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PRELUDE      

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                             Rev. Kyle Anderson

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                               Jean Seater
Though finite human minds
cannot fathom God’s fullness,
God gives us glimpses of her glory every day
in the night sky’s depths
and in the simplest flower,
in shared meals, shared stories,
and shared struggles.
In the face of every person made in her image,
God’s beauty glows like sunlight behind clouds.
We share God’s sacred longing to be known,
to be truly seen and loved for all we are.
But to be fully known,
we must risk vulnerability.
When we dare to share ourselves with one another,
when we work to understand a friend or stranger,
we come closer to catch a glimpse
of God’s presence.
Let us worship God together.

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                “Arise, Your Light is Come!” – GTG 744

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Magnificent God,
  we cannot stand before the glory of your presence.
You shine with divine light,
  and we are overwhelmed by your goodness.
Lift us in your mercy,
  release us from our fear,
  and fill us with your Spirit,
  that we might reflect your light
  and share your love,
  for the sake of Jesus, our Savior.

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE

*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.


                                    WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                                                  Psalm 2 pg. 489
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                                 “Walk in the Light”
                                                                                                          Williams & Shackley
                                                                                                   St. James Chancel Choir

SERMON READING                                                      Matthew 17:1-9 pgs. 18-19

SERMON                             “The Transfiguration”                 Rev. Kyle Anderson

*HYMN OF RESPONSE                                 “The Lord is My Light” – GTG 842


           WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

JOYS & SORROWS

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

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.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY                                                              “Love Don’t Need a Reason”
                                                                     words & music, Allen, Callen, & Malamet
                                                                                             piano & vocals, Leah Bruno

*DOXOLOGY                         “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG 717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known,
With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own;
Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring;
Give us grace to love and serve you, living what we pray and sing.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY
Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.
Welcome, children, welcome. Now to God draw near.

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT                           “Be Thou My Vision” – GTG 450


             WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS

*BLESSING & CHARGE

POSTLUDE

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