(Image: Greek Cross with Chalice, Ironwork,
Benton Chapel, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN)
©Order of Worship for Sunday June 18, 2023
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Father’s Day
Holy Communion
Pride Month
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Text for hymns are found below each hymn. Click on the hymn highlighted text for music if shown.
Prelude:…………“Faith of Our Fathers”…………..Greg D.
Words: Frederick W. Faber, 1849 Music: Henri F. Hemy, 1864 arr. by G. Dixon
Coming of the Light:……………………………………..Evan G.
Greetings:……………………………………………Pastor Steven
Opening Prayer:……………………….…….…..Beverly B.
Opening Hymns:…..“Children of the Heavenly Father”
#141 UMH
Words: Caroline V. Sandell-Berg, 1855; tran: by Ernst W. Olson, 1925
Music: Swedish melody Trans. © 1925, renewed 1953 Augsburg/Fortress
1. Children of the heavenly Father
safely in his bosom gather;
nestling bird nor star in heaven
such a refuge e’er was given.
2. God his own doth tend and nourish;
in his holy courts they flourish;
from all evil things he spares them;
in his mighty arms he bears them.
3. Neither life nor death shall ever
from the Lord his children sever;
unto them his grace he showeth,
and their sorrows all he knoweth.
4. Though he giveth or he taketh,
God his children ne’er forsaketh;
his the loving purpose solely
to preserve them safe and holy.
“Standing on the Promises” #374 UMH
Words: R. Kelso Carter, 1886 Music: R Kelso Carter, 1886
1. Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
through eternal ages let his praises ring;
glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
Standing, standing, standing on the promises
of God my savior, standing, standing, I’m
standing on the promises of God.
2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
Standing, standing, standing on the promises
of God my savior, standing, standing, I’m
standing on the promises of God.
3. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord,
overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
Standing, standing, standing on the promises
of God my savior, standing, standing, I’m
standing on the promises of God.
4. Standing on the promises I cannot fail,
Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
Standing, standing, standing on the promises
of God my savior, standing, standing, I’m
standing on the promises of God.
Announcements:……………………………………………Lorri B.
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Offertory: …… “Behold The Lamb”……………….Choir
Words and Music: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend and Kristyn Lennox Getty
© 2007 THANK YOU MUSIC (PRS)
Offertory Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (The Doxology) #95
The United Methodist Hymnal
Words by Thomas Ken, 1674
Music attributed 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 Steven
Prayers of the People:……………………………Pastor Steven
Hymn of Preparation:……“The Family Prayer Song” #2188 TFWS
Words and Music: Morris Chapman
© 1993 Maranatha Praise, Inc. admin. By The Copyright Co.
1. Come and fill our homes with your presence;
you alone are worthy of our reverence.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
We will serve the Lord.
2. Lord we vow to live holy,
bowing our knees to you only.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
We will serve the Lord.
Gospel Lesson: ………..John 17:20-26……… Beverly B.
“I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. Father, I desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.
“Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
Sermon:……..“Know Your Father”………..Pastor Steven
Holy Communion:……………………………….Pastor Steven
Communion Hymn:………..“In Remembrance of Me” #2254 TFWS
Words: Ragan Courtney Music: Buryl Red
© 1972 Broadman Press; assigned to Van Ness Press, Inc.
1. In remembrance of me, eat this bread.
In remembrance of me, drink this wine.
In remembrance of me, pray for the time
when God’s own will is done.
2. In remembrance of me, heal the sick.
In remembrance of me, feed the poor.
In remembrance of me, open the door
and let your neighbors in, let them in.
Take, eat, and be comforted; drink and
remember, too, that this is my body and
precious blood shed for you, shed for you.
3. In remembrance of me, search for truth.
In remembrance of me, always love.
In remembrance of me, don’t look above,
but in your heart, look for God.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Closing Hymn:………“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” #664 UMH
Words: Omer Westendor, 1964 Music: Welsh folk tune;
Words © 1964 World Library Publications, Inc.; harm,
© 1972 Contemporary Worship 4
1. Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,
the people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended the fruits of
our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching,
shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us
to work for God’s kingdom and answer the call.
2. With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living,
the tasks of our everyday life we will face.
Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring,
embracing God’s children of each tribe and race.
With your grace you feed us, with your light now lead us;
unite us as one in this life that we share. Then may all
the living with praise and thanksgiving give honor
to Christ and that name which we bear.
Dismissal with Blessing: …………………..………..Pastor Steven
Postlude:…..…….“Love Will Be Our Home”……………Greg D.
Words and Music: Steven Curtis Chapman © 1988 New Wings Music, a div.
of Lorenz Creative Services
CONFESSION & PARDON
Pastor Steven: 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 Steven: 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 Steven: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor Steven: Lift up your hearts. The pastor may lift hands and keep them raised.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor Steven: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor Steven: 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 Steven: 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 Steven: All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.
All: Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
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