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Bulletin and Hymns (PDFs linked for viewing)
- Bulletin for Sunday, February 9, 2025
- “God Is Calling through the Whisper” GTG
- “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak” GTG 722
- “Be Still, My Soul” GTG 819
ORDER FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Leah Bruno
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*CALL TO WORSHIP Randy Pries
In you, O Lord, let us take refuge,
so we might never be put to shame.
In your righteousness, O Lord,
let us find deliverance,
so we might experience your saving power.
In your presence, O God, let us place our trust,
so we might find confidence in you alone.
You are our rock and our refuge,
our fortress and shield.
We turn to you again this day. Amen.
GODLY PLAY Tracy Caruso
*HYMN OF PRAISE “God Is Calling through the Whisper” – GTG 410
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Generous God, when we set our tables,
we imagine who belongs.
We are satisfied to welcome
those who we call our own.
Our boundaries are drawn
for our own family, our own congregation,
our own neighborhood.
We limit the seating to those
who make us comfortable,
and lay out the welcome mat
for those who we choose to welcome.
But your kingdom has no boundary.
Before our birth you have known, loved,
and claimed each and every one.
Soften our hearts to those we rage against.
Restore us to your vision
of who belongs at the table.
Renew us with your abundant mercy and love,
which know no end.
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 71:1-6 pg. 532
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
CHORAL ANTHEM Celtic Laud
Pamela Martin & Craig Courtney
St. James Chancel Choir
SERMON READING Luke 4:21-30 pgs. 61-62
SERMON “Being Honest” Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak” – GTG 722
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
JOYS & CONCERNS
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY “Beside Still Waters”
Bernard Hamblen
Dave Nelson, Tenor
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
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
God be with you.
And also with you.
Let us open our hearts.
We open them to our God.
Let us give thanks to the Holy One, our God.
It is right to lift up thanks and praise.
THE INVITATION & WORDS OF INSTITUTION
WELCOME TO THE TABLE
“The body of Christ, given for you.” Amen.
“The blood of Christ, shed for you.” Amen.
COMMUNION PRAYER & 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.
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT “Be Still, My Soul” – GTG 819
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
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