July 2, 2023
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Worship + Holy Communion
July 2, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
I Stand Amazed in the Presence arr. James Koerts
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Call to Worship
Inspired by Deuteronomy 30:15-20
God has set before us life and death.
We long to choose life.
God has set before us blessings and curses.
We long to choose blessings.
So we gather this morning around the table–Christ’s table.
We gather to drink the cup of blessing; to eat the bread of life.
Let us share the meal together. Let us feast on the Word.
Let us worship God with joy! +
Hymn
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart UMH# 629
Children’s Message
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
The Reading from the Gospels
Solo
My God, How Endless Is Your Love Gordon Young
Nick Skaggs
A Reading from the Epistles
Sermon
The Power of Choice | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon
Christ does not hide our actions from God. Through the actions of Christ, God chose to value relationship with us over the perfection of our choices. Know without doubt that God's love for you is more powerful than any mistake you have made. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and made new.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God.
The Great Thanksgiving and Communion
Musical Setting D UMH pp. 23-24
Breaking the Bread
Giving the Bread and Cup
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology | UMH# 94
Hymn
The Spirit Send Us Forth to Serve TFWS# 2241
Postlude
Servant of All arr. James Koerts
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
Music Intern: Nick Skaggs
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