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February 3, 2013   Holy Communion

Prelude “There Is A Land Of Love”     Stephen Foster -- SJUCC Choir

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship

One: God calls to us.

All: We’re reluctant.

One: God calls to us.

All: We doubt our ability.

One: God calls to us.

All: We just aren’t sure.

One: God calls to us and equips us to serve.

All: We’re here, Lord. We’re ready (Jeremiah 1)

*Opening Hymn     “Here I am, Lord” (See Insert)

Litany: The Gift of Love

One: If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love,

All: I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love,

One: I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love,

All:I gain nothing. Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.

One: Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth.

All: Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

One: Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. For we know only in part, and we prophesy only in part; but when the complete comes, the partial will come to an end.

All:  When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.   (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

*The Passing of the Peace of God (The congregation exchanges signs of God’s love to one another as a handshake, embrace or kiss.  They may also say to one another, “The peace of God be with you” and reply “And also with you” or another greeting.)

Children's Time: The Souper Bowl

Hebrew Bible Reading                         Jeremiah 1:4-10

Special Music     “Whoso Dwelleth In The Secret Place”    O.B. Brown  -- SJUCC Choir

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

A Time of Quiet Prayer

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

The Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (Three versions can be found on page 9 of the hymnal.  Please pray the words most meaningful to you.)

Hymn                       “O Savior Let Me Walk With Thee”

Gospel Reading Luke 4:21-

Sermon “Beware of Hometown Prophets!”                Rev. Hulse

Communion Hymn   “Come Gather In This Special Place”

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory      “Dear Friend Of Mine”  Collin Coe    -- SJUCC Choir

*The Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Christ the Word in flesh born low

Praise Holy Spirit evermore

One God, Triune, whom we adore.  Amen

*Prayer of Dedication (unison)

God of love, you protect us and comfort us; you call us on new adventures; you bless us with your love.

We bring these gifts, and we bring our lives, as offerings of our love. Teach us to hope in all things, to be faithful to you, and to be known by our love in everything we do. Amen.

- THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION -

The Invitation

Communion Prayer

One: In the beginning, you called all that is into being …

… And so we join with all creation, praising you continually:

All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the one

who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest!

The Consecration of the Elements

Breaking Bread and Pouring Fruit of the Vine

Sharing of the Loaf and Cup (We come forward to receive the bread, dip it in the cup, and return to our seats.)

The Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison)

Thanks be to you, O God, for your presence and your purpose, for your loving kindness and your steadfast Spirit. May the blessings of this table strengthen our faith, increase our generosity and unify our hearts, for we pray in the name of Jesus, the Risen One. Amen.

*Closing Hymn “There Are Some Things I May Not Know”

*Benediction

Postlude    “A New Life”    Frank Wildhorn -- Chelsea Hollow

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Prelude                              “Ave Verum”                              Faure

-       Chelsea Hollow/Chelsea Melamed

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship

One: Come into God’s presence, listening for a word of love.

All:          Come, Holy Spirit, come.

One: Gather with friends, new and old, to sing praises and glory to God.

All:          Come, Holy Spirit, come.

One: Come, Holy Spirit, gather us in. Gather us in worship and ministry.

All:          Come, Holy Spirit, come

One: Come, Holy Spirit, strengthen our understanding of your word, that we might live and serve in unity and love.

All:          Come, Holy Spirit, come.

*Opening Hymn                     “Gather Us In” (See Insert)

Opening Prayer (unison)

Spirit of God, blow through our lives and through our worship. Bind us together in unity and love, that we might be one body in Christ, one body in ministry to the world. Strengthen us with your power, that we might fulfill your call in our lives—a call to love and service. Anoint us with your mysterious presence, and send us forth to be the hands and feet of Christ.

*The Passing of the Peace of God (The congregation exchanges signs of God’s love to one another as a handshake, embrace or kiss.  They may also say to one another, “The peace of God be with you” and reply “And also with you” or another greeting.)

Reading the Bible with Children

Gospel Reading Luke 4:14-21

Anthem                    “I’m With You (Naomi and Ruth)”    Herms/Nordeman

-       Chelsea Hollow/Chelsea Melamed

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

A Time of Quiet Prayer

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

The Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer: (Three versions can be found on page 9 of the hymnal.  Please pray the words most meaningful to you.)

