Service Recording: February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019 ~ 10:30am
Liturgists
The People of Peace Church
Judy Hlina, ASL Interpreter
René Montgomery, Lay Leader
Jim Pospisil, Music Director
Nathan Holst, Faith Formation Minister
Rev. Kathryn Nelson
Prelude “Isn’t It a Pity” by George Harrison sung by Sarah M. Greer
Greeting One Another
Announcements
Ringing of the Peace Bells and Lighting of Candles by Acolytes
God is Revealed as We Gather
*Responsive Call to Worship from UCC Worship Ways
Jesus, healer, draws crowds poor and rich, fragile, troubled, hope-filled:
He heals them all.
Jesus, teacher, draws crowds of neighbors and foreigners, the pious and the curious:
He teaches them all.
Jesus, leader, draws crowds hoping for a rallying cry, a slogan, a catchphrase of power:
He surprises them all with beatitudes instead.
Let us welcome the One who leads us deeply into the generous power of the Reign of God, where healing, wisdom, and blessing await!
*Opening Hymn “You Are Salt for the Earth, O People” (#181)
Unison Prayer of Confession
Holy One, forgive us and shake up our lives so that we may enter Your reign of beatitudes, where the poor are fed, the excluded are welcomed, the sorrowing consoled and the lost find a home among us. In your holy name
we pray. Amen
Assurance of Pardon
Story for All Ages
Song by Kids’ Choir directed by Susan Larson Kidd
Welcoming of New Members
We welcome you with joy in the common life of this church. We promise you our friendship and prayers as we share the hopes and labors of the church of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit may we continue to grow together in God’s knowledge and love and be witnesses of our risen Savior.
God is Revealed in the Word
God’s Word in the Prophets: Jeremiah 17:5–10
Anthem “Who Can Sail Away”
God’s Word in the Gospel: Luke 6:17–26
Special Music “So” by Tracy Chapman
Sermon “On the Level”
Hymn “Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit” (#180)
We Respond to God’s Presence
Sharing Our Prayer Concerns, Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer,
the Lord’s Prayer (prayer #8 P&W Songbook), Choral Amen
Sharing our Offerings
Offertory “If Only You Knew” by Sarah M. Greer
*The Thanksgiving “We Give You but Your Own” (#785)
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Hymn “Lead Us From Death to Life” (#581)
*Benediction
*Postlude “Love’s in Need of Love Today” by Stevie Wonder