Children and Youth Sunday
(Welcome to worship. Bold responses are spoken by the congregation.
Note that an * indicates when all are invited to rise in body or in spirit.)
Prelude “Largo from Xerxes, and Water Music selections” G. F. Handel
Greetings and Announcements Rev. Junha Kim and Amanda Smith
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
An Act of Praise
*Westminster Chimes
*Invitation to Worship Fiona and Leo Lillard
Our God wants our thriving,
Praise God, in whom we discover guidance!
Our God listens and hears us,
Praise God, by whom we are guided!
Our God refuses to shame us,
Praise God, in whom we have shelter!
Our God rescues us from danger,
Praise God, in whom we have shelter!
Our God renews our spirits to be liberated,
Praise God, in whom we find shelter and guidance!
God is always faithful.
Let us join in worship together.
*Praise Hymns Adapted version of “Brother” The Brilliance
“Shake a Friend’s Hand”
*Invitation to Fellowship Youth Ministry
An Act of Proclamation
The Scripture Reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Children’s Storybook Bible
Children’s Ministry and Amanda Smith
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Moments with Children Children’s Ministry and Amanda Smith
Youth Homily Ella Burgess and Evan Mettler
A Moment for Silent Reflection
An Act of Response
Sharing Joys & Concerns Youth
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.”
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts
(Text 73256 the word WESTPRESPDX to give using your mobile device. This number will never send unsolicited texts to you. To cancel further messages, text STOP. If you need assistance with text giving, text HELP. Standard text message and data rates may apply. If you’re new to Westminster, please let us know by filling out a pink visitor card, found in the pew rack, and place it in the offering plate. Thank you.)
Offertory Anthem “My Heart Ever Faithful” J. S. Bach
*Doxology – Hymn #606
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, 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.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
The Invitation to the Table Rev. Junha Kim
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up unto the Lord.
Let us give thanks to our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It makes sense to be grateful, God. You fashioned the sun and the clouds, the music of the seas and winds, the rhythm of our seasons, the harmony of relationship. You filled the oceans and land with life – with seasons to cry and seasons to laugh, seasons to grow and seasons to be, seasons to learn and seasons to teach. And from the very beginning, we learn of life, “it is not good to be alone.”
And so, we fellowship, praise, worship, and pray together, accompanying our voices with Eileen Hufana, Gail Munnecke, Doris Fong, and all the saints, singing…
Blessed are you, God, the Parent, who considers each life as their greatest treasure. Blessed are you, Jesus Christ, the Anointed, who called each of us to reconsider the gift of life and taught us how to preserve it. And blessed are you, Holy Spirit, who placed within us the heart to see, understand, and then transform the “ordinary” into the sacred and holy. For all these things, we give you thanks by praying together the prayer that Jesus taught….
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
Words of Institution
On the night before the Lord Jesus died, he took bread, and after giving thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way he took the cup, saying: This cup is the new covenant sealed with my life, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.
Receiving the Bread and the Cup
(Today, the congregation is invited to come forward to receive communion. Someone will hand you a piece of bread, which you will eat. You may then move to the next person, who will hand you a cup of juice, which you will drink. As you return to your pew, you may put your cup in the basket.. For those unable to come forward, a pastor will bring you the elements.)
Communion Anthem “House of God, Forever” Jon Foreman
God is my shepherd,
I won’t be wanting, I won’t be wanting
She lets me rest
By fields of green, with quiet streams
Though we walk through the valley of death and dying
We will not fear
Cause you are with me, you’re always with me
Your shepherd’s staff comforts me
You are my feast in the presence of enemies
Surely goodness will follow me, follow me
In the house of God forever
Prayer After Communion Rev. Junha Kim
Life-giving God, we are empowered by the gifts of Your table, for it is your love that abounds in us. We are unencumbered by the unloading of fears that you remind us are not Yours. We are emboldened by turning our hearts towards You and uncovering our capacity for courage and resilience. May we continue to be able to see, recognize, advocate for, learn from, and protect those who have come to give life and create, not steal and destroy. For you created love, goodness, and life. Amen.
*Hymn #649 “Amazing Grace” AMAZING GRACE
Acapella
Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come:
’tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease:
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
the sun forbear to shine;
but God, who called me here below,
will be forever mine.
*Benediction Rev. Gregg Neel
*Postlude “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea” Joe Hisaishi
You may be seated for the postlude or you may depart quietly.