January 27, 2019 ~ 10:30am
Liturgists
The People of Peace Church
Doug Bowen-Bailey, ASL Interpreter
Betty Greene, Lay Leader
Jim Pospisil, Music Director
Nathan Holst, Faith Formation Minister
Rev. Kathryn Nelson
Prelude and Fugue in G-sharp minor, by J.S. Bach played by Shirin Lee, piano
Greeting One Another
Announcements
Ringing of the Peace Bells and Lighting of the Candles
God is Revealed as We Gather
*Responsive Call to Worship adapted from Rev. Thom Shuman
Loud talkers, and silent worriers, and lonely wallflowers:
God gathers us together to be the Body
of wonder and joy, of hope and healing.
Bystanders with hands shoved into our pockets,
those whose feet are frozen in place:
Jesus calls us to carry grace to outsiders,
to walk with all those left behind.
Kids who never offer answers in class,
bashful folks whose tongues tie in knots:
The Spirit anoints us to speak up for the voiceless,
to partner with those made poor to discover their gifts.
*Opening Hymn “God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” (#556)
Unison Prayer of Confession Rev. Thom Shuman
Do we make you laugh or weep, Gracious God? We sing that we are one in your Spirit, but we cannot tolerate those who disagree with us. We affirm the giftedness of each person, but we heap honor on just a special few.
Forgive us, Creative God, that we dismember your Body so easily. May the words of our mouths speak peace to the brokenness in our world; may the hopes of our hearts bring wonder to those in despair; and may our love embrace all who are around us.
Assurance of Pardon
Story for All Ages
God is Revealed in the Word
God’s Word in the Epistles: I Corinthians 12:12–21a
Anthem “God Shall Wipe Away All Tears”, by Karl Jenkins
God’s Word in the Gospel: Luke 4:14–21
Sermon “Finding Our Place”
Hymn “Community of Christ” (#314)
We Respond to God’s Presence
Sharing Our Prayer Concerns, Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer,
the Lord’s Prayer (with debts), and Choral Amen
Sharing our Offerings
Offertory Sonata in E-flat major, mvt 3, by Beethoven
*The Thanksgiving “We Give You but Your Own” (#785)
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Hymn “I Am the Light of the World” (#584)
*Benediction
*Postlude Nocturne in F-sharp minor, by Chopin
Annual Congregational Financial Meeting
- Adoption of 2019 Budget
- Report of Expenses for Building Remodel
- Other