October 23, 2022

Laity Sunday   

Welcome

Prelude:   "Many and Great, O God" Native American Melody

Marian Kaser - Flute, Vaughn Kaser - Percussion

Call to Worship:  Cheryl Dove

We are all invited to God’s nearness in Jesus Christ.
We look for grace revealed in our togetherness and in the lives those beyond our church walls.
We know our together life in Christ is never gated or exclusive.
In every place, we discover what it means to be faithful – with you – to make all things new.

And we hear your invitation to help heal and repair the world’s shattered wholeness.                                                                 

Opening Hymn:  "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"  #526

Prayer Before the Word:    Eileen Murta

Scripture Reading:      Romans 8:35-39            

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

Anthem      

Gospel Reading:          John 14:12-14 and John 3:16-18                        

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

Sermon:    “My Personal Jesus"

Scott Danielson, Kathy Lindsay, Bill Fairbanks, Cathy Bonnett, John Kersten

Hymn:      "Jesus, Lover of My Soul"  #479                       

Prayers of the People: Alta Hall

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:  "Psalm 23" Irish-American Folk Melody

Vocals: Jora Landis & Sarah Jane Scott

Guitar: Pastor Gilbert Stones & John Kersten

Bass: Bill Fortin

Prayer of Dedication: Cheryl Dove

Closing Hymn:  "Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring"  #644

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

Scott Danielson, Kathy Lindsay, Bill Fairbanks, Cathy Bonnett, John Kersten - Today's Sermon

Sarah Jane Scott - Piano, Organ, and Vocals

John Kersten & Gilbert Stones - Guitar,  Bill Fortin - Bass

Cheryl Dove -  Liturgy

Eileen Murta - Scripture

John Kersten, Jora Landis, Pastor Gilbert Stones - Vocals

Michael Lindsay - Primary Videography

Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor

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