Starling Avenue Baptist Church Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 23, 2024 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
TheWorshipofGod
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 23, 2024 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
*We invite you to stand as you are able.
Gathering at God’s Invitation
Welcome NolanAnthony
CalltoWorship NolanAnthony
When the storms of life arise and the waves threaten to overturn the boat of our faith, remember the power of our Lord to calm, to still, to establish peace. Give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good! Our Lord’s steadfast love endures forever.
LightingoftheChristCandle DonnaWells
We light the Christ candle as a reminder that Christ is the one who has drawn us to this place, abides with us now, and is with us to the end of the age.
Prelude Sheep May Safely Graze Bach,arr.Latham (ZimmermanTrio)
LifeoftheCommunity TommyWells
Offering Ourselves to God
*Hymn#597 “He Keeps Me Singing” SWEETESTNAME
ScriptureReading 1Samuel17:32-49 AngelaZimmerman
The Word of God for the People of God Thanks Be to God.
PrayerofConfession
Holy God, we confess that we doubt you and are people of little faith. When the circumstances of our lives overwhelm and the tragedy of the news leaves us lamenting the state of our world, we wonder where you are or if you even exist. Does the universe really bend toward justice? Does this justice include us and those we love? Does this justice include the innocent caught in the crosshairs of war? Forgive us, God, for the evils we perpetuate, the unjust systems from which we cannot see our way clear. Claim us, God.
Guide us in working toward the Beloved Community you so desire for us, where all your children live in peace. Amen.
TommyWellsScriptureReading Psalm9:1-14 AngelaZimmerman
The Word of God for the People of God Thanks Be to God.
*Hymn#375 Give Thanks to God EARTHANDALLSTARS
GivingourTithesandOfferings
OffertoryPrayer TommyWells
Offertory Panis Angelicus Franck,arr.Latham (ZimmermanTrio)
*CongregationalResponse(Hymn#518)
May the grace of our Lord Jesus, and the blessed love of God, the communion of the Spirit, richly bless and keep you all.
Listening to God
*ScriptureReading Mark4:35-41 TommyWells
For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us. Thanks be to God.
TheChurchatPrayerandtheLord’sPrayer
AngelaZimmerman
After the words “God of might” please respond with “Hear our prayers.”
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Anthem Jesus Shall Reign JohnHatton
Sermon
DisciplineofSilence
“ASafePlace” AngelaZimmerman
To be in God’s presence is to be changed. During this moment of silent reflection, consider the change God wishes to make in you.
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn#590 The Solid Rock SOLIDROCK
If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.
Sending Into God’s World
Benediction AngelaZimmerman
Postlude La Rejouissance Handel,arr.Latham (ZimmermanTrio)