*You are invited to rise in body or in spirit.

 

PRELUDE​

Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541

J. S. Bach

RINGING OF THE BELL​​​

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CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Shine On Everyone

Karen Gullickson-Lee

WELCOME​

(Leader/People)

Seekers and believers, people of faith,

and people of no faith at all,

no matter who you are,

no matter where you are on life’s journey…

You are welcome here.

OPENING PRAYER​

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*CALL TO WORSHIP

Despair lurks in the shadows,

but we have nothing to fear. 

For there is a light that shines in the

darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. 

We come seeking that divine radiance, 

the hope that pierces the gloom. 

We see that light in Jesus, 

and we recognize it in our lives, too.

For we are created in God's image: 

And God's light is reborn in each of us.

So let us bring the joys and hardships

of life to worship, and celebrate the light

already with us and within us.

*GATHERING HYMN

Comfort, Comfort O My People

NCH (black) #101 vs. 1,2

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“Comfort, comfort now my people,

tell of peace!” so says our God
Comfort those who sit in darkness

mourning under sorrow’s load
To God’s people now proclaim

that God’s pardon waits for them! 
Tell them that their war is over,

God will reign in peace forever! 

For the herald’s voice is crying

in the desert far and near
Calling us to true repentance

since the Kingdom now is here
Oh, that warning cry obey!

Now prepare for God a way! 
Let the valleys rise in meeting,

and the hills bow down in greeting!

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CHILDREN'S MOMENT

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SCRIPTURE READING

Matthew 4:12-25

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REFLECTION

Rev. Ben Konecny

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CHORAL ANTHEM

My Jesus I Love Thee

Dan Forrest​

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CALL TO THANKSGIVING

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DOXOLOGY

Illuminate this heart of mine
Transform Your love and let it shine! 
Friend, neighbor, self, and all can see:
God’s light within us does shine free. Amen.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE​ & THE LORD'S PRAYER

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*CLOSING HYMN

We Yearn, O Christ, for Wholeness

NCH (black) #179, vs.  1, 3

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We yearn, O Christ for wholeness

and for your healing touch;

Too long have we felt helpless,

our burdens seemed too much.

Forgetting all pretenses

we make our pleadings heard,

In hope and expectation

await your gracious Word.

 

We need your living presence,

O Christ of Galilee;

A presence that revives us

and sets our spirits free.

No longer are we fearful,

your love pervades each place.

Empower us with courage

to claim your healing grace.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & BENEDICTION

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CHORAL BENEDICTION

God Be in My Head

John Rutter

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POSTLUDE

Toccata

Eugène Gigout​