Sunday, October 3, 2021
St. James Presbyterian Church
Order of Service

PRELUDE                                                       Luke Arnold


WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                             Rev. Seth Thomas


*CALL TO WORSHIP                                        Kat DeVaney, Lector


As we gather around the Word, font, and table,

we pray for the faith of children.

We pray for trust, humility, and kindness.

We pray for wonder, imagination, and creativity.

Let the little children come to me, Jesus said,

for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.


GODLY PLAY THE FLOOD AND THE ARK                            Tracy Caruso


*HYMN OF PRAISE                               “Fairest Lord Jesus” – GTG #630


CALL TO CONFESSION


PRAYER OF CONFESSION


United in your love, O God,

we are one body across the globe.

We are branches of one family

whose roots run in the waters of grace.

Still, O Lord, we do not act like one body.

We find ways to distance ourselves with more than miles.

We find ways to divide ourselves

into endless groups of “us” and “them.”

Again and again, you call us back to the waters;

again and again, we turn away.

Forgive us, uniting God,

and by your forgiveness,

challenge us to tend to each other’s wounds.


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

Psalm 8 NRSV

Sermon Scripture Reading

Hebrews 1:1-4NRSV

Hebrews 2:5-12NRSV

SERMON           “Christ, the Presence that Sustains All”          Rev. Seth Thomas


*HYMN OF RESPONSE                    “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” – GTG #258


WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP


JOYS & CONCERNS


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


THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION


God be with you.

And also with you.

Let us open our hearts.

We open them to our God.

Let us give thanks to the Holy One, our God.

It is right to lift up thanks and praise.


THE INVITATION & WORDS OF INSTITUTION


WELCOME TO THE TABLE

“The body of Christ, given for you.” Amen.

“The blood of Christ, shed for you.” Amen.


COMMUNION PRAYER & 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.


*HYMN OF COMMITMENT                    “Rejoice, the Lord Is King!” – GTG #363


WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS


BLESSING & CHARGE


POSTLUDE


Announcements

GODLY PLAY: The Flood and the Ark

In this lesson we move with the people of God from the creation to the re-creation and God's promise to Noah, to God's family and to us.


LECTIONARY TEXTS

For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts this week, October 3rd, the Lectionary texts are:         

Psalm 8 (worship)

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

Psalm 26

Job 1:1; 2:1-10

Genesis 2:18-24                                                                               

Mark 10:2-16


BOOK DISCUSSION  Join us Sunday mornings beginning on September 26th at 9:00 am on zoom for a book discussion led by Jennie McLaurin on her new book Designed to Heal. Let Seth or Tracy know if you need a copy of the book.


ST. JAMES BOOK CLUB  is currently reading Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson. We will be meeting Monday, October 17th at 7:00pm. Email tracy@saintjamespres.org for the Zoom link. Books are available in the church office.



WINTER COAT DRIVE: We are partnering with the Interfaith Coalition to collect winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please donate new or nearly new outerwear. Durable raincoats and down jackets are excellent choices. Gently used items should be freshly laundered. We will have a designated space by the coat rack for donations. Many hands will make warm hearts this winter. Any questions, please contact Gena Gustafson or Maureen Kosa.

Zoom Stream Info

A video of the live service stream will be available by 10:30 am Sunday morning. You can click on the video to stream the service. Check back and refresh your page to receive new content.


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