Order of Worship
Let us be as open vessels that God’s spirit may enter.
The Community Gathers: Experience God’s presence in the assembly. Please greet one another with joy and welcome new friends into our community of love.
You are welcome here…come and worship!
Focus: “It was when I was happiest that I longed most…
The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing…to find the
place where all the beauty came from. C.S. Lewis, 20th century
9:55 Preparation for worship: You are invited to prepare for worship; putting aside all distractions, creating a quiet space and opening yourselves to the Spirit..
Gathering Music: Love Can Build a Bridge (by Paul Overstreet, John Jarvis and Naomi Judd) -Rob Duquette
Welcome:
Responsive Call to Worship
L: Brothers and sisters, the love of God is poured over you.
P: We feel our thirsting souls quenched by God’s mercy.
L: We are called to share God’s love by our words.
P: We are invited to share God’s love by our compassionate acts.
L: Let’s celebrate the powerful presence of God.
P: Let’s rejoice in all the opportunities God gives us to serve. Amen.
Opening Hymn: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace #753
Invocation Unison:
God of compassion and patience, help us to recognize the imprint of your love and mercy in our lives. Open our hearts to that love that we may grow in our faith and be strengthened in our witness to you. In Jesus’ name, we pray…
Lord’s Prayer:
Awakening: Come Together (by Chet Powers) Rob Duquette
Scripture Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18, 1Thess 1:1-10, Matthew 22:34-40 -Dick Bennett
(After the readings you may respond, “Thanks be to God”)
Message: Being Presence Rev. Paula Norbert
Sermon Response: Meditation Instrumental -Rob Duquette
Musical call to Prayer: Hush now in quiet peace, be still your mind at ease. The Spirit brings release, so wait upon the Lord. (two times)
Prayers of the People:
Silent Prayers Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Kindness Guy (by Rob Duquette0 -Rob Duquette
Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts, Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication:
Closing Hymn: I’ve Got Peace Like a River #623
Blessing: God of love, you enter into our autumn seasons, into our deepest places of inner dwelling, into the heart of our transformation. You give us glimpses of truth. May we allow the experience of autumn to speak to us of necessary change and growth. Thank you for all that autumn teaches us. We are grateful that you, O God, are our faithful companion on this journey. Rev. Paula Norbert
Sending Forth: Go in the Peace of Christ to love and serve the Lord and one another.
Response: Thanks be to God
Recessional: Go in Peace
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always.
Celebrate and share the joy. Celebrate new life.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always.