Worship July 2, 2023

TheWorshipofGod

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

July 2, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.

*We invite you to stand as you are able.

Gathering at God’s Invitation

Welcome AngelaZimmerman

LightingoftheChristCandle HeavenGarten

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 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

WilliamMoore arr.CindyBerry

LifeoftheCommunity PatsyRoach

CalltoWorship

We gather this morning appreciating our freedom to worship God.

May God continue to bless the faithful followers in this land.

We draw near to the God who rules over all nations.

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May God continue to bless our country and all the countries in the world.

We seek to live in harmony and peace together with all peoples on the earth.

May God continue to establish peace on earth and help us understand that it begins in our hearts.

Come, let us worship the Lord!

Offering Ourselves to God

Scripture

The Word of God for the People of God

Thanks Be to God.

*Hymn#699 The Star-Spangled Banner

NATIONALANTHEM

PrayerofConfession PatsyRoach

God of Providence, your faithfulness is from everlasting to everlasting, but we fail to trust. You hold all creation in the palm of your hand, but we take our lives into our own hands more often than we would like to admit.

When we trust ourselves more than your grace, forgive us. When we get caught up in our own strivings, redirect us.

When we think the world rests on our shoulders, remind us. Call us back to your way.

Teach us to turn our lives over to your gracious care. Amen.

AssuranceofPardon PatsyRoach

As a cup of cold water quenches our thirst, God’s grace soothes our souls. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia!

*Hymn#439 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory BATTLEHYMN

GivingourTithesandOfferings

OffertoryPrayer DwightStultz

Offertory Breathe on Me B.B,McKenny,1937

*Doxology(Hymn#706)

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.

Listening to God

TheChurchatPrayer

Anthem The Old Rugged Cross

*ScriptureReading Matthew10:40-42

BurylRed

AngelaZimmerman

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

Sermon “God’sWelcome”

AngelaZimmerman

DisciplineofSilence

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.

Communion at God’s Table

InvitationtoChrist’sTable

PrayerofThanksgivingandtheLord’sPrayer

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.

SharingtheBread Cleanse Me MaoriMelody

Astheplateispassed,saytoyourneighbor: The body of Christ was broken for you.

SharingtheCup There Is a Fountain CLEANSINGFOUNTAIN

Astheplateispassed,saytoyourneighbor: The blood of Christ was shed for you.

Responding to God’s Word

*Hymn#485 The Master Has Come ASHGROVE

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 God Bless America

(Everyonesings Seeinsert)

IrvingBerlin

(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)