Order of Worship

15 October 2023

Sunday Morning Spiritual Formation

For Adults: the How and Why of Spiritual Connections

We gather at 9:00 am in the Multipurpose Room. Expect a warm welcome and grace-filled discussion about spirituality. For a brief season we are asking is Jesus a political person?

For Children Ages 4 and up: Getting to Know You

You can find us in the Blue Room! Look for signs and friendly faces as you enter the education building. For children under 4, Amy and Jaian are ready for you in the Red Room. Sunday mornings are time for fun and connection.

Order of Worship

Prelude ~ Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Shared by Christine Kyhn

Welcome and Announcements

Pastor Ken

Opening Words

Led by Pastor Ken

One: Who are we and what are we called to do?

All: We are the sensitive and responsive ones called to create a world where every person is radically affirmed and barriers between people become bridges of inclusion, justice, and spirituality.

Call to Worship

Led by Dr. Cindy Hoard

One: How shall we worship our God?

All: God has told us what is good.

One: We know what the Lord requires of us:

All: Kindness to care for our neighbors.

One: Justice to make the world an equitable place

All: And humility in our walk with God.

One: Come then and let us worship:

All: Until what we say and do are one.

Singing Our Faith ~ Come, Sweet Justice

The world is hungry for justice,

God’s word will point the way.

The One who came to speak the truth,

to challenge those who say:

that we need not care for strangers, the sick,

the lost, the poor, the voiceless ones,

the outcast, the honored guests of God.

Chorus

O come, O come sweet justice, come.

O come, O come sweet justice, come.

When will we learn how to see them,

each one a child of God?

When will our voices raise for them,

to demand their stories heard?

Do we wait until all hope is gone,

their songs to die away?

With passion we must rise up -

Risk in the name of God.

Chorus

O come, O come sweet justice, come.

O come, O come sweet justice, come.

Gathering and Centering Prayer

Shared by Pastor Ken



Celebrations and Celebration Song

Led by A WISE Team Member

At this time, we share moments from our lives: birthdays,

anniversaries, and words of peace and justice. We celebrate

sorrows and grief as part of our comprehensive view of life.

Give voice to goodness!

Celebrate your heart and your spirit.

Celebrate your life while you live it.

Even when it’s hard to do,

celebrate the best of you!

Celebrate your dreams and your visions.

Celebrate the love you’ve been given.

Cherish all that you’ve been through.

Celebrate the best of you!

Offerings and Offertory ~ Ain't Wastin' No More Time          

Shared by Travis Meyers

Dedication of Our Offerings

Led by Dr. Cindy Hoard

When we look in the mirror, may we see our sisters

and brothers in need - the lonely, the hungry, the

searching, the aching. And as we see them, we pray

that these gifts we offer may be used to bring them

food, hope, companionship, and healing. This we

pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Word About Life                     Shared by Pastor Ken                      

In days to come

   the mountain of the Lord’s house

shall be established as the highest of the mountains,

   and shall be raised up above the hills.

People shall stream to it,

   and many nations shall come and say:

‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,

   to the house of the God of Jacob;

that he may teach us his ways

   and that we may walk in his paths.’

For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,

   and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

He shall judge between many peoples,

   and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away;

they shall beat their swords into plowshares,

   and their spears into pruning hooks;

nation shall not lift up sword against nation,

   neither shall they learn war anymore;

but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees,

   and no one shall make them afraid;

   for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken. Micah 4:1-4

Words For Mission   

Led by Dr. Cindy Hoard



One: Our worship has ended but the offering we

make to God continues to unfold in what we

say and in what we do everyday.

All: God asks only this:

To be kind and merciful, to do justice,

And to walk humbly with God.

One. These are the times!

All: We are the people.

One: All of Creation is blessed!

All: May we love all and serve all!

One: May God be with you.

All: And also with you.

One: Amen.

All: Amen.

Sending Forth Song                     Who Will Speak

Who will speak if we don't?

Who will speak if we don't?

Who will speak so their voice will be heard.

Who will speak if we don't?

Who will speak for the poor and the broken?

Who will speak for the peoples oppressed?

Who will speak so their voice will be heard?

Oh, who will speak if you don’t?

Who will speak for the ones who are voiceless?

Speak the truth in the places of power?

Who will speak so their voice will be heard?

Oh, who will speak if you don’t?

Who will speak if we don't?

Who will speak if we don't?

Who will speak so their voice will be heard.

Who will speak if we don't?

Sermon Reboot is ON for today. Please stay on Zoom and we will convene in 5-10 minutes. This is a time to talk about the message and explore together using the ORID Art Form Conversation methodology. What is ORID? It stands for Observation, Reflection, Interpretation, and Decision. You will get the hang of it.