*Hymn                   “Let It Breathe On Me”               

Hebrew Bible                   Ruth 1:1-18

Sermon “Mother, Father & Mother-in-Law Dearest”

Rev. Sandy Hulse

*Hymn                    “Community of Christ”

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory                                     “Ave Maria”                             Faure

-       Chelsea Hollow/Chelsea Melamed

The Doxology:

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Christ the Word in flesh born low

Praise Holy Spirit evermore

One God, Triune, whom we adore.  Amen

*Offering Prayer (unison)

Spirit of generosity and love, flow through these gifts and offerings. Work in the ministries of our church, that Christ’s love may be seen clearly and felt completely in all that we say and in all that we do. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.

*Departing Hymn    “Thuma Mina (Send Me, Lord)”

*Benediction

Postlude     “It Might As Well Be Spring”    Rodgers/Hammerstein

-       Chelsea Melamed

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January 20 Worship

Prelude Till there Was You    Chelsea Hollow

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship

One:     There are many gifts, but one Spirit.

All:       There are many services, but one Lord.

One:     We offer our gifts in the service of the living Christ.

All:       We offer our gifts to the service of others and to the delight of the living God.

*Opening Hymn   “Come, O Fount of Every Blessing” NCH#459

Opening Prayer (unison)

Spirit of God, your name is revered from mountaintop to the sea; your glory is praised in the east and in the west, in the north and in the south; your Spirit unites us through your wondrous gifts. Delight in us once more, Holy One, you’re your joy may come into our lives and make us one with you and with one another. Guide our hearts and minds into the fullness of your grace, that we may truly be your people. Amen.

*The Passing of the Peace of God (The congregation exchanges signs of God’s love to one another as a handshake, embrace or kiss.  They may also say to one another, “The peace of God be with you” and reply “And also with you” or another greeting.)

Reading the Bible with Children

Hebrew Bible                  Psalm 36:5-10

Special Music “Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage”    Handel

- Jordan Rissel

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

A Time of Quiet Prayer

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

The Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer: (Three versions can be found on page 9 of the hymnal.  Please pray the words most meaningful to you.)

*Hymn              “God of Change and Glory” NCH #177

Gospel Reading 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Sermon “Gifted Children”        Geoffrey Gaskins

*Hymn                            “Take My Gifts” NCH #562

Invitation to the Offering                                        

Offertory Ave Maria Chelsea Hollow and Jordan Rissel

The Doxology:

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Christ the Word in flesh born low

Praise Holy Spirit evermore

One God, Triune, whom we adore.  Amen

*Offering Prayer (unison)

Loving God, as you changed water into wine at the wedding at Cana, change our simple gifts into great joy for those in need. Bless and embolden our hearts, that we may share our gifts with others, that they may discover in themselves the gifts of your Spirit. Amen.

*Departing Hymn  “Great Work Has Begun in You” NCH #353

*Benediction

Postlude “Close Every Door to Me”  Lloyd Webber – Jordan Rissel

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January 13, 2013 The Baptism of Jesus

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship

One: The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork. All: Day to day pours forth speech,  and night to night declares knowledge. One: There is no speech, nor are there words;  their voice is not heard; All: yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world… One: Let the words of my mouth,

All: and the meditation of my heart  be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 119:1-4; 14)

*Opening Hymn                                    “I Am The Light”

*Invocation (unison)

God of grace, we start each new year and each new day with the promise to follow ever more faithfully in the footsteps of your Son. From the birth of love in Bethlehem we journey to Jordan and stand on the banks of the river. Let the coolness of the water refresh and restore us. As we stand on the banks of the river, O God, give us the strength to release into the swirling waters those things that separate us from you. And in these moments of stillness, may we hear the voice of Jesus calling to us: "This is my beloved; with you I am well pleased." Amen.

*The Passing of the Peace of God (The congregation exchanges signs of God’s love to one another as a handshake, embrace or kiss.  They may also say to one another, “The peace of God be with you” and reply “And also with you” or another greeting.)

Reading the Bible with Children

Gospel Reading   Luke 2:41-52

Special Music

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

A Time of Quiet Prayer

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

The Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (Three versions can be found on page 9 of the hymnal.  Please pray the words most meaningful to you.)

*Hymn       “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

Gospel Reading Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon “They Grow Up So Fast!”            Rev Sandy Hulse

*Hymn                    “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry”

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory “”

The Doxology:

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;                    Praise Christ the Word in flesh born low                    Praise Holy Spirit evermore                                            One God, Triune, whom we adore.  Amen

*The Prayer of Dedication (unison)

Gracious God, you have given us so very much. We have been blessed abundantly and so we give back to you. It is with hearts of joy that we offer our gifts. Thank you for blessing us so richly. We are so grateful. Amen.

