+ Praise God for our
fathers and those who have fathered us.
+ Praise God for a
wonderful parade in Alden this weekend.
+ Praise God for
traveling mercies last week.
+ Praise God for
the wonderful cool weather we are enjoying this weekend.
+ Praise God for Roy
and Nancy B.’s success in finding their next home, near other family members
+
Praise God for the faithful service of our beloved pianist, Renae H. and for Bob
S. who served as usher today.
Concerns
+ Praying for Dawn K.’s comfort
and healing after surgery last week.
+ Praying for all who
are dealing with medical challenges: Craig R., Judy C., Karnella S., Meryl B., Robin,
and Nancy (in Texas).
+ Praying for those
impacted by the wildfires in Nebraska.
+ Praying for all
impacted by extreme weather conditions.
+ Praying for all who
are impacted directly and indirectly by conflict in the world.
+ Praying for peace.
Prelude Music
Welcome & Announcements
*Call to Worship
God calls us in every moment— in every hour, in every breath. We come, needing God’s presence in our lives. In times of joy and in times of struggle, God is near and faithful. We come, needing God’s grace and strength. When we feel strong and when we feel weak, God is our help and our hope. We come, needing God’s guidance and peace. Let us worship the One who walks with us every hour. We come to worship, for we need You, O God, every hour.
Prayer for Father’s Day: - Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer, First Baptist Church, Martinsville, VA
We give thanks today… For fathers who showed up, played and danced, ran and twirled, taught and learned; for fathers who kissed boo-boos and held us in strong arms when we were weak; for fathers who believed in us and trusted us with our own futures, even as they taught us how best to live; for fathers who exhibited the very best of what it means to be men, and tossed aside toxic masculinity in favor of a strength in love and empathy; for fathers who had high standards, yet deep compassion; for fathers who taught us rules to live by, and with integrity lived by these rules themselves; for fathers who protected us and sought after our welfare; for fathers who were never related to us by blood or by law but stood in as a father figure; for fathers who were not always present but by grace came back into our lives. Amen.
*Gloria Patri: #70
*Passing the Peace of Christ
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to the Offering
*Doxology: #95
*Offertory Prayer
Gospel
Lesson:
Matthew 10:24 – 39
Hymn: “I Need Thee Every Hour,” #397 (Chosen by Gloria Sharp)
Epistle Lesson: Romans 6:1b – 11
Sermon: “Living within the prayer"
*Hymn: “Take Up Thy Cross," #710
*Benediction
Postlude Music
“The worship is ended; let the service begin.”
*Please rise in body or in spirit.
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The evening began with singing as the worship leaders, honorees, and clergy processing into the room.
Bishop Lanette called on us all “To remember our baptism and to be thankful.”
Read more at this link.
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