9:00 AM Bulletin

PRELUDE “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness” (arr. Tim Graf)  Tim Graf       WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. Amen.  Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do.…

PRELUDE “Alleluia” (W. A. Mozart)                                    Brass Ensemble CALL TO WORSHIP“Hallelujah, Praise Ye the Lord”             Starlight Singers, Hannah Fleming (Director) WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,the fountain of living water,the rock who gave us birth,our light and our salvation.Amen. Gracious God,have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have…

PRELUDE  “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” (arr. Mary Lichlyter)  Grace Notes, Vicki Grant (Grace Notes Director) WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,the fountain of living water,the rock who gave us birth,our light and our salvation.Amen. Gracious God,have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and…

PRELUDE    “Ain’t-A That Good News” (arr. Jacqueline Hairston)Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,the fountain of living water,the rock who gave us birth,our light and our salvation.Amen. Gracious God,have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed…

PRELUDE“Nimrod” (Edward Elgar)Tim Graf WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSWe gather in the name of God who creates, redeems, and sustains us.Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Holy God, We confess that we have rejected the refuge you offer.We try to hide behind self-sufficiency and pride,but you see us, and love us still. We confess that we have chosen strife over peace;we want to be right more than we want to be in right…

PRELUDE“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (arr. Ronald Kauffman) Grace Notes, Vicki Grant (Director) WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSWe gather in the name of God who creates, redeems, and sustains us.Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Holy God, We confess that we have rejected the refuge you offer.We try to hide behind self-sufficiency and pride,but you see us, and love us still. We confess that we have chosen strife over peace;we want to be…

PRELUDE“Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor- Vivace” (J.S. Bach)     String Quartet   WELCOME  LITANYO God of action and intention,help us to consider our influence on the world.The sword and the ploughshare are not so different—no matter the name, a sharp blade can hurt or harvest,and a single word can alienate or welcome.Only your love can heal and make whole. O God of justice and mercy,help us to consider our relationships with your children.The friend and the foe are…

PRELUDE“Cantad al Señor” (arr. Susan Geschke)Peace Ringers, Linnae Stole (Director) WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSWe gather in the name of God who creates, redeems, and sustains us. Amen.Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Holy God, We confess that we have rejected the refuge you offer.We try to hide behind self-sufficiency and pride,but you see us, and love us still. We confess that we have chosen strife over peace;we want to be right more than…

PRELUDE “Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word” (arr. Paul Manz)Chris Sasik, Tim Graf   WELCOME  LITANYFor us, you createdmountains and valleys,hummingbirds and albatross,mustard seeds and redwoods,wild animals and beloved pets.We praise you, creative God. In us, you createdhearts that long for wholeness,minds that seek understanding,senses that experience Creation,and a divine spark of your holy image.We praise you, creative God. With us, you are creatingstories of life beyond death,songs of hope beyond despair,meals of abundance beyond greed,and visions of heaven on earth.We…

PRELUDE “He Leadeth Me” (arr. Charles Callahan)Barb Carroll, Tim Graf                                  WELCOME  CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSWe gather in the name of a God who creates and sustains us. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Creator God,we long for a life worth living, but we confess that we have not lived your creativity to its fullest. We have…

PRELUDE   “Chanson De Matin” (Edward Elgar)                                 Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf                                CALL TO WORSHIP   “This Little Light of Mine” (arr. Martha Lynn Thompson)         Ring of Fire, Linnae Stole (Director) WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSWe gather in the name of a God who creates and sustains us. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Creator God,we long for a life worth living, but we confess that we have not lived your creativity to its…