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Praise Music: “Weave” CCS 327
Call to Worship
- Reader 1: Friends, brothers and sisters, Listen!
- Reader 2: Be Cheerful!
- Reader 3: Be Uplifting!
- Reader 4: Be Unified in Peace!
- Reader 1: And the God of love and peace will dwell here
- Reader 2: Greet one another with God’s holiness
- Reader 3: Greet one another with God’s love
- Reader 4: Greet one another with God’s peace
- Reader 1: The amazing grace of God
- Reader 2: The extravagant love of God
- Reader 3: And the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit is with us!
- Reader 4: We are all invited!
- All Readers: Hallelujah! Amen!
*Hymn of Invitation: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” CCS 52
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
Focus Moment: Stop and Go Invitation
*Hymn of Invitation: “Called by Christ to Love Each Other” CCS 577
Disciples’ Generous Response
“I would exhort you that you remember that every good gift comes of Christ.”
Just as each person’s invitation to Christ is important, every gift is important to God and the ministry of the church. We can celebrate with joy by offering our responses to God’s invitation and grace.
Receiving and Blessing of the Offerings
Prayer for Peace
Light the Peace Candle
You have called us to pursue peace and establish the cause of Zion. We understand this as the call to share your peace in all of its personal, interpersonal, community and worldwide dimensions. Help us invite others into our quest for justice and equality. Hear our prayer, O Lord. Amen.
Ministry
*Hymn of Benediction: “Send Me Forth” CCS 651
Benediction
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