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Gathering: Preparing to Hear the Word
In Preparation for Worship
Welcome home!
Sentences of Scripture
Rev. Lynette Sparks
Opening Voluntary
“Ach bleib’ bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ” BWV 649
J. S. Bach
Norene Walters, Organ
Sharing the Life of Westminster
Susan Jennings
Call to Worship
Susan Jennings
One: Let us lift up the name of our God.
All: Let us praise the faithfulness of the Lord!
One: For just as God’s greatness fills the heavens,
All: God’s love embraces the earth.
One: In all times and in all places, God is with us.
All: God has found us, and brought us home.
Hymn 611: Joyful, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Prayer of Confession
Susan Jennings
Gracious God, have mercy on us, for we have failed to be faithful to you, even though you have remained faithful to us. You show us your wisdom, but we prefer to go our own way. Our broken relationships with you and one another have created poverty in us and our neighbors. In your mercy, reconcile us to you and one another for the work of justice, peace, and love, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer. Amen.
Silent Confession
Kyrie:
Assurance of God's Grace
One: Friends, believe the Good News.
All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Response Hymn #581
Norene Walters, Organ
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
Passing the Peace of Christ
One: Peace be with you.
All: And also with you.
Ministry of Music
“Amazing Grace”
arr. John Ness Beck
Josh Leckrone, Baritone
Blessings with Younger Disciples (11:00 a.m. only)
Children three years through second grade may finish their time of worship in the Worship Centers. Children’s worship leaders or parents will shepherd them from the Sanctuary to their rooms. Parents may pick them up in their worship rooms following the service.
Congregation: As you worship together, may God be with you.
Children: And may God be with you.
Congregation: Go in peace!
The Word
Prayer for Illumination
We pray that the words of Scripture may be encountered as God’s Word.
Scripture
New Testament, Mark 3:20-35
Sermon
“A Family Reunion,” Rev. Lynette Sparks
Responding to the Word
Affirmation of Faith
Rev. Laurie Hartzell
From “A Brief Statement of Faith,” Presbyterian Church (USA).
We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.
Recognition of Graduates
Offering Our Lives
Offertory
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
arr. John Ness Beck
Josh Leckrone, Baritone
Doxology
Means “words of glory.” They are a traditional expression of praise to God.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost!
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
For those worshiping in the sanctuary, we are using pre-packaged communion elements with gluten-free bread and juice. If you didn’t receive one before you entered the sanctuary, simply raise your hand, and an usher will bring you one. Children are welcome to participate in this Sacrament.
Invitation to the Lord's Table
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give thanks and praise.
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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
The Words of Institution
Communion of the People
Prayer of Response
Holy God, we thank you for this feast of grace and life. As we have been served, help us to serve our neighbors. As we have been fed, help us to feed all who are hungry. As we have been loved, help us to love the world, because in Christ Jesus you have loved us. Amen.
Going Out to Be the Church
Hymn 327: All That Dwell Below the Skies
Charge and Benediction
Closing Voluntary
“Toccata in B Minor”
Eugène Gigout
Norene Walters, Organ
Go into the world in peace. Have courage. Hold on to all that is good. Return no one evil for evil. Do justice. Walk with those who are fainthearted. Help those who suffer. Honor all people. Love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Participants in Today's Service
- Preacher: Rev. Lynette Sparks
- Liturgists: Rev. Laurie Hartzell; Susan Jennings
- Musicians: Norene Walters, Organ; Josh Leckrone, Baritone
- Technology Team: Dan Cisler; Rachel Kamstra; Peter Larson