Sunday, June 30, 2019

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Led by the Congregation and Rev. Cathy Kinsman

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

Greeting - Announcements

Opening Hymn VU #389 “God Is Here” (vs. 1-3)

Words: Fred Pratt Green Music: William P. Rowlands Used with permission. One License #A-725242

Lighting of the Christ Candle and Affirming Candle - Valerie Rollheiser

Centering Prayer

WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD

Song MV #79 ”Spirit, Open My Heart”

Words: Ruth Duck Music: traditional Irish melody Used with permission. One License #A-725242

Prayer of Healing

(Prayerful silence is kept)

Words of Grace

Harvest the fruit of the Spirit given by God,

sharing it freely with others.

We know we are loved and forgiven.

Treasured by God, now and always. Amen.

THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US

New Testament - Galatians 5:1,13-25 ~ Read by Valerie Rollheiser

Called to freedom; the fruit of the Spirit

In this is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Message

Hymn VU #442 “Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters” (vs. 1,3)

Words: Ruth Duck Music: Benjamin Franklin White Used with permission. One License #A-725242

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

(See bulletin insert)

Jonathan Earl Rollheiser - Born July 2, 2006

Proud parents are Pamela and Nathan Rollheiser

Grandparents - Elizabeth Rollheiser, Dennis and Aubrey Berdine

Sister - Valerie Rollheiser

Pouring of the Baptism Water - Valerie Rollheiser

The Action of Baptism – (See bulletin insert)

GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND

Offering Invitation

Offering Song MV #191 “What Can I Do?”

Words & Music: Paul Rumbolt & Michele McCarthy. Used with permission. One License #A-725242

Offering Prayer

Prayers of the People

WE GO OUT IN FAITH

Closing Hymn VU #424 “May the God of Hope Go with Us”

Words: Alvin Schutmaat Music: Argentine folk melody Used with permission. One License #A-725242

Commissioning

Choral Benediction VU #431 “Sing Amen”

Words & Music: S.C. Molefe Used with permission. One License #A-725242

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