HOPE CHURCH FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 28, 2015 ~ 10:00 AM THE APPROACH TO GOD PRELUDE Fantasy on When In Our Music God Is a Glorified Arr. Albert L. Travis VOTUM AND SENTENCES Our help is in the name of the LORD who made heaven and earth. Amen. Psalm 124:8 I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and in God s word I hope. My soul waits for the LORD more than those who watch for the morning. My soul waits, and in God s word I hope. Hope in the LORD, people of God. With the LORD there is steadfast love and the power to redeem. from Psalm 130 *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Red #498 Our Help Is in the Name of God the LORD GENEVAN *SALUTATION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Be Still congregation sings twice BRIDGE Text and music 2005, Barbara Bridge. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Reprint under Licensing online # 606909 *Congregation standing as able Bold type indicates congregational response 3
to heal, to lift up, to bless, to sow kindness and tenderness in broken lives. Forgive us when we keep our hands at our sides when we could be reaching out in love. to bear the burdens of others and to feed the hungry. Forgive us when we use our hands only to take care of ourselves without any thought for those who are overwhelmed with adversity. to welcome and to include those who were considered outcasts. Forgive us when we clench our fists and exclude people simply because they are different from us. to bear witness to God s steadfast love. Forgive us and make us whole through your abundant grace, that our hearts may be filled with gratitude and your love resonate through our lives. Be Still sing once as printed on previous page WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND GOD S GUIDE TO GRATEFUL LIVING RESPONSE Goodness is Stronger than Evil Words: :Desmond Tutu. Music:John L. Bell, 1986 WGRG, Iona Community, Gia Publications, Inc. Used with permission, Reprinted under onelicense.net # A-70325 4
*THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. WORD WITH THE CHILDREN Children ages 3 through grade 2 leave for Summer Church School PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE WORD OF GOD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 p. 240 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 130 Out of the Depths I Cry to You 5 Karl Digerness THE EPISTLE LESSON 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 p. 941 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 5:21-43 p. 816 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON The Daughter PRAYER FOR BLESSING Red #303 Healer of Our Every Ill cantor stanzas 1-2, congregation stanzas 3-4 THE RESPONSE TO GOD *CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. LIFE OF HOPE HEALER
CALL TO PRAYER Lord Jesus, Christ, Lover of All congregation sings twice Words and Music: John L. Bell, 1987,1998 WGRG, Iona Community, Gia Publications, Inc. Used with permission, Reprinted under onelicense.net # A-703252 PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION Throughout the prayer the following response will be used: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.... ending with the Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. OFFERING Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad, and pass it back. Offertory Just as I Am, Without One Plea Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, Fighting s and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, thy love unknown has broken every barrier down; Now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. *Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; *Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost, Amen. *or praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication 6 WOODWORTH OLD HUNDREDTH
*RECESSIONAL HYMN Red #929 See My Hands and Feet *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Toccata on Old Hundredth PLEADING SAVIOR Arr. Michael Burkhardt Participating in worship today are Beth Jarvis, preaching; Pastor Gordon Wiersma, liturgist; Dave Blauw, reader; Andrew & Kallie Spidahl, musicians, Ruth Keel, guest organist. There will be Summer Church School during this service for children ages 3 through those who will be completing second grade. The children will leave the sanctuary during the service and meet in the Youth Room. Children s Bulletins are available at each door for ages 3-6 and ages 7-12. The white bulletin is for the younger children. Please return writing and coloring utensils to the doors after the service. The flowers in the sanctuary are given in celebration of Earl & Char Laman s wedding anniversary. Greeting you at the parking lot entrance were Jean Martin & Ann Meengs. Elder greeters today were Dee Dee Piers & Judy VanderWilt. Pastor Jill Russell will be on vacation June 28 - July 4. Pray for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation as she spends this time with her family and friends. Today is Pizza Sunday: Come and enjoy pizza, salad, and fellowship in the Commons after 11:00 a.m. worship. Suggested donation is $1.00 per slice. Thank you to Worship Prayer and Spirituality for hosting. More hosts are needed! Sign up to host Pizza Sunday on the bulletin board in the Gathering Area. Blood Pressure Clinic: Please meet in the library to collect your blood pressure data card. The nurse will call one person at a time into the garden lounge to check blood pressure. This will give each person an opportunity to discuss concerns with the nurse that affects their blood pressure in a private setting. Presentation on Pastoral Care in the Living Web for At-Risk Children in Ethiopia: Today at 11:30 AM in the sanctuary (after Pizza Sunday), we will have the opportunity to hear from Rode Molla. Rode and her husband pastor Endrias Assen are from the Ethiopian Evangelical church Mekane Yesus (EECMY). Rode and Endrias have been coming to Hope Church this academic year. They have enjoyed Hope Church's preaching service. They are very thankful for the welcoming approach of the pastors and the church community. Now, Rode is a Master of Theology student at Western Theological Seminary. In her study at WTS, she is writing about Pastoral Care in the Living Web for At-Risk Children in Ethiopia". In the future, Rode and her 7