MORNING WORSHIP July 21, 2013 WELCOME AND GREETING Pastor John PRELUDE Wendy Kops LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES Acolytes CALL TO WORSHIP Helga Weisner L: We gather this day from a week filled with needs and demands P: We come to find rest and renewal of our spirits. L: Open your hearts in love to hear the voice of God. P: We want to quietly rest in God’s presence, free from the clamor of the world. L: This is the day that the Lord has made. P: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. AMEN. *HYMN “Jesus Calls Us” P398 OPENING PRAYER From the demands and pressures of this past week, we come, O Lord, seeking rest and renewal. Hear the cries of our hearts, our prayers, our needs. Heal and restore us. For we ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN. SILENT PRAYER UNISON PRAYER (Lighting of Dancing Candle) Pastor John Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy your consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Helga Weisner Reading of Ephesians 4:11-13 L: This is the Word of God for the people of God. P: Thanks be to God. CHILDREN’S MOMENT Grandma Julie SERMON: Missionary in Disguise Pastor John Morse *OUR COVENANT: Pastor John Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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. Will you continue in the apostle’s teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help. Will you persevere in resisting evil and whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God’s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God’s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help. *HYMN “I Come with Joy” (1, 4, and 5) P617 OFFERTORY AND PRESENTATION OF GIFTS *DOXOLOGY (Presentation of Tithes and Offerings) No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! MORNING PRAYERS and THANKSGIVINGS: SILENT PRAYERS AND MEDITATION PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENTS Bobbie Springer *BENEDICTION Pastor John *POSTLUDE Wendy Kops PRAYERS FOR HEALING John & Pat Jones WESLEY CHAPEL
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