Prelude & Processional . . . . . . Andrew Dahab
Ode to Joy
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Please remain seated unless otherwise instructed.
Welcome . . . . . . Karlie Adams
Call to Worship . . . . . . Parker Brown
Leader: We have come together in the name of God.
People: We have come together in faith.
Leader: We worship God with joy.
People: We worship God with gratitude.
Leader: Thank you to the God of all. Amen.
Confession . . . . . . Declan Hughes
We want to follow your way of love.
We try every day.
Sometimes we make mistakes and
forget to love other people.
Please help us to be kind and generous.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love . . . . . . Ava Owen-Ritter
Response
Passing of the Peace . . . . . . Ben Oliver
Please greet your neighbors with:
The Peace of God Be With You
Word to the Grown-Ups . . . . . . Andrew Dahab
Anthem
Love Your Neighbor
Cindy Berry (b. 1949)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison) . . . . . . Parker Brown
May we roll the stones away
from the hidden places in our lives,
revealing the light, life, and love
you have for us. Amen.
First Scripture Lesson . . . . . . Our Kindergarten, First and Second Graders
Matthew 22:37-39
Second Scripture Lesson . . . . . . Our Third and Fourth Graders
Galatians 5:22-23
Response to Reading . . . . . . Ben Oliver
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Like a Good Neighbor . . . . . . Derek Mathes, Ellherie Gillespie, Ethan Waite
Prayers of the People . . . . . . Henry Taber
The Lord’s Prayer . . . . . . Henry Taber
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Offering Ourselves and Our Service . . . . . . Elliott Slothower
Prayer of Dedication (Unison) . . . . . . Elliott Slothower
God, you have so greatly loved us, long sought us, and mercifully redeemed us. Give us grace that in everything, we may yield ourselves, our wills and our works. A continual thank offering to you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Doxology
607 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Closing Hymn
L’chi Lach
Debbie Friedman (1951-2011)
The Bel Canto Choir will sing L’chi Lach. This song refers to Genesis 12:1, when God says to Abraham, “Go forth to the land I will show you.” The Choir will sing the first verse and we will join them in singing the second verse.
L’chi lach, to a land that I will show you
Leich l’cha, to a place you do not know
L’chi lach, on your journey I will bless you
And you shall be a blessing,
You shall be a blessing,
You shall be a blessing,
L’chi lach
L’chi lach, and I shall make your name great
Leich l’cha, and all shall praise your name
L’chi lach, to the place that I will show you
L’sim-chat cha-yim,
L’sim-chat cha-yim,
L’sim-chat cha-yim,
L’chi lach
And you shall be a blessing,
You shall be a blessing,
You shall be a blessing,
L’chi lach
Charge and Benediction . . . . . . Our Preschool Class
Recessional
Postlude
Your children are wonderful teachers. Each Sunday they share their unique perspectives on life and faith, relationships and challenges. We appreciate their clear and open-hearted views. Your children remind us to listen to the stories of our current experience and the ancient stories of our faith. They remind us to be curious and enthusiastic and that listening is truly an act of love. Thank you for sharing your children with us! We look forward to being with your family in the years ahead!
PARTICIPANTS
Session Liaison: Karlie Adams
Bel Canto Choir: Becki Taylor, Heidi Shriver
Bel Canto Accompanist: Jim Craft
Andrew Dahab
Ben Oliver
Derek Mathes
Ellherie Gillespie
Elliott Slothower
Ethan Waite
Henry Taber
Miles Cvietusa
Our Preschool Class
Our Kindergarten Class
Our First and Second Grade Class
Our Third and Fourth Grade Class
Our Fifth Grade Class
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUNDAY
SCHOOL STAFF FOR 2023-2024
Kindergarten
Heather Kerr
Krista Ranby
Laura Strickland
Rob Mathes
Nancy Maynard
Grade 1, 2
Beth Gillespie
Lindsey Smith
Stu Gillespie
Grades 3, 4
Afton Williamson
Kate Kalanick
Katherine Dahab
Melissa Matson
Grade 5
Amy Slothower
Mary Schaefer
Pete Cvietusa
Rachel Taber
Substitute Teachers
Elyse Coberly
Soojin Kim
CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE
Erika Neale, Chair
Afton Williamson
Anna Wallenkamp
Christa Lee
Elyse Coberly
Kristin Furfari
Leena Waite
Rebecca Koenigberg
“Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.
Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” – Luke 18:16-17
“Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.” – Fred Rogers
“Kids: They dance before they learn there is anything that isn’t music.” – William E. Stafford
“Children are living messages we send to a time we will not see.” – Neil Postman
“Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about them.” – Urie Bronfenbrenner
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