*Those who are able are invited to stand
Gathering
“In
Perfect Peace” S.K. Riggs
Welcome and Announcements
Preparing
for Worship
*Choral Introit “Come Let Us Sing” J. Lindh
*Invocation:
O God, our God, as you were with the wedding
party in Cana of Galilee, be with us
here today. The wine of our lives and souls has run out.
Fill this place with the presence
of Your
Holy Spirit. Fill the water pots of our souls this day with new and fresh wine
from your
wine cellar. The wine of yesterday is gone; it is stale; it is old. Today, God,
send your
anointing power in this place and in the lives of your people that we may
find
strength to hold on and hold out. Help us to know that the best wine is yet to
come, and
we can taste and see your goodness. Show yourself to be powerful,
empowering, and
awesome this day and for all times to come. In the name of Jesus
the
Christ, we pray. Amen.
*Hymn “Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here” (verses
1 & 2) #647
Celebrating
Human Relations Day
Litany for Justice:
One: Call
to Justice and Mercy
The Lord calls us, Church,
Hear the cry of the oppressed!
All: How
long, O Lord, will your servants be caught
Sleeping in the comforts of the status quo!
One: Awake,
Body of Christ, Arise with Justice and Mercy!
All: Speak,
Lord, for your servants are listening.
One: O,
Christian, do not be afraid,
Speak Justice and Show Mercy!
All: Open
our mute lips that we might advocate for the voiceless
Wash our bloodstained hands that we might aid the hurting.
One: The
Lord calls us, Church,
Hear the cry of the oppressed!
All: Speak,
Lord, for your servants are listening!
Prayer for Justice
*Hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” #519
Entering
into the Word
Scripture 1
Corinthians 12:1-11
Children’s Sermon
Anthem “Come Thou
Fount of Every Blessing” Choir
Scripture John 2:1-11
Sermon
A Time of Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / 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. Amen.
Sharing
our blessings
Offering our Gifts and Tithes
Offertory “Contemplation” J. Rasley
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All
Blessings Flow”
#94
*Offering Prayer:
Loving
God,
With
these gifts we worship and serve you, the source of every good and perfect
gift.
We
thank you for the gift of new life, given through your son, our savior, Jesus
Christ,
the Light of the World. Christ has found us, restored us and called us to be his light in
the world, spreading peace, justice and love
among all your people. Use these humble
gifts and use us, dear God, through your Holy
Spirit, to do your will and to fulfill your
purpose in every life we can touch with the love
of Christ. Amen.
Taking the Word to the World
*Hymn “Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love”
#566
*Benediction
*Hymn “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” (refrain) #251
Postlude “Recessional” J. Mansfield
Jonah (Leo’s friend) – was in hospital,
diagnosed with an autoimmune disease
Sue Clapper- continued healing
Tom (Eddie’s friend)-frontal lobe damage,
continued healing and recovery
Barry (Sherry’s friend)-
pneumonia, congestive heart failure
Mike (Tammy’s friend)-diagnosed with non Hodgkins Lymphoma, began treatment
Our community-unrest, fighting and violence
Mercy and safety for those traveling
Patience and strength for all those students and
professors beginning new semesters