Service Recording: October 20, 2019
October 20, 2019 ~ 10:30am
Liturgists
The People of Peace Church
Ellyn Wiens, Lay Leader
Nathan Holst, Faith Formation Minister
Jim Pospisil, Music Director
Rev. Kathryn Nelson
Prelude “Jesus on the Mainline”
Greeting One Another
Announcements
Luther Brown from Lutheran Social Service
Ringing of the Peace Bells and Candles Lit by Acolytes
God is Revealed as We Gather
*Responsive Call to Worship
Come, let us worship God
who creates each of us in God’s own image;
Come, let us worship God
who blesses us with unfolding grace.
Come, let us worship our God
who sustains us in the work of justice.
Come, let us worship God together!
*Opening Hymn “Unto the Hills…” (#466)
Unison Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, we come to you with our brokenness. We confess that though you call us to compassion, we have hardened our hearts. Though you call us to extend our embrace, we have withheld our care. Though you have called us to speak out, we have remained silent. Heal us, create new hearts that love, hands that reach out, voices that proclaim your justice and a mended community that cares for all our children. Amen.
Words of Assurance from Psalm 121 (pg 704, black hymnal)
Story for All Ages
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 31:27–34
Anthem “I Will Lift Mine Eyes” by Jake Runestad
God’s Word in the Gospel: Luke 18:1–8
Sermon “Bothering God”
Hymn “Standing in the Need of Prayer” (#519)
We Respond to God’s Presence
Stewardship Mission Moment Judy Siegle
Sharing Our Prayer Concerns, Silent Prayers, Pastoral Prayer, the Lord’s Prayer (prayer #4 in P&W Songbook) and Choral Amen
Sharing our Offerings
Offertory “Hand It Over” by Keb’ Mo’
*The Thanksgiving The Doxology (#778)
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Song “Standing On the Promises” (#33 P&W Songbook)
*Benediction
*Postlude