PRELUDE
“The Sunken Cathedral” (Debussy) Luke Arnold
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fred Hartsook
CALL TO WORSHIP
Alice Bailey
As we gather on this holy day,
we pray for the posture of servants of God:
for openness, so we may be surprised by God’s grace;
for humility, so we may be changed by Christ’s compassion;
for discernment, so we may hear Christ calling us;
for courage, so we may take the steps to answer.
Let us worship the Living God,
the One who is our reason for praise.
HYMN OF PRAISE
“O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” – GTG #618
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
You shower us with blessings, with chances to
know your grace.
Still, O Lord, we twist your promises and pray
for blessings we can own.
You call us to leave our selfish ways and
follow your call to compassion.
Still, O Lord, we choose shallow belief over
transformative faith.
You have told us that your love is enough,
that the waters of mercy will not run dry.
Still, O Lord, we choose fear instead of trust,
hiding behind the illusion that we can survive
on our own.
Forgive us, Holy One, and by your forgiveness,
offer us a chance to try again.
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
Psalm 130NRSV
2 Samuel 1:17-27NRSV
SERMON “God Saves” Fred Hartsook
HYMN OF RESPONSE “My Song Is Love Unknown” – GTG 209
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 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – GTG #39
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE “Idyll” (MacDowell)
Pastor Seth will be away on vacation June 25 through July 8.
If you have a pastoral care need, please contact the church office (360-733-1325) or your deacon. Rev. Becca Neimeyer and Rev. Greg Ellis are available for support and Fred Hartsook will be preaching on June 27 at St. James.
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 was sent out this week. Thank you!
GODLY PLAY: Martin Luther King Jr / Rosa Parks
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 27th, the Lectionary texts are:
Psalm 130 (worship)
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 (preaching)
Psalm 30
Job 38:1-11
Lamentations 3:22-33
Mark 5:21-43
St. James Book Club is currently reading Bill Browder’s Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man’s Fight for Justice, A financial caper, a crime thriller, and a political crusade, Red Notice is the story of one man taking on overpowering odds to change the world. We will be meeting Monday evening July 19th @ 7:00. Email tracy@saintjamespres.org for the Zoom link.
PRIDE SUNDAY RESOURCES
Carla Shafer will be making an announcement today about some of the ways St. James supports LGBTQIA+ resources in our denomination and beyond.
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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