PRELUDE
“Eternal Source of Light Divine” George Frideric Handel, arr. Jonathan Scott
“Un Momento di Contento” and “Lascia ch’io pianga” G. F. Handel, arr. MEB
(Welcome to worship today. Bold responses are spoken by the congregation. Note that an * indicates when all are invited to rise in body or in spirit.)
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Rev. Beth Neel
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 The Rev. Gregg Neel
Children of God: welcome!
Welcome to this place of love and grace,
Welcome to this place of hope and perseverance.
God invites all of us to be a part of the beloved community,
God invites all of us to share in the good news:
We are welcome, just as we are. We are loved, just as we are.
In gratitude for all of this, let us worship God.
*HYMN #479
“Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven” LAUDA ANIMA
*INVITATION TO CONFESSION The Rev. Gregg Neel
The act of confessing our sin is not simply a recitation of our faults and wrongs, but also an opportunity to receive God’s mercy and share in that abundant grace. Confident of God’s love for us, let us offer our prayers, first in silence.
*SILENT PRAYER
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, we open our hearts to you this day, and offer the truth of our lives.
We confess that our life in faith is hindered by
The fear that stifles us,
The prejudice that blinds us,
The ignorance that hobbles us,
The doubt that plagues us.
Help us, we pray, so that we will
Find courage in unlikely places,
See the world with new and gracious eyes,
Move to those places where love is needed,
Have faith that you are with us.
This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
*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 Rev. Beth Neel
Mark 1:14-20 (p.35)
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN The Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
SERMON The Rev. Beth Neel
“Two or Three or Twelve…”
A MOMENT FOR SILENT REFLECTION
AN ACT OF RESPONSE
*HYMN #372
“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS The Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
(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 LORD’S PRAYER The Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
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.
MINUTE FOR MISSION
Socks Drive for Operation Nightwatch
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 and dropping it in the offering plate. Thank you.)
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn #592
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 #411
“Arise, Your Light Is Come” FESTAL SONG
* BENEDICTION The Rev. Beth Neel
*POSTLUDE
“Fanfare” (Water Music) G. F. Handel
“Let the Merry Bells Ring Round” G. F. Handel
(You may be seated for the postlude or you may depart.)