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©Order of Worship August 08, 2021
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
&
Holy Communion
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Text for hymns are found below each hymn. Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.
Prelude: “Forever”………………………………Robert D.
Words: Chris Tomlin Music: Chris Tomlin ©2001 worshiptogether.com
Songs (ASCAP)/sixsteps Music (ASCAP) admin at EMICMGPublishing.com
Greetings………………………………………Pastor Juan
Opening Prayer: ……………………………….Diane C.
Opening Hymn: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” #3176 W&S
Words: Brian Doerksen Music: Brian Doerksen ©Vineyard Songs
(UK)/EIRE.) admin. By Mercy/Vineyard Publishing in North America
Come, now is the time to worship.
Come, now is the time to give your heart.
Come, just as you are to worship.
Come, just as you are before your God,
Come.
One day every tongue will confess you are God.
One day every knee will bow.
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
who gladly choose you now.
Come, now is the time to worship.
Come, now is the time to give your heart.
Come, just as you are to worship.
Come, just as you are before your God,
Come.
One day every tongue will confess you are God.
One day every knee will bow.
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
who gladly choose you now.
One day every tongue will confess you are God.
One day every knee will bow.
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
who gladly choose you now.
Come, now is the time to worship.
Come, now is the time to give your heart.
Come, just as you are to worship.
Come, just as you are before your God,
Come. Come. Come. Come.
Psalm Lesson with Response: Psalm 130…………..…Diane C.
Leader: Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD.
All: Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!
Leader: If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?
All: But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.
Leader: I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;
All: my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.
Leader: O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem.
All: It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
Hymn of Preparation: “Christ, We Are Blest” verses 1&4
#3174 W&S
Words: Steve Gamaas-Holmes Music: Irish Folk Melody
Words: © 2009, harm. © 1964 Abingdon Press, admin.
by The Copyright Company
Verses 1&4
1.Christ, we are blest as we gather to dine,
strengthened for love by the bread and the wine.
This is your body, now entering ours,
strong with your loving miraculous powers.
4.Jesus, you feed us, then bid us to leave,
sharing with others the love we receive.
We are your body, sent by your command,
making love real as the bread in our hands.
Gospel Lesson: John 6:35, 41-51…..……………………..Diane C.
Sermon….……….……………………………………………Pastor Juan
Giving of our tithes and offerings…………………………Diane C.
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Offertory: “Here is Bread, Here is Wine” #2266 TFWS
Words: Graham Kendrick Music: Graham Kendrick
© 1992 Make Way Music, admin. By Music Services, Inc.
1.Here is bread, here is wine:
Christ is with us: He is with us. Break the bread;
taste the wine: Christ is with us here.
2.Here is grace, here is peace:
Christ is with us: He is with us. Know his grace;
find his peace: Feast on Jesus here.
Refrain
In this bread there is healing; in this cup there’s
life forever. In the moment by the Spirit
Christ is with us here.
3.Here we are, joined in one:
Christ is with us: He is with us.
We’ll proclaim till he comes Jesus crucified.
Refrain
In this bread there is healing; in this cup there’s
life forever. In this moment by the Spirit
Christ is with us here.
Offertory Response: The Doxology #95 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois, 1551
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him,
all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly
host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer after receiving…………………………………….Pastor Juan
Prayers of The People…………………………….………Pastor Juan
Holy Communion……………………..…………………….Pastor Juan
Liturgy, prayers and responses are located below this copy of order of worship.
Closing Hymn: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” #2145 TFWS
Words: African American spiritual Music: African American spiritual
1.I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a
river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a
river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
2.I’ve got joy like a fountain…
3.I’ve got love like an ocean…
Dismissal with Blessing…….…………………..………Pastor Juan
Postlude: “Since Jesus Came Into MyHeart”……………Robert D.
Words: R.H. McDaniel Music: Charles H. Gabriel
CONFESSION & PARDON
Pastor Juan: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All pray in silence.
Pastor Juan: Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: Glory to God. Amen.
THE PEACE
Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.
All, including the pastor, exchange signs and words of God’s peace by crossing hands, wave to one another due to social distancing guidelines.
Pastor Juan: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor Juan: Lift up your hearts. The pastor may lift hands and keep them raised.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor Juan: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor Juan: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor Juan: In union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor Juan: All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father (God ), now and forever.
All: Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER*
Pastor Juan: And now, with the confidence of children of God, let us pray:
All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
BREAKING THE BREAD
Elements are consecrated by the Pastor at this point. Elements are also sealed and prepackaged for sanitation reasons and in accordance with CDC and state guidance on COVID-19.
GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP
Ushers will call people one by one to come to the Lord’s table to grab the consecrated elements which are pre-packaged with grape juice on one side and wafer on the other side. You will walk back to your seat and partake in eating and drinking the body and blood of Christ.
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