September 4, 2022
Season of Creation, Ocean Sunday
Welcome
Prelude: "Kyrie" Girolamo Frescobaldi
Call to Worship: Cheryl Dove
In the name of the Spirit of God who hovered over the primal waters;
In the name of the Word of God who parted the waters for Earth to appear;
In the name of the Wisdom of God, who filled the deep with amazing designs, Amen.
Holy! Holy! Holy!
The oceans are filled with God’s presence.
Christ, we come into your presence, today, to worship in this sanctuary called Earth,
Holy! Holy! Holy!
Earth is filled with your presence.
Opening Hymn: "All Things Bright and Beautiful" #147
Prayer Before the Word: Cheryl Dove
First Lesson: Job 38:1-18
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God
Psalter: Psalm 104:1-13, 24-26
Gospel Lesson:
L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ
Piano Solo: "The Sunken Cathedral" Claude Debussy
Sarah Jane Scott
Sermon: “God of the Deep” Rich Bolin
Hymn: "Song of the Waters" (tune: Laura Anima) #66
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: "Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Ehr" Freidrich Wilhelm Zachau
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn: "God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale" #122
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 and Organ
Cheryl Dove- Liturgy & Scripture
Cheryl Dove, Gilbert Stones, Rich Bolin, Jora Landis - Vocals
Rich Bolin, Kasey P. Lindsay, Mary Anne Meyer, Gilbert Stones - Primary Videography
Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor
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