Bulletin for June 18, 2023 Worship Service
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GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE
Variations on “Wondrous Love” Samuel Barber

As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.

SILENT MEDITATION
“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much he had learned in 7 years.” Mark Twain

“How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because, someday in life, you will have been all these.” George Washington Carver

CALL TO WORSHIP
based on Psalm 100

Let all creation sing with gladness;
Make a joyful noise to the Creator!
Come and abide with the One who formed us;
Make a joyful noise to the Creator!
Give thanks, and praise, and bless God’s name;
Make a joyful noise to God!

PRAISE AND ADORATION

*OPENING HYMN
#233 The Day of Resurrection! LANCASHIRE
(*Please stand, if you are able.)

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, We learn today that the harvest is plenty but the workers are few. We know that you have called us to be workers, and yet we often fail to follow through on that work. Instead of responding to your call to help those in need, we choose to be idle. Have mercy on us and help us embrace the call that you have made on us so that we can be a blessing to others.

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

KYRIE ELEISON
“Lord, Have Mercy” Schubert

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*GLORIA PATRI
(#581) “Glory Be to the Father” GLORIA PATRI

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOMENT FOR MISSION
Laura Armas, for Completely Kids

COMMISSIONING OF THE YOUNG ADULTS MISSION TRIP

HYMN
#767 Together We Serve SAN ANSELMO

OLD TESTAMENT READING
Exodus 19: 1-9 page 57 of the pew Bible

FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER

JOYS AND CONCERNS

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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.

ANTHEM
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arr. James Mulholland

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 9: 35 – 10:8 page 790 of the pew Bible

Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“Keeping the Kingdom Near” Dr. Zieman

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
from A Declaration of Faith (PCUSA, 2010)
Chapter Eight – the Christian Mission

We worship God in the world by standing before the Lord in behalf of all people. Our cries for help and our songs for praise are never for ourselves alone. We serve humankind by discerning what God is doing in the world and joining in God’s work. We find guidance in God’s deeds in the past and promises for the future, as they are witnessed to in Scripture. We affirm that the Lord is at work, especially in movements that free people by the gospel and advance justice, compassion and peace.

*SANCTUS
“Holy, Holy, Holy” SANCTUS (Schubert)

RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY
“Shine On Me” arr. Rollo Dilworth

* DOXOLOGY
(#609) “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known; Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Liberating God, use these gifts to transform the world, to bring about your justice, peace and reconciliation for all creation. Transform us as we offer them, to be partners of your beloved kingdom. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
Opening Prayer
Call for Quorum
Motion and Vote

*HYMN OF DEDICATION
#546 Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing SICILIAN MARINERS

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CHORAL BENEDICTION RESPONSE
“Amen” Peter Lutkin

POSTLUDE
“Voluntary” Seth Bingham

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