God with humankind. He is the eternal Son of the Father, who became human and lived among us to fulfill the work of reconciliation. He is present in the church by the power of the Holy Spirit to continue and complete his mission. This work of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the foundation of all confessional statements about God, humanity, and the world. Therefore, the church calls all people to be reconciled to God and to one another.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.07
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Let us pray in the Spirit, who helps us in our weakness,
interceding with sighs too deep for words.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for the church . . .
Let us be faithful witnesses to the risen Lord,
making disciples, baptizing and teaching,
and obeying everything Christ has commanded.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for the earth . . .
Teach us to be good stewards of your creation,
caring for the earth you have made,
so that all creatures may be fruitful and flourish.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for all nations . . .
Extend your reign of peace throughout the earth,
fill the strong with compassion and humility,
and crown the weak with honor and dignity.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for this community . . .
Help us to remember that you are with us always;
let those who worship sense your presence
and those who doubt be strengthened in faith.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray for loved ones . . .
By the holy kiss of your grace and peace,
heal the sick, comfort those who suffer,
welcome strangers, and reconcile enemies.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
In the Spirit, we pray to you, O God,
confident that all things work together for good
for those who love you
and are called according to your purpose.
Above all, we give you thanks, O God,
that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Romans 8:26, 28, 39
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Continued Health Requests:
-Mike & Judy M
-Andrew N (friend of Ella)
-Rozanne M
-Marj (Linda B’s sister)
-Pat B (Linda B’s friend)
-Barb (Bob O’s sister)
-Don K
-Anthony B (Teri’s son) and Teri as caregiver
-Dale E (Lee’s brother)
-USS South Dakota, captain and crew
-Jim, Dianne L’s husband
-Delores K
-Paige F
-Nelda H
-Betty G
-Carol G (recovery)
-Bob J and Jan as caregiver
-Bob O and Nancy as caregiver
-Darwin L and Jeanne as caregiver
-Andrew & Beth L
-Laura (Linda’s niece)
-Gwen B (Lee P’s friend)
-Patty (friend of Michele and Brookings)
-Harry (Bonnie S’s father)
Our homebound or in care members: Bob J, Delores K, Rose P, Cliff R, Dee W (Please reach out and call)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Richard & Dolores C, Ginny C, Maxine D
Those who mourn: We pray for the Eich, VanderWaal, Broksieck, Canaday, Barnett, Fee, Goodale, McCann, and Webster families and all who have lost loved ones.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. Let us offer our lives to the Lord. Romans 12:1
*DOXOLOGY (please stand)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
God of unending gifts, we praise you for your abundant goodness. As you are generous, we want to be generous too. May the gifts we bring extend your generosity into the world, so that all people may be made whole by your goodness and grace. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Blessed are you, O Lord our God: In the beginning, you created the heavens and the earth.
Who are we, O God, that you are mindful of us?
Yet you have crowned us with glory and honor.
Therefore we praise you, joining the song of the universal church and the heavenly choir:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is Jesus Christ, our Savior:
To Jesus you have given all authority in heaven and on earth.
Risen from the dead and ascended into heaven, still he leads us
to make disciples, baptizing and teaching them in your holy name.
We give you thanks that on the night of his arrest Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way he took the cup, saying:
This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.
Remembering your goodness and grace, we offer ourselves to you with gratitude as we share this joyful feast.
Dying, you destroyed our death; rising, you restored our life. O, Lord Jesus, come in glory! Hosanna in the highest!
Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this bread and cup; make us one in the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.
By your Spirit, help us to live as sisters and brothers in the body of Christ and the communion of saints, sharing your love and peace with all the world.
Through the Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Spirit, we bless you, God of glory, now and forever.
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.
BREAKING THE BREAD
Jesus said: I am the bread of life.
Jesus said: I am the vine, you are the branches.
Come to me and never be hungry; believe in me and never thirst.
The gifts of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
*Hymn #460 (Red) ‘Break Thou the Bread of Life
Break thou the bread of life, dear Lord, to me,
as thou didst break the loaves beside the sea.
Beyond the sacred page I seek thee, Lord.
My spirit pants for thee, O living Word!
Bless thou the truth, dear Lord, now unto me,
as thou didst bless the bread by Galilee.
Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall.
And I shall find my peace, my all in all!
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Holy Spirit, you have filled us with your life. Christ our Savior, you have embraced us in your love. God our Mother, you have fed us with your grace. Now send us out into your beloved world to share your life, your love, your grace with all. Blessing and honor and glory to you, holy, holy, holy Lord. Amen.
*HYMN #306 (Red) ‘Blest be the Tie that Binds’ (verses 1-2)
Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love.
The fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
Before our Father's throne
we pour our ardent prayers.
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.
BLESSING AND CHARGE
May the blessing of the Trinity—holy, holy, holy Lord--
be with you now and always. Alleluia!
Isaiah 6:3
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here I am; send me!” Amen Isaiah 6:8
POSTLUDE
Sources: Call to Worship Lectionary Aids for 2022-2023 Year A Vo.56.1 PCUSA;