Celebrating the Sacrament of Communion

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1 *Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord, God Almighty 138 Prayer of Confession Song All I Need Is You Sing twice as we seek God s forgiveness- Assurance of Forgiveness Olivia Campbell, YAAD God I come to you and confess that often times when we bow our heads it is not to pray but to turn our heads from the suffering around us. Remind us that in you we are larger than we remember and we contain a multitudes of your presence as we live in a foreign world thank you for the reality of who you are demonstrated on the cross and we can look at it and see the big mess that shows us that redemption is not always pretty but the most beautiful thing we will find Continue to remind us that Jesus came to engage with suffering and not ignore it. When we don t want to leave our pews to do that we can look and see that he left the throne in heaven to do exactly that. Give us courage to use words like rap and sexual assault to acknowledge the suffering people are going through Thank you for the new life you show us in our children and that repentance is not just words but a choice to change our minds Prayer of Illumination Equipping Affirmation of Faith Confession of Belhar, South Africa We believe that unity must become visible so that the world may believe that separation, enmity and hatred between people and groups is sin which Christ has already conquered and accordingly that anything which threatens this unity may have no place in the church and must be resisted we are obligated to give ourselves willingly and joyfully to be of benefit and blessing to one another that the church must stand where the Lord stands, namely against injustice and with the wronged. Therefore, we reject any doctrine which absolutizes either natural diversity or the sinful separation of people in such a way that hinders or breaks the visible and active unity of the church; which explicitly or implicitly maintains that descent or any other human or social factor should be consideration in determining membership of the church. Celebrating the Sacrament of Communion Invitation Song Seed, Scattered and Sown Glory to God Congregation joins in singing the second and third time. The 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 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. Words of Institution *Celebrating Generosity & the Sacrament Share your financial offering and prayer offerings by placing them in the basket as you come forward for communion. Prayer cards and offering envelopes are available in the pews. Song One Bread, One Body Gospel Reading Luke 8:22-25 (Pew Bible page 1606) Epistle Reading Ephesians 1:18-19 (Pew Bible page 1818 ) Growing Young Disciples -Children remain in worship for the holiday weekend-

2 Prayer Sending *Hymn My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout Insert Glory to God Hymnal *Benediction Following worship, be our guest for coffee and refreshments and time for fellowship hosted by Chinook Covenant Group. Learn More about the 222 nd General Assembly Interested in learning more about the PCUSA and its vibrant ministry done on our behalf here and around the world? Join Pastor Miriam before worship Sunday, July 24 th and July 31 st from 9:00-9:45 in the Fireside Room to see, hear and explore in more depth actions considered and passed by the 222 nd General Assembly of the PCUSA. You can also access all the overtures that came before the Assembly by visiting The nursery will be open for childcare though older children may enjoy the conversation and images from GA. Actions taken by the 222 nd GA include: Adoption of the first Confession from the southern hemisphere: Confession of Belhar, South Africa 1986 Election of Co-Moderators, Rev. Jan Edmiston and Rev. Denise Anderson on the 60 th Year of Women s Ordination Election of the first black Stated Clerk of the PCUSA, J. Herbert Nelson. Proposed new Directory for Worship to be voted on by Presbyteries and 223 rd GA in 2018 for approval o Shorter with more accessible language for training elder, deacons, and educating new members o Eliminates baptism as a prerequisite for receiving communion Report from Presbyterian Foundation on Positive Investments in Palestine after actions from the 221 st GA Adoption of Clergy Letter Project: affirming Evolution & Creation as two different and complimentary forms of truth. Dorothy Stickney and Bill Nelson 125 th Historical Tidbit Several years ago Presbyterians traveled to Polebridge to enjoy their July 4th Parade, some participated and all enjoyed a picnicking at Dan & Laura Deck s cabin. Lee Scifers Mountain Messenger Hear Ye, Hear Ye, the Church Has Left the Building!! 4 th of JULY PARADE tomorrow will feature the MISSION of FPC Kalispell. At 7:30am, JuJu sets up ramps in the FPC parking lot. At 8:00am, JuJu helps welcome our VBS children and guests. At 8:30am, VBS kids load up to their first day at Glacier Camp. At 10:00am, two FPC vehicles will join the parade celebrating our 125 th Anniversary of serving the community followed by the JuJu van and skateboarders. Following the parade, ALL are invited for a simple BBQ meal hosted by JuJu in our parking lot. COME BE PART OF THIS AMAZING DAY & BRING A FRIEND! LANHAM LECTURES: Adult Bible Study at Glacier Camp July th for $25/day for commuters and $93/person with double room and all meals. FPC scholarships available. Theme: My Cup Runneth Over: Scripture, Faith and the Promise of Abundant Life. Go to glacierpresbytery.org for more information and how to register. Glacier VBS DAY CAMP begins this week! Pray for all the participants, both kids and their families. Thanks to this congregation, no child will be turned away due to cost! Space remains available for all children 6-10 years of age. Registration forms at Monday, July 4 Office Closed 8:00 VBS Registration 10:00 Parade with FPC Floats 10:30 JuJu Free Skate & BBQ Community Lunch Wednesday, July 6 1: th Anniversary Team Meeting Friday, July 8 5:00 Serious JuJu Skate Night (707 W. Center) Hosting Boy Scouts overnight from NC Saturday, July 9 1:00 Boreas Covenant Group at Athorn Home, 4097 Sylvan Lane, Bigfork or carpool from church Order of Worship First Presbyterian Church Kalispell, Montana July 3, :00 a.m. Election of Co-Moderators, Jan Edmiston & Denise Anderson by the 222 nd General Assembly of the PCUSA Welcome to Worship Gathering Lighting of the Trinity Candle *Call to Worship As we look to celebrate our country s freedom, We stand with our sisters and brothers whose longing for freedom and peace for their children goes unanswered. The road of reconciliation and peacemaking is long. In Christ the world is reconciled to God. In worship, furnish us with unyielding hope as we work for Your kingdom of peace and justice for all! *Those who are able, please stand The congregation responds with the bold print.

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