February 12, 2023

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Welcome

Prelude:   "Prelude in Db Major ("Raindrop"), Op. 28, No. 15"     Frederic Chopin

Call to Worship:   Marian Kaser

  Let us praise God with upright hearts.

      Let us come and learn the ways of God.

  Let us seek God with our whole hearts,

      And find our joy in serving the Lord.

Opening Hymn:    "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"  #384                                                                

Prayer Before the Word: Marian Kaser

First Lesson:  Deuteronomy 30:15-20                            

  L: The word of the Lord   P: Thanks be to God 

Psalm:      Psalm 119:1-8  #840

Gospel Lesson:      Matthew 5:38-48                          

L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ   P: Praise to you, Lord Christ

Sermon:  "What You Pay to Ride the Bus"      Pastor Gilbert Stones

Hymn:   “The Gift of Love"  #408     

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

  Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,

your will be done, on earth as in heaven.   

  Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we

forgive those who sin against us.

  Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Amen.

Offering our Gifts to God   [Click here to go to online giving]

Offertory:  “Reckless Love" Cory Asbury

Prayer of Dedication  

Closing Hymn: "Where Charity and Love Prevail" #549

Benediction

Song of Blessing:    “Shalom to You”

Passing the Peace of Christ with phone calls, texts, emails, cards and prayers

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Thanks to everyone who made today’s service possible

Sarah Jane Scott - Piano, Organ, and Vocals

Trinity Ringers - Director; Rich Bolin

Cheryl Dove, John Kersten, Pastor Gilbert Stones - Vocals

Marian Kaser -  Liturgy & Scripture

Mary Anne Meyer, Gilbert Stones - Primary Videography

Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor

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