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Pentecost 5 Festival 6 28 20
Pentecost 5 Festival 6 28 20
GATHERING TOGETHER
Welcome to God’s grace – where the world’s labels don’t apply.
Step into God’s time and presence. Hear God’s gentle whisper: “Be still and know that I am God.”
Let your body and mind rest, and open your heart to God in worship and prayer. Welcome each
other in the love of Christ. Extend hospitality to those new in our midst. “This is the day the Lord has
made. Let us rejoice in it!”
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Called into unity with one another and the whole creation, let us pray for
our shared world.
A brief silence
God of companionship, encourage our relationships with our siblings in
Christ. Bless our conversations. Shape our shared future and give us
hearts eager to join in a festive shout of praise. Hear us, O God. Your
mercy is great.
God of abundance, you make your creation thrive and grow to provide all
that we need. Inspire us to care for our environment and be attuned to
where the earth is crying out. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
God of mercy, your grace is poured out for all. Inspire authorities, judges,
and politicians to act with compassion. Teach us to overcome fear with
hope, meet hate with love, and welcome one another as we would welcome
you. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
God of care, accompany all who are in deepest need. Comfort those who are
sick, lonely, or abandoned. Strengthen those who are in prison or awaiting
trial. Renew the spirits of all who call upon you. Hear us, O God. Your
mercy is great.
God of community, we give thanks for this congregation. Give us passion to
embrace your mission and the vision to recognize where you are leading us.
Teach us how to live more faithfully with each other. Hear us, O God. Your
mercy is great.
Receive these prayers, O God, and those too deep for words; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen
STAND
OFFERING PRAYER
God of goodness and growth,
All creation is yours, and your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.
Water and word, wine and bread: these are signs of your abundant
grace. Nourish us through these gifts, that we might proclaim your
steadfast love in our communities and in the world, through Jesus
Christ, our strength and our song. Amen
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all
places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our
Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his
glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all
the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we
praise your name and join their unending hymn:
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
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ACCLAMATION OF FAITH
Together we acclaim our faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again!
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Friends of Jesus, come to the table. Receive nourishment for your journey.
SIT
COMMUNION
All are welcome to eat & drink at the Lord's Table. Jesus Christ is present in the bread & wine. Come and eat!
Holy Communion is served at the altar rail and the two stations below the altar. Following the usher’s
direction, please proceed down the center aisle toward the altar. If you require a gluten-free wafer,
please request one from the pastor at the altar during communion. Red wine and white grape juice are
available in each tray of cups. After communing, you may return to your seat down the side aisle. If you
would like to receive the Lord's Supper where you are seated, please tell the usher, who will ensure the gifts
of God come to you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STAND
BLESSING
Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things
to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. God, the
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creator, +Jesus the Christ, and the Holy Spirit, the comforter, bless you and
keep you in eternal love. Amen
SENDING HYMN ELW #719 “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life ” vs 1,4
SENDING
Go in peace. Christ is with you.
Thanks be to God.