Bulletin for June 4, 2023 Worship Service
Trinity Sunday
Livestream at 10:00 a.m.

GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE
Mvmt. I from “Seven Stages” by Lindsey Wiehl

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

SILENT MEDITATION
“The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time” – Carl F. H. Henry
“The true greatness of any church in not how many it seats but how many it sends!” – unknown

CALL TO WORSHIP based on Psalm 8
How majestic is our God! How worthy of our worship and praise!
When we stand in awe of our Creator, marveling at the heavens, the moon and the stars,
we ask, “What are we that you are mindful of us? Who are we that you care for us?”
How majestic is our God! How worthy of our worship and praise!

PRAISE AND ADORATION

*OPENING HYMN
#11 Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud ABERYSTWYTH
(*Please stand, if you are able.)

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God,
In the beginning you created us to be part of your world of oceans, skies, land and creatures. Our job has been to care for this creation out of the same love that you have for the world. Yet, we have often failed. We have forgotten to give thanks for the food that nourishes us. We have polluted the bodies of water. We have harmed one another. Forgive us and help us celebrate creation by taking care of our planet and by treating each other with dignity and love. In this way, we can live can into our baptism and be active participants in your kingdom.

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 elder Keith Allen,
for the Mission Committee’s support of Siena Francis House

HYMN
#25 O Lord, Our God, How Excellent WINCHESTER OLD

OLD TESTAMENT READING
Psalm 8 page 427 of the pew Bible

ANTHEM
Mvmt. III from “Seven Stages” by Lindsey Wiehl

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
“Gabriel’s Oboe” Ennio Morricone; arr. Benson Kwan

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 28: 16-20 page 812 of the pew Bible

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

SERMON “Sent Out to Serve“ Dr. Zieman

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
THE NICENE CREED
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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

RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY
“Largo“ Frédéric Chopin

* 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!

Most generous God, you have blessed us with gifts to serve and share. May the offerings we present
today be used to further your Kingdom and build your beloved community. Amen.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION
#295 Go To The World SINE NOMINE

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
“Go Now In Peace” Don Besig

POSTLUDE
“Finale” G.F. Handel

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