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!
Gathering Music: Then I Let Go (words and music by Rob Duquette) -Rob Duquette
Welcome: Today we continue to dwell with the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples by imagining what it means to pray “thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Jesus’ ministry offered tangible, visible signs of right relationship and pointed us toward God’s will for “a little heaven on earth.” How will our work bringing right relationship for all in the world be a prayer of action everyday? “Purpose” is our focus for prayer today. How can our prayers help us practice the purpose God has for us as kingdom builders in this world?
Opening Prayer:
We arrive fully into this moment, O Holy One.
We open our heaarts to sense your presence among us.
We hear you say, “Love is the purpose.” We need you,
Jesus, to help us.We come to you as your first disciples did.
We hear you say, “Love is the purpose”
Spirit of Divine Love, come to us with your healing waters.
We hear you say, “Love is the purpose” Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Opening Hymn: Peace Be Still (by Stacey Plays Hymns)
LYRICS
Peace be still, Peace be still
Though the storm surround you, always I am with you
Peace be still my child * 2X
Peace be still, Peace be still
Peace be still My child
Peace be still My child
Passing The Peace:
Leader: I invite us to a few moments of silence. Feel your rhythms slow a bit.
Silence
Leader: Take a deep breath [pause]. God’s kingdom vision needs us all to keep making it real and tangible in our midst. God is revealing to us what of our work mirrors this Divine vision, so that we are part of heaven drawing near to us, as tangible among us as these beads. Let us worship God, follow Christ, and revel in the Spirit of Purpose in this place.
Anthem: Lord Listen to Your Children Praying
LYRICS
Lord, listen to your children praying
Lord, send your spirit in this place
Lord, listen to your children praying
Send us love, send us power, send us grace
Readings: James 2: 2-5, Luke 17: 20-21 -Cris Hudson
Sermon: Jesus and the Kingdom Rev. Paula Norbert
Quiet Reflection
Music: Meditative Instrumental ~ Michelle Currie
Musical call to Prayer: (two times) Hush now in quiet peace, be still your mind at ease. The Spirit brings release, so wait upon the Lord. Michelle Currie
Prayers of the People
Silent Prayers Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Rhymes and Reasons (words and music by John Denver) -Michelle Currie & 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 Music: Make Me A Channel of Your Peace # 753
Blessing:
Postlude: Go In Peace