*Departing Hymn              “God Be With You

*Benediction

Postlude

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January 6, 2013  Epiphany  HOLY COMMUNION

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you

Isaiah 60:1                                                                                          

Prelude Hymn Sing

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship

One: Arise, shine, for your light has come. All: Stand up, a new day is dawning, One: A new year is born, All: Fresh and clean. One: Arise, shine, for your light has come. All: Emmanuel, God is with us One: On every path we take, All: No matter where we go. One: Arise, shine, for your light has come, All: And the stars still shine. Arise, shine, for our light has come.

Opening Hymns

Morning Prayer (unison) God of starlight, disperse the darkness of our lives, that we may behold the light of your love shining in every corner of our world. Guide our footsteps in the paths of righteousness, that justice may flourish and peace may abound.

Help us follow the kings of old, that through our own journeys of faith, we may behold the mystery made known through the coming of your glory in the infant Jesus. Amen.

*The Passing of the Peace of God (The congregation exchanges signs of God’s love to one another as a handshake, embrace or kiss.  They may also say to one another, “The peace of God be with you” and reply “And also with you” or another greeting.)

Hymns of Our Lives

Singing The Bible With Children

Hebrew Bible Reading Isaiah 60:1-6

Special Music “Home, Sweet Home” Henry Bishop    - Chelsea Hollow, soloist

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

A Time of Quiet Prayer

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

The Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (Three versions can be found on page 9 of the hymnal.  Please pray the words most meaningful to you.)

Gospel Reading Matthew 2:1-12

Meditation: “Home By Another Way” Rev Sandy Hulse

Hymns                                                                                             Hymn Sing

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory                                                                                               Hymn Sing

*The Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Christ the Word in flesh born low

Praise Holy Spirit evermore

One God, Triune, whom we adore.  Amen

*Prayer of Dedication (unison)

Gracious God, you have blessed us with all that we need and often more than we need. Help us receive what you give with grace. In turn, help us be generous — with our monetary gifts, our possessions, our talents and our time. We ask that you would accept and consecrate all these gifts to further your work in the world. Amen.

- THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION -

The Invitation

Communion Prayer

The Consecration of the Elements

Breaking Bread and Pouring Wine

Sharing of the Loaf and Cup (We come forward to receive the bread, dip it in the cup, and return to our seats. You may also receive communion at you seat)

The Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison)

Thanks be to you, O God, for your presence and your purpose, for your loving kindness and your steadfast Spirit. May the blessings of this table strengthen our faith, increase our generosity and unify our hearts, for we pray in the name of Jesus, the Risen One. Amen.

Closing Hymns Hymn Sing

*Benediction

Postlude “Light One Candle” Peter Yarrow     - Chelsea Hollow, soloist

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December 30, 2012,    The First Sunday of Christmas

Prelude               

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship                                                             Kevin Barlow

Creator, Savior, Giver of Life and truth, reveal the possibilities within us,

That we may attain the fullness of our humanity.

As we are glad, Creator God, when the dawn reveals the world to us, innocent and fresh,

So may we discover the infant in the manger and in delight be ready to start anew.          §

*Opening Hymn      “Arise, Your Light is Come”                NCH #164                                                                                                                             

*Opening Prayer (unison)                                           Kevin Barlow

Almighty God, you have given your only begotten Son to be one among us.  Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the Spirit be honor and glory, now and forever, Amen   ¤                                          

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Time with Children:  Luke 2:41-52                      

The Morning Psalm:  Psalm 148                               Kevin Barlow             

Anthem

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

A Time of Quiet Prayer

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

The Pastoral Prayer

Our Church’s Prayer       (Three versions can be found on page 9 of the hymnal.  Please pray the words most meaningful to you.)

Hymn    “Who Would Think That What Was Needed”      NCH#153

Reading from Paul’s Letters:  Colossians 3:12-17      

Meditation:        “Clothed in Christ”          Linda S. Mitteness, preaching

Hymn                   “Help Us Accept Each Other”                                NCH #388

Invitation to the Offering                                                                                        Kevin Barlow     

Offertory                                                                                                                                                                  

The Doxology:

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Christ the Word in flesh born low

Praise Holy Spirit evermore

One God, Triune, whom we adore.  Amen

*The Prayer of Thanksgiving                      (unison)                        Kevin Barlow

Oh God, you wonderfully created and yet more wonderfully restored the dignity of human nature; grant that we may share the divine life of your Son, our Brother, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.  §

Closing Hymn                   “Go, Tell It On the Mountain”            NCH #154

Benediction

Postlude                                           

§  New Zealand Prayer Book

¤   Phyllis Tickle, The Divine Hours

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Shenandoah, Jordan Rissel, soloist

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April 8 Easter Sunday

Readings: John 20:1-18 / 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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