Wherever you are on your spiritual journey… You are welcome here, long before you arrive.
Prelude Jesu, meine Freudu by Ch. H. Rinck Elise Cesare
Call to Worship Leader: God has showed us what is good and to be desired, and what does God call us to do? All: To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God, in all the ways God is known. Let us worship in prayer and praise and song together.
I Want to be Ready Hymn NCH #616 Oh, John, oh, John, what do you say? Walk in Jerusalem just like John. That I'll be there at the coming day, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.
When Martha spoke the Savior's name, walk in Jerusalem just like John. She knew she'd never be the same, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.
When Peter was preaching at Pentecost, walk in Jerusalem just like John. He was endowed with the Holy Ghost, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.
When Mary asked Jesus to “come and see,” walk in Jerusalem just like John. Her faith gave Lazarus victory, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.
John said the city was just four-square, walk in Jerusalem just like John. And he declared he'd meet me there, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.
Unison Prayer Gracious God, gentle in your power and strong in your tenderness, you have brought us into this world and breathed into us the breath of life. Please continue to guide us in the ways this world needs your love. Give us the courage to say, “Yes” as Paul and others have when you whispered – and sometimes shouted – to them!
We listen deeply for your voice, hearing it most clearly in the company of others who seek to do your will; seeking to live by your command to love God and others as we love ourselves. What a blessing to be called together to serve in this way. What a world this will one day be, as we travel our paths and journey with you and one another. Amen.
A moment for silence Assurance of God’s Love Passing the Peace Elise Cesare
Oh, Kind Jesus Arranged by Robert Hunter Elise Cesare
Reading Acts 16:16-34
Provocation
For the Healing of the Nations NCH #576 vs. 1, 4 For the healing of the nations God, we pray with one accord for a just and equal sharing of the things that earth affords to a life of love in action help us rise and pledge our word.
You, Creator God, have written your great name on human-kind; for our growing in your likeness bring the life of Christ to mind, that by our response and service earth its destiny may find.
Joys & Concerns We We Pray…
Simple Gifts Arranged by John Coates, Jr. Archival Print: Skainos Chapel Healing of the Nations
Thankful Tree Poster
Doxology We praise thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator; in grateful devotion, our tribute we bring. We lay it before thee, we come and adore thee, We bless thy holy name, glad praises we sing. “And the leaves of the tree Amen. are for the healing of nations.” Revelations 22:2
God be with you. And also with you. Communion Prayer Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks to God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Pastor: Jesus said: I am the bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger; You who believe in me shall never thirst. All: In company with all who hunger for spiritual food, we come to this table to know the risen Christ in the sharing of this life-giving bread.
In response to God’s love, we covenant with each other to be faithful to the demands The Church Covenant and inspiration of the eternal spirit, revealed in the event of Jesus Christ; to accept and respect each other with love and concern in our worship and witness;
to reach out with the courage of our convictions in the cause of justice, liberation and equality for all; In this, we covenant to keep the ultimate promise; “I care, I am with you.”
Sharing of the Elements The cups with ribbons contain wine The cups without ribbons contain grape juice
Communion Responses The Bread of Life ~ The Cup of Blessing
Peace SPP #193
Peace be to you in all you do. Peace be the way in all you say. Peace be the light that shines so bright from your heart on the world this day. Peace, peace, peace, peace. Peace be to you in all you do. Peace, peace, peace, peace. Peace be to you in all you do.
Peace be the song that we will sing. Peace be the joy, our spirits ring. Peace be the love that sets us free piece for all, peace for you and me. Peace, peace, peace, peace. Peace live in you in all you do. Peace, peace, peace, peace. Peace live in you in all you do.
Benediction & Sending Forth “And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of nations.” Revelations 22:2
Choral Blessing Closing Prayer by Don Besig The time has come, O Lord – for us to leave this place; Guide us and protect us and lead us in thy Grace. Wherever life may take us as we go our separate ways, Help us share with others the things we've shared today.
May the peace of God, the Creator, and the love of Christ, the One, Guide us in the days ahead and strengthen us each one. May the blessing of the spirit fill us from within; God bless us and return us to the fellowship once again.
Postlude Singing With A Stranger by Gabriel Kahane
Thank you for joining us today and please join us for our June Luncheon and a congregational discussion about “Youth and Families.”
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