PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
CALL TO WORSHIP Jenny Sue LeSchander
Do not be afraid:
God hears our cries when we are lost.
Do not be afraid:
God does not leave us abandoned.
Do not be afraid:
God is with us, now and always.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Deep in the Shadows of the Past” – GTG #50
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God,
we try to follow your word:
to put others above ourselves,
to remember that we are all bound together
as your beloved children,
to seek the common good instead of our own interests.
But it is so easy for our lesser selves to get the better of us.
We succumb to jealousy, vindictiveness,
callousness, and indifference.
In your mercy, send your healing
to those we have hurt,
and to our own misguided souls
so that we may follow you once more.
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
Matthew 10:24-39NRSV
Psalm 86:1-10NRSV
SERMON “Psalms: Satisfied” Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “It Is Well with My Soul – GTG #840
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 Notturno, Op. 54, No. 4 By Edvard Grieg
*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 “Be Thou My Vision” – GTG #450
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 25, the Lectionary texts are:
Matthew 10:24-39 (worship)
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 (sermon)
Genesis 21:8-21
Jeremiah 20:7-13
Psalm 69:7-10
Romans 6:1b-11
YOUTH GROUP - TONIGHT
Inviting all middle and high school students to join us this evening 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 To the Bright Edge of the World, by Eowyn Ivey. It is an atmospheric, transporting tale of adventure, love, and survival. Copies of the book are available in the office. We will meet, Monday July 17th, 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.
BELLINGHAM PRIDE FESTIVAL
We hope everyone will come and enjoy all the different events at this years Pride Festival on Saturday and Sunday July 8th and 9th! St. James will again be hosting a table at the Bellingham Pride Festival on Sunday July 9th, and we need volunteers to be at the table with shifts beginning at 9:45am and ending at 5:30pm. If you can help for an hour or two during that time, please let the office or Tracy know.
ST. JAMES AT THE BELLINGHAM BELLS
St. James has a group of tickets to the Bellingham Bells baseball game on Sunday July 16th @ 1:00pm. If you would like to attend with your fellow St. James crew, tickets are $13 each in the grandstand (shade!). Please see Tracy if you are interested in purchasing tickets.
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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