The overarching theme of today’s sermon is “Whom Shall I Send”; however, reflections of the experiences of those on the adult and youth mission teams will be interspersed throughout the worship service.
Holy One, we bless you with all that is within us as we remember your benefits to us. Open our hearts to helping those most in need, that our community and nation may be rebuilt and restored. Amen.
PRELUDE (Sunday Worship) Pastorale J. S. Bach
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord will guide us always
and satisfy our needs when we are thirsty;
we will be like a watered garden, whose spring never fails.
With thanksgiving and praise, let us worship God.
MISSION TESTIMONY – Ellen Hynes
† HYMN “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” HYMN #35
MISSION TESTIMONY – Meghan Rouff, Jonathan Neal
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of justice and love, we confess to you and to each other that we have not offered food to the hungry or satisfied the needs of your children. We have said evil things about others and pointed fingers in blame. We have turned away from you and our community, and instead have worked toward our own self-interests. Thirsty for mercy, we cry out for your help. Forgive us, God, and teach us your ways, that we might be renewed like a garden freshly watered. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
†GLORY TO GOD Hymnal #582
TIME WITH CHILDREN (Sunday Worship) (Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School)
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS AND PRESENTATION OF BIBLES
SCRIPTURE Isaiah 58:9-14
MISSION TESTIMONY – Don York, Dale Shepherd, Bertha Larez, Sally Shepherd
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism Question One
Q. What is our chief end? A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
OFFERING Be Thou My Vision Arr. By Katrina Burnette
Ethan Forte - cello
MISSION TESTIMONY – Declan Phipps
† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
MISSION TESTIMONY – Glenn Knopf
† HYMN “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” Hymnal #69
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION (Sunday Worship) “May the God of Hope Go with Us” Hymnal #765
POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship) Postludio Maestoso Ellen Jane Lorenz
† You are invited to stand, as you are able
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