PRELUDE Ta Wei Tsai
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
CALL TO WORSHIP Lindsay Anderson
We say we come to worship to be with God,
but the beautiful truth is:
God is already with us.
God is always with us.
So in this time together,
let us lift our voices in praise
of this loving, ever-present God!
MILESTONE SUNDAY Tracy Caruso
A celebration of all our children and youth with special recognition for milestones, nursery staff, and Godly Play volunteers.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “The Steadfast Love of the Lord” – GTG #59
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God,
we acknowledge our guilt,
and seek your face and your forgiveness.
For we have not offered steadfast love
to you or each other.
We have not moved forward in faith,
but have allowed ourselves to be stifled by fear.
Revive us, raise us up,
that we might live before you,
rejoicing in the knowledge of your love.
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
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:9-13 pg. 9
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
CHORAL ANTHEM Set Me As a Seal
By Rene Clausen
SJPC Choir
Matthew 9:9-13NRSV
Psalm 33NRSV
SERMON “Psalms: Happiness” Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Jesus Calls Us” – GTG #720
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
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 Captivate Us
Words and Music by Charlie Hall, Christy Nockels, and Nathan Nockels
Jessica Parks, Voice
*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 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” – GTG #839
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
GODLY PLAY: Work Day
A work day is a Sunday when the students don't hear a story. During our typical Sunday morning time there is often not enough time for some of our art responses or to explore all they want to in the classroom so we have work days where the children are able to more fully engage in the "Play" part of Godly Play.
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,
June 11th, the Lectionary texts are:
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 (worship)
Psalm 33 (sermon)
Genesis 12:1-9
Hosea 5:15- 6:6
Psalm 50:7-15
Romans 4:13-25
MISSION & SOCIAL ACTION
Please give generously to the Pentecost Offering which helps guide young people in Christian formation from their early years to adulthood. 40% of our collection stays with our congregation to support local ministries with children, youth, and young adults. The other 60% supports young adult volunteers serving in communities around the world, youth ministries like Presbyterian Youth Triennium, and to improve education for at-risk youth. You can give through the St. James website with the drop down tab for Pentecost offering, or in the collection envelopes that will be distributed in your bulletin on the 18th and collected on the 25th. You may also give online pcusa.org/donatepentecost. Thank you for prayerfully considering a donation.
ST. JAMES TRAILMIXERS - NEW HIKE
Date: June 17th
Location: Fragrance Lake
Time/Plan: Meet at St. James Church at 9:30 AM. We will carpool to Larrabee. This is a 3 mile round trip and will take 2ish hours. There is swimming if the weather is nice.
What to bring: Bring swim stuff and snacks. Bring a Discover Pass if you have one.
*Email or call Ryan Knight if you have any questions. knight.ryanp@gmail.com
BOOK CLUB
St. James book club is currently reading Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr, a soaring story about children on the cusp of adulthood in worlds in peril, who find resilience, hope, and a book. Copies of the book are available in the office. We will meet tomorrow, Monday June 19th, at 7:00pm via zoom. Contact Tracy for the zoom link.
VBS SNACKS NEEDED!
We need donations of certain food items for VBS. See Tracy for signup cards. Food needs to be at St. James NO LATER than Sunday morning June 25th.
PRAYERS, PRAISES, AND UPDATES
If you have a prayer request or update you would like to share, please email office@saintjamespres.org.
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