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Prelude

God of Grace and God of Glory

Arranged by Mary McDonald
Tune: CWM RHONDDA
by John Hughes (1873-1932)

Chris Warner, Organist

Welcome

Pastor Angie

Mission Statement

To follow God’s calling, reaching out in His love, hospitality, hope, and healing so that all may experience and share the joy of belonging to Him, regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, economic status, living situation, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

*Call to Worship

Jen Brizendine

Leader: The world cries to us in its distress. How shall we answer?
All: We cannot pass by as though nothing is wrong.
Leader: How shall we answer?
All: We cannot become so focused on ourselves that others mean nothing to us.
Leader: How shall we answer?
All: We shall be the neighbor in service, reconciliation, and compassion wherever we can.
Leader: Let us pray together.
All: God of grace and God of glory, grant us wisdom, grant us courage, to be a neighbor in all ways and all days. Amen.

*Opening Hymn

God of Grace and God of Glory

Harry Emerson Fosdick and John Hughes

1 God of grace and God of glory,
on the people pour thy power;
crown thine ancient church's story,
bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour.

2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn thy Christ, assail his ways!
Fears and doubts too long have bound us;
free our hearts to work and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.

3 Cure thy children's warring madness,
bend our pride to thy control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss thy kingdom's goal,
lest we miss thy kingdom's goal.

4 Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the search for thy salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving thee whom we adore,
serving thee whom we adore.

The First Reading

Colossians 1:3-14

Children's Moments

Jesus Loves the Little Children

George Frederick Root and Clare Herbert Woolston

Jesus loves the little children,
All the children of the world.
Morning, evening, day and night,
They are precious in His sight -
Jesus loves the little children of the world.

Prayer Requests / Prayers of the People

Feel free to text any prayer requests to Pastor Angie at (614) 309-6645.

If you prefer your prayer request remains private, or for others to know only that

you request prayer, please indicate such when sending your request.

Prayer Response - The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

Mission Moment

Immigration Support

Lisa Cabrera-Fleurival and Ceme Fleurival

The Offering

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Offertory Music

Offertory on “Beach Spring”

Setting by Dale Wood
Tune attributed to B. F. White, from The Sacred Harp, 1844

*Doxology - All Creatures of Our God and King

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise Him the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Prayer of Dedication

*Praise Time

Together We Serve

Daniel Charles Damon

1 Together we serve, united by love,
inviting God's world to the glorious feast.
We work and we pray through sorrow and joy,
extending Your love to the last and the least.

2 We seek to become a beacon of hope,
a lamp for the heart and a light for the feat.
We learn, year by year, to let love shine through
until we see Christ in each person we meet.

3 We welcome the scarred, the wealthy, the poor,
the busy, the lonely, and all who need care.
We offer a home to those who will come,
our hands quick to help, our hearts ready to dare.

4 Together, by grace, we witness and work,
remembering Jesus, in whom we grow strong.
Together we serve in Spirit and truth,
remembering love is the strength of our song.

Why Stand So Far Away, My God?

Ron Klusmeier and Ruth C. Duck

1 Why stand so far away my God?
Why hide in times of need?
The proud, unbridled, chase the poor,
and curse you in their greed.

2 Why do you hide when, full of lies,
they murder and betray?
They wait to pounce upon the week
as lions stalk their prey.

3 The weak are crushed and fall to earth;
the wicked strut and preen.
Why in these cruel, chaotic times
cannot your face be seen?

4 In ages past, you heard the voice
of those the proud oppress.
Remember those who suffer now,
who cry in deep distress.

5 Arise, O God, and lift your hand;
bring justice to the poor.
Come, help us stop the flow of blood!
Let terror reign no more!

*The Gospel Reading

Luke 10:25-37

Message

*Some Exceptions May Apply

Pastor Angie

*Closing Hymn

Come, All Christians, Be Committed

Eva B. Lloyd and James H. Wood

1 Come, all Christians, be committed
To the service of the Lord.
Make your lives for Him more fitted,
Tune your hearts with one accord.
Come into His courts with gladness,
Each his sacred vows renew,
Turn away from sin and sadness,
Be transformed with life anew.

2 Of your time and talents give ye,
They are gifts from God above,
To be used by Christians freely
To proclaim his wondrous love.
Come again to serve the Savior,
Tithes and off'rings with you bring.
In your work with Him find favor,
And with joy his praises bring.

3 God's command to love each other
Is required of everyone.
Showing mercy to a sibling
Mirrors His redemptive plan.
In compassion He has given
Of His love that is divine;
On the cross sins were forgiven;
Joy and peace are fully thine.

4 Come in praise and adoration,
All who on Christ's name believe.
Worship Him with consecration,
Grace and love you will receive.
For His grace give Him the glory,
For the Spirit and the Word,
And repeat the gospel story
Till all earth his name has heard.

*Benediction & Sending Forth

Postlude

Allegro Appassionato

Norman Landis
Arranged by Mark L. Williams

We encourage parishioners to remain seated and enjoy the talents of our organist during the Postlude.