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PRELUDE
“Toccata and Fugue in F” Dietrich Buxtehude
“Siciliana and Finale from Organ Concerto in F” G. F. Handel
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Rev. Gregg Neel
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
AN ACT OF PRAISE
*INTROIT
“O Come and Sing Unto the Lord” Psalm 95
*WESTMINSTER CHIMES
*INVITATION TO WORSHIP The Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
We come, those who seek to trust in God.
We commit ourselves to do as Jesus would do for those around us.
We come, delighting in all the wonders God provides for us.
We would not worry, but open ourselves to God’s heart.
We come, waiting patiently for God to speak.
We will be still, listening for God’s words of hope, of peace.
Let us worship God.
*HYMN #624 vv. 1-4
“I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” TOULON
I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art,
My only trust and Savior of my heart,
Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake;
I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take.
Thou art the King of mercy and of grace,
Reigning omnipotent in every place:
So come, O King, and our whole being sway;
Shine on us with the light of thy pure day.
Thou art the life, by which alone we live,
And all our substance and our strength receive;
Sustain us by thy faith and by thy power,
And give us strength in every trying hour.
Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness;
No harshness hast thou and no bitterness.
O grant to us the grace we find in thee,
That we may dwell in perfect unity.
*INVITATION TO CONFESSION The Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
Over and over we are told how simple life with God can be: trust, do good to others, take delight in the wonders God provides for us. But we simply have trouble living such a life. Let us confess the struggles we have, as we bring our prayers to God, first in silent confession.
*SILENT PRAYER
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
In this season of light, Revealing God, we find ourselves wandering the shadows of the world. In this time when we focus on Jesus’ ministry of healing, we hold tight to all those emotionsꟷhatred, fear, worryꟷwhich continue to damage us. In these days when we are invited to listen to Jesus’ teachings, we confess it is easier to hear the seductive words of sin.
Forgive us, Resurrecting God, for trusting in promises which are short-lived, rather than in your Word which endures forever. You have sent Jesus before us so that, as we follow him, we might travel from that far country of fear and doubt to that better country of resurrection life.
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Hymn #624 v. 5 “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” TOULON
“Our hope is in no other save in thee; our faith is built upon thy promise free; Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure, that in thy strength we evermore endure.”
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
AN ACT OF PROCLAMATION
THE SCRIPTURE READING The Pastors
Luke 6:27-38
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN Eliz Roser, Director of Children’s Ministries
ANTHEM
“Abide with Me” arr. Lucy Hirt
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
I need thy presence every passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
Who like thyself my guide and strength can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless,
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me.
SERMON The Rev. Gregg Neel
“What If We Redefine Enemies?”
A MOMENT FOR SILENT REFLECTION
AN ACT OF RESPONSE
HYMN #795
“Healer of Our Every Ill” HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL
Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow,
Give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.
You who know our fears and sadness,
Grace us with your peace and gladness;
Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts.
Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow,
Give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.
In the pain and joy beholding
How your grace is still unfolding,
Give us all your vision, God of love.
Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow,
Give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.
Give us strength to love each other,
Every sister, every brother;
Spirit of all kindness, be our guide.
Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow,
Give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.
You who know each thought and feeling,
Teach us all your way of healing;
Spirit of compassion, fill each heart.
Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow,
Give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS The Rev. Eileen Parfrey
(At the conclusion of spoken joys, let us pray together, “Thanks be to you, O God.”
For concerns, let us make them our own by praying, “Lord, hear our prayer.”)
PASTORAL PRAYER AND 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.
COMMUNITY MOMENT Steve Wilkinson, Executive Director for Operation Nightwatch
Socks Drive
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“And the Father Will Dance” Mark Hayes
And the Father will dance over you in joy!
He will take delight in whom He loves.
Is that a choir I hear, singing the praises of God?
No, the Lord God Himself is exulting o’er you in song!
And He will joy over you in song;
My soul will make its boast in God, for He has answered all my cries,
His faithfulness in me is as sure as the dawn of a new day.
Awake my soul! Awake, my soul, and sing!
Let my spirit rejoice, Let my spirit rejoice in God!
Sing, O daughter of Zion, with all of your heart!
Cast away fear for you have been restored!
Put on the garment of praise as on a festival day.
Join with the Father in glorious, jubilant song!
And He will joy over you in song;
And the Father will dance over you in joy!
He will take delight in whom He loves.
Is that a choir I hear, singing the praises of God?
No, the Lord God Himself is exulting o’er you in song!
God rejoices over you, God rejoices over you in song!
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn #606
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN #451
“Open My Eyes, That I May See” OPEN MY EYES
Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me.
Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God thy will to see.
Open my eyes; illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou send-est clear.
And while the wave note fall on my ear, everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears; illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere.
Open my heart, and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart; illumine me, Spirit divine!
*BENEDICTION The Rev. Gregg Neel
*POSTLUDE
“Toccata on St. George” George Elvey; Setting by Sondra K. Tucker