Sunday, June 13, 2021
St. James Presbyterian Church
Order of Service

PRELUDE                                St. James Handbell Choir   

  

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS           Rev. Seth Thomas 

  

CALL TO WORSHIP                         Lindsay Anderson

The God we worship is the giver of life:

the One who makes the dry tree green

and grows a forest from the smallest seed.

The God we worship is the giver of life:

the One who forms us, names us, loves us,

and teaches us to share our lives with the world.  

 

HYMN OF PRAISE  “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” – GTG #263       


CALL TO CONFESSION     


PRAYER OF CONFESSION

When our actions are not consistent with the truth of your gospel,

forgive us, Lord. Cleanse us and free us.

When our lives do not proclaim the power of your love,

compel us, Lord. Free us and forgive us.

When our minds are full of self-condemnation, ignoring your grace,

revive us Lord. Forgive us and compel us.

For our lives are rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ,

and through Christ’s love alone we are reconciled to you.


ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE      


INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY                      Tracy Caruso              


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                      Lindsay Anderson


FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                        Psalm 20, p.499

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.


SERMON READING                1 Samuel 15:34-16:13, p.259-260      


First Scripture Reading

Psalm 20NRSV

Sermon Scripture Reading

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13NRSV

SERMON            “God Sees”                 Rev. Seth Thomas    

 

HYMN OF RESPONSE  “We Walk by Faith and Not By Sight” – GTG #817

              


       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    Andante from Sonata in E Minor (Price)                       


PRAYER OF DEDICATION                          


HYMN OF COMMITMENT     “Faith Begins by Letting Go” – GTG #684



        WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS


BLESSING & CHARGE            


POSTLUDE        St. James Handbell Choir


Announcements

Celebration of Life - Jo Ann Roe

On Friday, June 19 at 1pm, we will celebrate the life of St. James member Jo Ann Roe at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal. If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor Seth, as the family has requested RSVPs ahead of time due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions. 



The Christian Faith Formation Committee is asking for your help in determining some of our future Adult Education groups. We would greatly appreciate you filling out a very brief online survey that will be coming out next week. Thank you!



All are invited to the first Saint James work party of 2021. If you like swinging a hammer or wielding a rag, come have some fun.       Saturday, June 19th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM


GODLY PLAY: Florence Nightingale

People Who Inspire is a collection of stories written to supplement the collection of stories about the saints. This Story, and the others in this collection, serves as an example of a Christian person who inspires us all to strive for justice and respect and the dignity of every human being.


BRINGING HOME GODLY PLAY

Look at The Child's Own Saint story that was emailed home and have your student write a story of their Own Saint. Email them to tracy@saintjamespres.org


LECTIONARY TEXTS

For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts, this week, June 13th, the lectionary texts are:         

Psalm 20 (worship)

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 (preaching)                          

Psalm 92:1-4,12-15                      

Ezekiel 17:22-24                 

2 Corinthians 5:6-10                   

Mark4:2634                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Support for Mental Health and Counseling Needs

St. James folks Lindsay Anderson and Corenia Murphy are a part of a new bundle of online courses featured by Collide Ministries to help support us all with mental health, self-care, and recovery work. Over the course of this difficult pandemic year, we have all become more aware of the need for counseling and therapeutic support. Check out this resource at https://collide.teachable.com/ and reach out to them or Pastor Seth if you are interested in getting support for yourself or someone you love. 


PRAYERS, PRAISES, AND UPDATES

If you have a prayer request or update you would like to share, please email office@saintjamespres.org.                                     


CHURCH OFFICE HOURS FOR SUMMER 

The church office will begin summer office hours in June. Summer office hours will be: 

  9:00am-12:00pm Monday - Friday, from June 20 to September 3.


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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