Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
July 3, 2022 | 10:00am
The Rev. Alexander Arthurs, Pastor| Larry J. Carey, Director of Music
Thought for Worship: For even while we mourn, we do not forget how our life can ultimately join God's larger dance of life and hope. | Henri Nouwen
GATHERING
Prelude: Eternal Father, Strong to Save | Dykes/Stickles
Welcome
Call to Worship
Votum
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Amen
Opening Sentences
The Lord be with you
And also with you.
When we were low,
God raised us up.
When we were weak,
God made us strong.
When we were weeping,
God brought us joy.
Salutation
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
Amen.
*Hymn of Praise: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
God of perfect love,
you continually bring forth life,
transforming sadness to joy,
and despair to hope.
We are weak, but you are strong.
Our ways are flawed, but your ways are true.
We are seldom right, but you are never wrong.
Forgive us, redeem us, transform us.
Take away the sin that burdens us,
and restore us to the people you would have us be,
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Relentlessly God seeks us out!
With abundant grace and boundless mercy,
God seeks us out.
In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!
The Law of God: Micah 6:8
*Gloria Patri | #579
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.
*Commitment to Peace Keeping and Peace Seeking
One: May the peace of Christ be with you!
All: And also with you!
Share a sign of peace with one another. After sharing the peace, let us all sing together:
Together, by grace, we witness and work, remembering Jesus, in whom we grow strong. Together we serve in Spirit and truth, remembering love is the strength of our song.
THE WORD OF GOD
Children’s Message
Prayer for Illumination
Lord God, may your word be a lamp to our feet and a light to our path
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
First Reading: Galatians 6:1-6
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God
Second Reading: Psalm 30
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Sermon: “From Mourning to Dancing” | Pastor Alex
Silent Reflection
THE RESPONSE TO GOD
*Affirmation of Faith
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offering If with All Your Hearts (Elijah) | Mendelssohn
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Communion Hymn: Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ
Prayer of Great Thanksgiving
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: Holy and right it is and our joyful duty to give thanks to you at all times and in all places, O Lord our Creator, almighty and everlasting God!...
With your whole Church on earth and with all the company of heaven we worship and adore your glorious name.
Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
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!
Remembering the Work of Christ
One: Most righteous God, we remember in this Supper the perfect sacrifice offered once on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ for the sin of the whole world. ... Together we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Memorial Acclamation
All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Invocation of the Spirit
One: So send your Holy Spirit upon us we pray... Even so, come Lord Jesus we pray.
All: Amen
Holy Communion
Words of Institution
One: The bread which we break is our communion with the body of Christ. The body of Christ is broken for you.
One: The cup of blessing which we bless is the communion of the blood of Christ. The blood of Christ is shed for you.
Prayer of the People (ending with Lord’s Prayer)
Holy God, One-in-Three and Three-in-One, hear us as we pray for your blessing, saying: Holy, triune God, have mercy on us.
We pray for the church . . . Make us faithful laborers in your harvest, provide what we need to do your work, and send us out with a message of hope for all. Holy, triune God, have mercy on us.
We pray for the world . . . Look with compassion and healing at the pain and brokenness of our world. Cover your creation with mercy and peace. God of new life, hear our prayer.
We pray for this community . . . As we remember and give thanks for the work and vision of our forebears, help us to seek justice and freedom for all. God of new life, hear our prayer.
We pray for loved ones . . . Let your healing touch rest upon those who are struggling and suffering this day. Restore their health and strength. (names read) Holy, triune God, have mercy on us.
All this we ask of you, Lord God, through Jesus Christ our Savior, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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, the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen.
SENDING
Hymn: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
Benediction
Postlude: To God Be the Glory | Doane/Innes
DEAR FRIENDS
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FOOD PANTRY NEWS
Many thanks for all those who have shared their abundance with neighbors in need.
Our church refrigerators have plenty of space to hold even more!
Mark your calendars now to pick up these important items
and bring to church by the dates listed:
Sunday, July 3 - gallon(s) whole milk
Sunday, July 10 - eggs
Sunday, July 17 - gallon(s) whole milk
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