Sunday July 19, 2020

CANDLE-LIGHTING

If you have a candle at home that you are using for our worship gathering, you can light it at this time. We light a candle each week as a reminder of God’s presence with us through the Holy Spirit. Hear the words of our Prayer of the Day as we light our candles:

Rock of Israel and cornerstone of our common life, you are not bound by our visions, our structures, our doctrine. We cannot predict your coming or going, yet you have given us your story, your family, your work to do. Meet us here. Shape us for service in your world, for we carry the name of Jesus and live by the power of your breath. Amen.* (based on Genesis 28:10-15) 

CALL TO WORSHIP* 

(based on Psalm 86)

People of God, let us gather to worship and praise God’s name.

I give thanks to you, O God, with my whole heart.

I will glorify your name forever!

For great is your steadfast love for me.

You have delivered my soul from the depths.

God says, “Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go.”

HYMN: "Heaven's Here"

PRAYER TIME*

Pause for individual prayers: Take a moment to silently lift your prayers and praises to God. Whatever you have on your heart today, share it with God in this time of silence. 

The Jesus who invites all to come to him, also teaches us to pray. So let us join together with the words of the Lord’s Prayer:

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 

your kingdom come, your will be done, 

on earth as it is 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.

SCRIPTURE READINGS: Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

MEDITATION 

OFFERINGS

God's gifts to us are abundant, and in gratitude we offer our hearts and our gifts to God. Offerings may be contributed online here, or can be mailed to the home of our church Treasurer (address in church directory). 

We also invite you to consider contributing to our Mosaic Mennonite Conference Shalom Fund. This fund helps our congregations and ministries respond to members and neighbors in ways that provide support for basic and essential needs. We greatly appreciate your generous support of this ministry.  

SENDING BLESSING

Go forth as beloved children of God, living in hope and confident in God’s promises. 

May God our parent, 

Christ our brother, 

and the Spirit who gives us breath 

bless you and keep you 

this day and forevermore.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

• Can you think of any unexpected places where you noticed God's presence?

*Adapted from Kimberly Bracken Long. Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 2: Trinity Sunday through Reign of Christ (p. 80-86).