Sunday August 18, 2019
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Led by the Congregation and David Faber, LLWL
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER
GATHERING MUSIC Emma Ratte
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*HYMN: “Gather Us In” MV #7
Words and Music: David Hann Used with permission. One License #A-725242
CANDLE LIGHTING
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
CENTERING PRAYER
*HYMN:“For the Fruit of All Creation” VU #227
Words: Fred Pratt Green Music: Welsh folk melody ca. 1784 Used with permission. One License #A-725242
(Any children or young at heart may come forward while we sing the hymn)
CHILDREN’S TIME
*HYMN: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”: Sung Twice VU #400
Words and Music: Ken Medema Used with permission. One License #A-725242
(Those gathered for Children’s Time may return to their seats as we sing)
PRAYER OF HEALING
We come to you, O God, our River of Life:
May we drink deeply, and receive your grace.
We come to you, O God, our Rock of Ages:
May we stand in trust, and receive your strength.
We come to you, O God, our Source of Compassion:
May we open our hearts,
And receive your healing love. Amen.
(Prayerful silence is kept)
WORDS OF GRACE
As we journey arm and arm with the love of God may we find our path.
Thanks to God for gifts given through grace. Amen.
THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US
SCRIPTURE READINGS -
Isaiah 5:1-7 (Hebrew Lesson)
Luke 12:49-56 (Gospel Lesson) Read by Betty Ann Davidson
In these words is peace for the world. Thanks be to God!
REFLECTION:
Walk the Walk
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
*HYMN “How Firm a Foundation” VU #660
Words: “K” in John Rippon Music: Welsh folk melody Used with permission. One License #A-725242
OFFERING INVITATION
*OFFERING SUNG RESPONSE "What Can I Do?" MV #191
Words & Music: Paul Rumbolt & Michele McCarthy Used with permission. One license #A-725242
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – LORD’S PRAYER
WE GO OUT IN FAITH
*HYMN “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace" VU #684
Words: attr to St Francis Music: Sebastian Temple Used with permission. One License #A-725242
BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION “Take, O Take Me as I Am” MV #85
Words & Music: John L. Bell and Graham Maule Used with permission. One License #A-725242