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Order of Worship
Prelude from the Davidsbundler-Dances - No. 14 in Eb Major
Robert Schumann
Welcome
Introit River in Judea Arr. John Leavitt
Opening Prayer (in unison)
Radiant God, we are thankful that you illuminate our shadowy places, revealing truth and offering direction. Beauty and grace abound as we become aware of your presence in our waking, working, playing, and resting. Especially in confusing times, your Spirit encourages us to hope, entices us to trust, and emboldens us to speak the truth so that we might create and keep the peace that you desire…
(silent 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, Amen.
*HCC recognizes the power of language, while also respecting traditional practices. We acknowledge a God that transcends all human ideas of gender, identity, and ability. Please pray in whatever way is most comfortable to you.
Hymn Arise, Your Light Is Come
Arise, your light is come! The Spirit’s call obey;
Show forth the glory of your God which shines on you today!
Arise, your light is come! All you in sorrow born,
Bind up the brokenhearted ones and comfort those who morn.
Arise, your light is come! All you in sorrow born,
Rise up the eagles on the wing; God’s power will make us strong.
Children’s Message Jen DiMarzio
Special Music Wade in the Water (African American Spiritual) Arr. Mark Hayes
Pastoral Prayer Daryl Denelle, Ministry Intern
Scripture Reading: Acts 19:1-7 Deacon Tricia Smock
While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the inland regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?’ They replied, ‘No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.’ Then he said, ‘Into what then were you baptized?’ They answered, ‘Into John’s baptism.’ Paul said, ‘John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.’ On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied— altogether there were about twelve of them.
Sermon: “Words Matter” Rev. Dr. Peter W. Allen
Benediction
Postlude Prelude in d minor J. S. Bach
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