June 18, 2023
Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 18, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Lord of All Hopefulness arr. Jason Tonioli
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Paula Dempsey, guest minister
Call to Worship
In faith, Abraham and Sarah set out for a new land.
In faith, we seek to follow God in our lives.
In faith the church continually seeks to understand
what tasks God has set before us in this present moment.
In faith, we gather now to worship, knowing that
as we follow where God leads, God will make us new.
Give us faith and trust, O God, to go forward
and embrace the newness to which you call us.
Anthem
The God of Abraham Praise UMH# 116
Call to Prayer
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness
In Jesus Christ, God broke the barrier of sin and pain which separates us from our neighbor, ourselves, and our God. We seek God’s grace so we might move from separation to new life.
O God, grant us new life in you.
When we deny your presence in our busy days—
O God, grant us new life in you.
When we feel justified in our anger and resentment toward others—
O God, grant us new life in you.
When we judge others before looking at ourselves—
O God, grant us new life in you.
When we become preoccupied with worry and reject your peace and assurance—
O God, grant us new life in you.
When we stray from following your will because we are fearful and untrusting—
O God grant us new life in you.
When we seek the security of false gods and turn our faces from your Light—
O God, grant us new life in you.
There is no greater joy in the heart of God than when we call upon God to grant us new life in the center of our wounded hearts. It is with great joy that God grants us new life and forgiveness of sin.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven by grace.
We are a new and different people from this moment on. Thanks be to God! Amen.
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer UMH# 895
A Reading from the Old Testament
Solo
In Bright Mansions Above arr. K. Lee Scott
Nick Skaggs
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
Sarah, Mother of Nations | Rev. Paula Dempsey, guest minister
Hymn
Lord of all Hopefulness TFWS# 2197
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology | UMH# 94
Affirmation of Faith
A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada UMH# 883
Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing arr. Pam Turner
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Preaching: Rev. Paula Dempsey, Guest Minister
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
Music Intern: Nick Skaggs
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