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Sunday Worship for April 26, 2020
Third Sunday of Easter Hymn: 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Call to worship (based on Psalm 96) O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless God’s name; tell of God’s salvation from day today. Declare God’s glory among the nations, God’s marvelous works among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; The Holy One is to be revered above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Honor and majesty are before God; strength and beauty are in God’s sanctuary. O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Opening prayer of confession Gracious God, who made heaven and earth and all this is in the earth, we praise you. We give you thanks for the creation you untrusted to us. We give you thank for the beauty of the earth. Yet, too often we forget this call to serve. We forget that we have been tasked with tending your creation and loving your created beings. Forgive us. Remind us of our calling and guide us into loving and serving your world. (Silent prayer) Amen. Assurance of Pardon We have been created in love. We have been forgiven in love. Thanks be to God. Hymn: 288 Spirit of the living God Scripture reading 1 Kings 18:20-39 Reflection Apostle’s creed Prayers of the people and the Lord's Prayer Offering Benediction Hymn: 475 Come Thou Fount
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Sunday Worship for April 19, 2020
Second Sunday of Easter Hymn: 755 Alleluia! Laud and Blessing Call to worship (based on Psalm 119) Leader: Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. All: Blessed are those who keep God’s statutes and seek God with all their heart-- Leader: Let us praise God with an upright heart as we learn God’s righteous ways. All: Let us obey God’s decrees; for God does not forsake us. Opening prayer of confession Merciful God, who raised Christ from the dead so that we might live, be with us this day. Open our hearts to your presence. Oh God, forgive us when we close ourselves off to you. Forgive us when we close ourselves off from our community. Forgives us and open us up to new ways to be one in Christ Jesus. (Silent prayer) Amen. Assurance of Pardon We are one in Christ Jesus. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace! Thanks be to God. Hymn: 324 For all the Faithful Women Scripture reading Ruth 1:1-17 Reflection Apostle’s Creed Offering Prayers of the people and the Lord’s Prayer Benediction Hymn: 742 We will Walk with God
Sunday Worship for April 12, 2020
Easter Sunday Call to worship O Christ, in your resurrection, the heavens and the earth rejoice. Alleluia! By your resurrection, you broke open the gates of hell and destroyed sin and death. Keep us victorious over sin. By your resurrection, you raised the dead and brought us from death to life. Guide us in the way of eternal life. By your resurrection, you confounded your guards and executioners and filled the disciples with joy. Give us joy in your service. By your resurrection, you proclaimed the good news to the women and apostles and brought salvation to the whole world. Direct our lives as your new creation. Opening prayer of confession Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made. Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. (Silent prayer) Amen. Assurance of Pardon The one who lived for us, the one who died for us, the one who rose for us, forgives us and makes us one! Thanks be to God. Hymn: 750 Goodness is Stronger than Evil Scripture reading Mark 16:1-8 Reflection Apostle’s creed Offering Prayers of the people and the Lord’s Prayer Benediction Hymn: 245 Christ the Lord is risen today
A service for Maundy Thursday. To fully experience the service, have on hand a bowl of water, a towel, bread, and juice or wine. And be prepared to sing!
Sunday Worship Service for April 5, 2020
Palm Sunday Call to worship Just as Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey so long ago Jesus enters our hearts this day Let us join in worship: Hosanna Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord! Opening prayer of confession Gracious God, our hearts are heavy this morning. As we enter into Holy Week, we long to be together. We miss our neighbors, we miss our community. We mourn for the sick, we mourn for the whole world. Merciful God, forgive us when we forget about our neighbor. Forgive us when we stew in anger. Remain with us in our grief and remind us that we are not alone. (Silent confession) Amen. Assurance of Pardon Though we remain distant, we are one in Christ Jesus. Through the grace of Jesus, know that you are forgive and be at peace. Thanks be to God. Hymn 552 Holy Holy Holy Scripture reading Matthew 21:1-11 Reflection Apostle’s creed Prayers of the people and the Lord's Prayer Offering Benediction Hymn 227 Jesus Remember Me |
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