PRELUDE Ta Wei Tsai
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
CALL TO WORSHIP Jessica Parks
We may not know the time or the place,
but we know that God is restoring the world.
We may not see the risen Christ before us,
but we know his spirit rests on us.
We may not know what God is doing next,
but we come together in faith, excited to discover it!
*HYMN OF PRAISE “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” – GTG #263
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Christ our Savior,
as you ascended, you left the work to us.
You called us to keep the movement going,
to witness to the ends of the earth,
to pray, to heal,
to glorify you through our thoughts, words, and deeds,
to show the world a glimpse of the goodness
you have given us.
We have fallen short of this call.
We have hidden ourselves in fear,
sought our own comfort,
and resigned ourselves to the status quo.
Forgive us,
and strengthen us to do your will,
that we may be signs of your coming reign.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE
*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
MISSION HIGHLIGHT – One Parish, One Prisoner Alvin Shim
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 pgs. 529-530
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 68:1-10NRSV
Psalm 68:32-35ESV
John 17:1-11NRSV
CHORAL ANTHEM Carried By Love
Words by Susan Bentall Boersma, music by David Lantz III
SJPC Choir
SERMON READING John 17:1-11 pg. 111
SERMON “All We Have Been Given” Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” – GTG #753
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
DEACON ORDINATION & INSTALLATION – Judy Buchan
JOYS & CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG #717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own; Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; Give us grace to love and serve you, Living what we pray and sing.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY
Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.
Welcome, children, welcome. Now to God draw near.
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT “Soon and Very Soon” – GTG #384
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
GODLY PLAY: Saul’s Travels
Paul’s Discovery: This lesson presents the story of Paul’s discovering the power of the Holy Spirit through scenes from Paul’s life.
We hope you will join us at 10:15am for songs and memory verse time in the lounge. At 10:30, children will go downstairs to Godly Play, and adults will go upstairs to worship. Students will be brought upstairs for the final hymn.
LECTIONARY TEXTS
For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts this week,
May 21st, the Lectionary texts are:
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (worship)
John 17:1-11 (sermon)
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 21:1-7
Isaiah 45:1-7
YOUTH GROUP
Inviting all middle and high school students to join us next Sunday,
May 28th from 5:30-7:30pm for our monthly dinner, discussion, and games night. Please let Tracy know if you can come or if you have any questions.
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING - UPDATE
Thank you for your generous donations for the One Great Hour of Sharing collection. Members donated $3,929.70, and our youth contributed $43.87 in change bringing our total contribution to $3,973.57.
BOOK LAUNCH EVENT- VILLAGE BOOKS
We are proud to announce the international release of “The Linguist’s Family - Toraja in
the Dutch East Indies, prisoners of wartime Japan, and the Republic of Indonesia” by
Peter van der Veen and Marjolein van der Veen.
With special guests Dr. James Loucky,
Western Washington University, and Thekla Lit, Association for Learning and Preserving the History of WWII in Asia, BC Chapter.
Saturday, June 3 at 4pm
at Village Books in Fairhaven,
1200 11th Street in Bellingham, Washington.
About the book launch events: Authors and special guests will speak and give a reading, and there will be time for book signing afterwards. Look forward to some very topical remarks about the role of families in settler societies, where Indigenous Peoples are still in pursuit of self-determination and restitution; the legacy of fascism and global imperialism; matters of human rights in war and occupation; and intergenerational healing and restoration.
Pre-registration will be required on Eventbrite. There will be two ticket types: 1) a $5 ticket that acts as a voucher toward purchase of merchandise on the day of the event. 2) Book/ticket where purchase of the book gets registration for the event.
More details here: https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-peter-marjoein-vanderveen-060323
VBS IS BACK-REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
We will once again be partnering with First Presbyterian Church to offer a four day Vacation Bible School for children entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade. Registration is open and we hope you will join us as we Gather Around Jesus at Camp Creation. Volunteers are also needed, please talk to Tracy if you can help! Go to tinyurl.com/campcreation23 to register.
PRAYERS, PRAISES, AND UPDATES
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