The Service for the Lord’s Day

May 22, 2022

GATHERING

Prelude

Handel's Messiah

(playing softly as congregation gathers and chatters)

Opening Sentences (Pastor)

Surely the Lord is in this place!

Welcome one another in Jesus’ name,

for Christ is truly present among us.

Opening Hymn

GTG #307 - "God of Grace and God of Glory"

Prayer of Adoration (Jeri)

Lord God Almighty,

King of glory and love eternal,

you are worthy at all times

to receive adoration, praise, and blessing;

we praise you now for sending your Son,

our Savior, Jesus Christ,

for whom our hearts wait, and to whom,

with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, be honor and dominion,

now and forever. (all respond) Amen

Call to Confession (David leads congregation)

Lord you are the path of life,

fullness of joy and pleasure forevermore,

so we can be confident of the truth:

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Confession (All read)

For grievance and injustice:                  Por tantas injusticias:

   Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

Aloofness and indifference:                  Por tanta indiferencia:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

For weakness and transgression:  Por todas nuestras faltas:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos,Señor.

Resistance and rebellion:                      Por nuestra rebeldía:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

In your eternal mercy:                             En tu misericordia:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

In your sustaining grace:                       En tu divina gracia:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

Silent Personal Confession

(Water pouring to break the silence)

Assurance of Pardon (Pastor)

“Do not fear for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, we are redeemed, we are made new. Amen

Passing the Peace (Pastor)

Having been reconciled with God,

let’s be reconciled with each other.  (All say)

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

WORD

Prayer for Illumination (Norma)

Living God, help us so to hear your Holy Word

That we may truly understand,

That, understanding,

we may believe, 

And, believing, 

We may follow in all faithfulness

and obedience,

Seeking your honor and glory

in all that we do;

through Christ our Lord.

Amen

First Scripture (Erik)

(Before the reading)   

A reading from Acts 16:9-15   

The Word of the Lord.            Thanks be to God.

Second Scripture (Terri)

(Before the reading)   

A reading from Psalm 67

The Word of the Lord.            Thanks be to God.

Pre-Sermon Hymn

GTG #490 - "Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters"

Gospel Reading (Charley)

(Before the reading)

A reading from Revelation 21:10 - 22:5

The Word of the Lord.            Thanks be to God.

Sermon

"The Lost and Found Box"

God is Good, All the Time!         Todo el Tiempo, Dios es Bueno!

Post-Sermon Hymn

GTG #327 - "From All That Dwell Below the Skies"

Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles Creed

Pastor leads all to read together.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
      creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
      who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
      and born of the virgin Mary.
      He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
      was crucified, died, and was buried;
      he descended to hell.
      The third day he rose again from the dead.
      He ascended to heaven
      and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
      From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
      the holy catholic* church,
      the communion of saints,
      the forgiveness of sins,
      the resurrection of the body,
      and the life everlasting.

Amen.

*that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places.                         

Prayers of the People (Linda, with Bob taking notes) 

(Prayers of Praise) Lord in your love and grace

(all respond) Hear our Praise!

(Prayers of Intercession) Lord in your mercy

(all respond) Hear our Prayer!

Ending Prayer – … Amen

OFFERING

Invitation to Give (Susan)

The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,

The world, and those who live in it.

Let us return to God the offerings of our life

  and the gifts of the earth.

Special Mission Offering for May

Loaves and Fishes

Giving to New Hope (Charley)

Doxology (Charley)

Let’s sing a song of praise for all that God has given us! With words from Hymn #606 in our hymnal,

Let’s sing the Doxology together. (All sing)

          Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

          Praise God all creatures here below;

          Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

          Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Dedication of the Offering    (Norma)

Blessed are you, God of all creation;

through your goodness we have these gifts to share.

Accept and use our offerings for your glory

and for the service of your kingdom.

Blessed be God forever.

Amen

SENDING

Invitation to Join (Pastor) Only if guests are present

Blessing (Preacher of the Day)

Charge (Preacher of the Day)

Closing Hymn

GTG #375, "Shall We Gather at the River"

Erik Breden, Guitar 

Final Announcements & Schedule (Pastor)

Thank you to our dedicated Liturgists, Pastor & Preachers

Rev. Dr. Paula Sanders,

Elder Terri Ericson, Elder Linda Davis, Elder Erik Breden, 

Deacon Norma Cordero, Deacon Bob Dymond,

Deacon Charley Kidder, and David and Jeri DeWeese