Service Recording: September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019 ~ 10:30am
Liturgists
The People of Peace Church
Penny Cragun, Lay Leader
Nathan Holst, Faith Formation Minister
Jim Pospisil, Music Director
Rev. Kathryn Nelson
Prelude Adagio in E major by Mozart Eli Bissonett, violin
Greeting One Another
Announcements
Ringing of the Peace Bells and Candles Lit by Acolytes
God is Revealed as We Gather
*Responsive Call to Worship
Praise be to God the Creator,
who breathes life into being.
Praise be to God the Redeemer,
who saves us from ourselves.
Praise be to God the Sustainer,
who binds us together as one body.
Come worship our wild and wonderful Maker
who calls us to care for one another
*Opening Hymn “I Will” (#7 P&W Songbook)
Unison Prayer of Confession
Beautiful, blessed Lazarus, where are you today? In another country, across town, or next-door? Are you crossing a border? Are you any child living in a poverty? Do you live in Sudan, Syria or Kenya? Can we find you in homeless shelters, or have you no shelter at all? Oh God, help us to recognize Lazarus as the child you love. Don’t let us step over him or ignore him in our busyness. Inspire us to do what we can to change any system that hurts another human being. Point out to us what needs fixing, and move us with your healing love to help mend the things we can. Amen.
Words of Assurance
Story for All Ages
God is Revealed in the Word
God’s Word in the Prophets: Amos 6:1, 4–7
Anthem Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium) by Ola Gjeilo
God’s Word in the Gospel: Luke 16:19–31
Sermon “Crossing Chasms”
Hymn “Through All the World, A Hungry Christ” (#587)
We Respond to God’s Presence
Mission Moment for Children’s Ministry Karen Sheldon
Sharing Our Prayer Concerns, Silent Prayers, Pastoral Prayer,
the Lord’s Prayer and Choral Amen
Sharing our Offerings
Offertory “Røros” by Arto Järvelä
*The Thanksgiving “What Shall I Give” (#18 P&W Songbook)
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” (#451)
*Benediction
*Choral Benediction “May the Blessing of Light Be On You”
*Postlude “Shon Rosmarin” by Kriesler