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PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                Rev. Janice Smith

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                            Jessica Parks
To those who want to follow him,
Jesus asks, “What are you seeking?”
Teacher, we do not seek worldly power,
but a better way to live.
What are you seeking?”
Teacher, we do not seek worldly wealth,
nor the prizes of paradise, but simply to be with you.
“What are you seeking?”
Teacher, we do not seek worldly praise or fame, only that you call us by name. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE                      “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” – GTG 394

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of the ages,
We do not always wait with patience.
We do not always sing your praises.
We do not always recognize your work in our lives.
We would rather take the credit for ourselves.
We would rather take the easy way out.
We would rather step on others
if it means more for ourselves.
Forgive us for all the ways we forget you.
Help us to delight to do your will.
Help us to trust in you
and return us to the path of righteousness.

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 127:1-2 pg. 573
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                                  “Tender Shepherd”
                                                                                                Joseph and Pamela Martin
                                                                                                    St. James Chancel Choir

SERMON READING                                                                  John 2:13-25 pg. 93

SERMON                                                                     “Jesus Cleanses the Temple”
                                                                                                               Rev. Janice Smith

*HYMN OF RESPONSE                  “From the Nets of Our Labor” – GTG 751


           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                                                                                           “Meditation”
                                                                                                                        Florence Price
                                                                                                                Leah Bruno, piano

*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     “Let Us Build A House” – GTG 301


                WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS

*BLESSING & CHARGE

POSTLUDE

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