PRELUDE Luke Arnold
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Kyle Anderson
*CALL TO WORSHIP Jennie McLaurin, Lector
We gather to worship our God of wonder,
and we gather to meditate on God’s works
and mighty deeds.
Our God who is great and mighty,
with arms stretched out,
welcomes us into the fold.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “For the Beauty of the Earth” – GTG #14
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God,
we confess that we desire what is not your will.
We fear failure
and cling to unquestioned habits.
We are truly sorry and repent
of what we have done
and what we have not done.
Show us the path of your prophetic way.
Open our eyes to new ventures.
Help us love our neighbors as ourselves.
Forgive us and renew us,
in the name of life abundant,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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
CHORAL ANTHEM “River in Judea”
by Linda Marcus & Jack Feldman; arr. John Leavitt
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 16 pgs. 495-496
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON READING Galatians 5:1, 13-25 pgs. 190-191
Psalm 16NRSV
Galatians 5:1ESV
Galatians 5:13-25ESV
SERMON “No Chains” Rev. Kyle Anderson
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” – GTG #825
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
*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 “Will You Come and Follow Me” – GTG #726
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.
The Godly Play room will open at 10:15am for songs and memory verse time, with the lesson starting at 10:35am. Students will be brought upstairs for the final hymn.
LECTIONARY TEXTS
For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts, this week,
June 26th, the Lectionary texts are:
Psalm 16 (worship)
Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (preaching)
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
1 Kings 19:16-16, 19-21
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Luke 9:51-62
ST. JAMES BOOK CLUB is currently reading Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. A novel told in verse, it discusses the author's childhood as an African American growing up in the 1960s in South Carolina and New York.
We will meet the third Monday in July, July 18th at 7:00pm. Email tracy@saintjamespres.org for the Zoom link. Books are available in
the church office.
ANNUAL PICNIC
The Annual All Church Picnic will be Sunday, July 24th, 12pm-2pm at Lake Padden Playground Shelter. Bring your own lunch and Deacons will provide dessert.
PULPIT FLOWERS
There is a flower sign-up calendar on the bulletin board in the Horizon Room. Please contact Cheryl McGregor with any questions.
CREATION CAMP Vacation Bible School is back!
June 27th-30th 9am-11:30am
Registration opens April 11th for kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Join us for Godly Play stories, crafts, music, games, science projects, and more! We will also need volunteers before, during, and after camp! Let Tracy know if you are interested in registering or volunteering, or if you have any questions!
Registration link: https://fpcbellingham.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1225429
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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