God: An Eternal, Loving Community

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Prayer Requests

Call to Worship

Lord, you are king,

it’s your name we sing

and the heavens ring with your glory.

Infant sighs and baby cries,

defy the lies that we are just

a passing accident of time.

For even though the sky at night

is peppered with your wonder and delight,

still we are the ones

that find your kindness

and occupy your mind.

For you have made us in your image,

a little lower than yourself,

and honored us

by trusting us

to care for all

you have created.

Hymn of Praise

”Earth and All Stars” - CCS 102

Invocation

Offertory

During this time of a Disciples’ Generous Response, we focus on aligning our heart with God’s heart. The first Sunday of the month focuses the Disciples’ Generous Response on Abolish Poverty, End Suffering, which includes Oblation ministry. Our offerings are more than meeting budgets or funding mission. We can tangibly express our gratitude to God through our offerings, who is the giver of all.

As we share our mission tithes either by placing money in the plates or through eTithing, use this time to thank God for the many gifts received in life. Our hearts grow aligned with God’s when we gratefully receive and faithfully respond by living Christ’s mission.

Blessing and Receiving of Local and Worldwide Mission Tithes

Special Music

”Always” - Chris Tomlin

Sermon

Special Music

”How Great Thou Art” - Carrie Underwood

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Invitation to Communion

All are welcome at Christ’s table. The Lord’s Supper, or Communion, is a sacrament in which we remember the life, death, resurrection, and continuing presence of Jesus Christ. In Community of Christ, we also experience Communion as an opportunity to renew our baptismal covenant and to be formed as disciples who live Christ’s mission. Others may have different or added understandings within their faith traditions. We invite all who participate in the Lord’s Supper to do so in the love and peace of Jesus Christ.

Hymn

”Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” - CCS 53/54

Benediction

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