WELCOME
OPENING LITANY
L: Behold, now is the acceptable time;
C: Now is the day of salvation.
L: Turn us again, O God of our salvation,
C: That the light of your face may shine on us.
L: May your justice shine like the sun;
C: And may the poor be lifted up.
GATHERING SONG
“Behold, How Pleasant/Miren qué Bueno”
PRAYER
L: Gracious God, in Jesus you redeem us and invite all people to you. Draw us closer to you, and in so doing, draw us closer to one another, that we may be strengthened to follow in the way of Jesus’ cross and resurrection. In Jesus’ name we pray.
C: Amen.
MESSAGE: ANNA HANSEN - Psalm 98:4
MUSICAL RESPONSE
“Shout to the Lord"
FAITHFUL ENGAGEMENT
You are invited to think about a person whose life and faith have influenced your own. Maybe it is a person from this congregation, or community, or your family. Give thanks for that person. Now, think about yourself and the ways you hope to shape and influence the faith of future generations. Give thanks for the ways you can and do share faith with others.
(Moment of silent reflection)
PRAYERS
L: Let us offer our prayers to God. For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
L: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
L: For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
L: For the health of the creation, for abundant harvests that all may share, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
L: For public servants, the government, and those who protect us; for those who work to bring peace, justice, healing, and protection in this and every place, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
L: For those who are sick and suffering, and for those who are in captivity, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
L: For deliverance in the time of affliction, wrath, danger, and need, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
L: For all servants of the church, for this assembly, and for people who await from the Lord great and abundant mercy, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
L: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
C: Amen.
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
BLESSING AND DISMISSAL
L: Let us bless the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
L: The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
C: Amen.
SENDING SONG
“Go, My Children, With My Blessing”
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