S E R V I C E O F W O R S H I P T H I R D S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T J U N E 2 6, a reconciling congregation

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1 light. sky. life that grows from Earth. sun and moon and stars for day and for night. living things in water and air and on land. humankind, woman and man. Sabbath, a day to celebrate. S E R V I C E O F W O R S H I P T H I R D S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T J U N E 2 6, O N - L I N E E D I T I O N 215 SOMERS ROAD EAST LONGMEADOW, MA The Rev. Kelly D. Turney, Pastor J. T. Cavicchia, Director of Music a reconciling congregation

2 PRELUDE & BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST gathering to praise *CALL TO WORSHIP We lift our voices in praise with the voice of light: shimmering in star skies and moonrise, flooding bright with sun. We give thanks to God: Mystery, Teacher, and Revealer. We lift our voices in praise with the voice of waters: tumbling free, running deep, bringing life; moving on. We give thanks to God: Source, Life, Power. We lift our voices in praise with the voice of living things: bird and whale song, cricket lullabies, salmon returning. We give thanks to God: Creator, Love, and Breath. Seasons of the Spirit *OPENING HYMN Morning Has Broken 145 GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS A MISSION MOMENT A way forward for the Montessori Children s Corner CONFESSING WHO WE ARE Seasons of the Spirit Loving God, Gracious Christ, Empowering Spirit, what a gift we have to live in relationship. To live in relationship with You: knowing ourselves accepted, finding ourselves graced, hearing ourselves called. To live in relationship within this good creation: blessed together in original goodness, held together in mutual care, joined together in common life.

3 To live in relationship with one another: grounded in life-giving community, formed by truth-telling stories, knit with spirit-renewing fellowship. In silence, let us reflect on the gift that is ours in you, O Creator, and in all that is made and being made. (Silence) Amen. *ASSURANCE & EXCHANGINGING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you, and also with you. listening to the word OPENING THE WORD WITH CHILDREN Theda Cornbower *A READING FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURE Genesis 1:1-2:4a And there was evening and there was morning, the day. For the word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us, for the word of God within us, thanks be to God. MINISTRY OF MUSIC God Created Heaven and Earth Traditional Taiwanese PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER from the Prayer Journal There s the presence of peace in this room, there s the presence of peace in this room. In God s tenderness is found peace that passes human bounds. There s the presence of peace in this room. O alleluia, sing alleluia! We bless your holy name, we bless your name. O alleluia, sing alleluia! There s a spirit of love in this place. 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.

4 *HYMN OF ILLUMINATION How Great Thou Art 77 A READING FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 8 Stephen Mitchell & Nan Merrill Unnamable God, how measureless in your power on all the earth and how radiant in the sky! You have made us co-creators of the earth! Guardians of the planet! To care for all your creatures, to tend the land, the sea, and the air we breathe; all that you have made, You have placed in our hands. Unnamable God, how terrible is our power on all the earth! THE WORD PROCLAIMED The Rev. Kelly Turney responding in trust OFFERING OUR TITHES & GIFTS *DOXOLOGY 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Greg Dell, Celebrating Faith *CLOSING HYMN & TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD All Things Bright and Beautiful 147 *SENDING FORTH *POSTLUDE *congregation standing

5 ushers Betty Edgett, Ellen Potter lay reader Linda McGrady security check Dave Ritchie greeter Carolyn Freeman nursery Natalya Yazhbin last Sunday s attendance: 63 The flowers that beautify our sanctuary this morning are in observance of the 63 rd anniversary of Carol s mother and late father, given by Bill & Carol J. p r a y e r c o n c e r n s, m i n i s t r y o p p o r t u n i t i e s, a n d n o t e s Prayers for: The Greener s friend, Tom, as he continues his battle with cancer. Ruth O. at Wingate at East Longmeadow, Pavilion Suites A104. Carol J. following cataract surgery. Prayers of Thanksgiving: that Scott G. is on the mend and back with us again. Congratulations for Bev K. s grandson and family on their new house. SUMMERTIME July Worship 6:30 p.m. On the lawn. Bring a quilt or lawn chair. Ice Cream & Fellowship following. Charge Conference July 24 following 6:30 service For the purpose of celebrating those who lead and affirming our new leadership for the year ahead.

6 today 10:00 am monday, 6/27 7:00 pm tuesday, 6/28 10:00 am 4:30-7:30 pm t h i s w e e k GAP Retreat Fellowship Time Hall Pastor leaves for NH worship planning meeting through 6/28 GAP Youth Room Covenant Group St. Marie Parlor Janet Stabile Youth Room v i s i t o r s c o r n e r WELCOME! Blessing to all on this day of the Lord. A special welcome is extended to guests sharing worship with us. We praise God for everyone who has gathered here today at East Longmeadow United Methodist Church (ELUMC), and we pray that God s Spirit will rest on each person, member and visitor alike, as we worship together. There are LARGE Print bulletins and hymnals available for those who would prefer to use them. The ushers can assist with pocket hearing enhancers and childcare. There is a nursery for toddlers and babies, and rocking chairs in the rear s a f e s a n c t u a r y wednesday, 6/29 7:00 pm Cheshire Mission Organizational Meeting Hall thursday, 6/30 7:30 pm 7:30 pm AlAnon St. Marie Parlor Recovery Youth Room saturday, 7/2 8:30-11:30 am Janet Stabile Youth Room sunday, 7/3 6:30 pm 7:15 pm Worship; Holy Communion; Communion offering for Children & Poverty front lawn Ice Cream & Fellowship Time This church is committed to providing a safe place for our children. o u r m i s s i o n As disciples of Jesus Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit, we welcome the risks involved in following God s call to engage in ministries that raise the level of hope for those who cry out for love and justice. s t a t e m e n t o f i n c l u s i o n We embrace God's good gift of diversity and believe all persons are of sacred worth. Therefore, we welcome people of every age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic condition, family structure, and physical or mental ability into the full participation of this congregation. Our passion for a wide welcome of all God's children moves us to participate in reconciling and justice ministries so that we might truly open minds, open hearts, and open doors.