PRELUDE Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 1, 2, and 3
By Edvard Grieg
Eva Sauve
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
CALL TO WORSHIP Jessica Parks
We come together in the sure knowledge:
God does not pass us by.
We gather to worship knowing this truth:
God fulfills promises.
Even when we cannot muster belief:
God is faithful to us.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” – GTG #367
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of our salvation,
incline your ear to us.
You have given us power:
power to heal, to bring hope,
to comfort, to restore.
But we ignore that power,
choosing to live our own lives.
At worst, we abuse that power,
storing up riches for ourselves
without an eye for the needs of others.
Forgive us. Remind us of our call
to proclaim your good news,
and to welcome each other
as we would welcome you.
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 9:35-10:8 pgs. 9-10
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON READING Psalm 116 pgs. 564-565
Matthew 9:35-10:8NRSV
Psalm 116NRSV
SERMON “Psalms 166 – Grateful ” Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “We Praise You, O God” – GTG #612
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 Lilacs, Op. 21, No. 5
By Sergei Rachmaninoff
Eva Sauve
*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 “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” – GTG #547
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE The Birch, Op. 75, No. 4
By Jean Sibelius
Eva Sauve
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 18th, the Lectionary texts are:
Matthew 9:35-10:8 (worship)
Psalm 116 (sermon)
Genesis 18:1-15
Exodus 19:2-8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1-8
YOUTH GROUP
Inviting all middle and high school students to join us next Sunday,
June 25th 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. Any donations toward dinner are greatly appreciated and will be added to any future youth group meetings.
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.
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.
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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