a special worship in which we will praise God in song for the blessings given to us and to our nation L. The earth is the Lord’s, P. And all who dwell in it. L. God is king over the nations: P. God sits on his holy throne. L. God rules by his might forever. P. God’s…
Sermon: “Bury the Dead” Scripture: Luke 9:51-62 L: We gather here today to praise God for God’s mighty acts in our lives. P: There are many people who do not believe in God’s presence. L: We are called to learn of God’s love and power. P: We are called to proclaim God’s transforming love to…
Scripture: Luke 8: 26-39 Sermon: “Possessed by Fear” God seeks and welcomes those who feel left out. Thank you, God, for calling us in. God seeks and welcomes those who feel dead. Thank you, God, for giving us life. God seeks and welcomes those who feel unclean. Thank you, God, for restoring us to wholeness. God…
Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21 Sermon: “Dying and Rising” Call to worship: L We have come to worship God, who created all that is. P We have come to worship God, the God of truth and love. L We have come to worship God, who binds up the wounded and brokenhearted. P We have come to worship God,…
Scripture: 1 Kings 17: 8-24 Sermon: “If You Dare” Call to Worship: L We gather to worship God, in this place, as one body. P We gather to worship the One who created and sustains the universe; the One who is the power and force behind all that is. L God’s power is understood in…
Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 Sermon: “Faith in Action” Call to Worship: L Welcome, friends, followers and seekers, to this time of worship. P We have come to give thanks and grow in faith. L No matter who you are, or where you are on your life’s journey: welcome. P We come from north and south. We come…
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Sermon: “The Spirit is Alive Among Us!” Call to Worship: L: Come, Holy Spirit! Ignite our hearts with joy and confidence! P: For God has done wondrous things for us. L: Come, Holy Spirit! Fill us with the power of the rushing wind that we may faithfully serve you in all that…
Scripture: Acts 16: 16-34 Sermon: “Free to Follow” Call to Worship: L God anointed Jesus to console the afflicted. P Come, let us worship Christ our Comforter! L God anointed Jesus to emancipate the enslaved. P Come, let us worship Christ our Liberator! L God anointed Jesus to bind up the wounded. P Come, let…
Sermon: “On the Road Again” Scripture: Acts 16: 6-15 Call to Worship: L On the journey out of Egypt, the Hebrews learned who they were. P On the journey to Jerusalem, the disciples discovered who they were, and who it was they followed. L Let us now journey together, hand in hand; sojourners on a…
Sermon: “No Distinction Between Them and Us” Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 L Welcome, people of God, to this time of worship. P We come, filled with joy, filled with wonder. L How shall we speak of the faith we share? P Do we dare talk about things that we ourselves are unsure of? L We come…
Scripture: Job 12:7-12; Genesis 1:26-28 Sermon: “A New Vision” Call to Worship: L Ask the animals and they will teach you. P Ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. L Speak to the earth, and it will teach you. P Let the fish of the sea inform you. L Which of…
Scripture: Acts 9:1-6 Sermon: “With Eyes Open” Call to Worship: L WELCOME to a holy gathering of God’s people! P With joy we accept the invitation to gather around God’s holy table. L No matter who you are or where you are on your life’s journey, there is a place for you here. P Here,…