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EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH
United Church of Christ - An Open and Affirming Congregation –
June 7, 2020 Trinity Sunday 10:30 a.m.
*All who are able may stand. The numbered hymns are from The New Century Hymnal
Chimes Concert at 10:00 a.m. from Trinity Chapel’s steeple
Greetings and Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship In the name of the Creator, the Christ and the Holy Spirit. Amen. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. In the beginning the Spirit of God swept over the face of the waters. In the beginning God said, “Let us make humankind in our image.”
And so we came into being, created by God who exists in community. We are here as God’s community to worship the Source of our being.
*Opening Prayer Holy Mother you have birthed us into life,
Holy Father you have nurtured us along our way, In you we live and move and have our being. To you we bring our offering of praise and thanksgiving. We open ourselves to your presence in this time of worship. Fill us with resolve and purpose, to be your community and to expand our boundaries until all of creation is renewed and all people are welcomed and blessed. This we ask through the risen and ascended Christ who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
*Opening Hymn I Sing the Mighty Power of God # 12
*Call to Confession
*Prayer of Confession
Holy God, We were created in your image,
an image of mutuality and respect for one another; an image of a dance ever moving, ever in tune one with others; an image of community with shared blessing and mission. You have given us dominion over the work of your hands. You have charged us to be fruitful and multiply, to make disciples of all nations.
Forgive us God; we have denied our purpose. We have abused the earth’s resources for our own selfish gain and the consequences wreak havoc upon the fish of the sea, the birds of the air and every living thing that moves upon the earth.
Forgive us God; we have defiled your image. We have regarded some of your children as “other” and therefore beyond the reach of your love and care because their professed faith in you, or lack thereof, is different from our own.
Forgive us God; for we have sinned.
*Assurance of Pardon
God desires to see broken relationships restored and has heard our prayer. In the name of Jesus the Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit, we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God.
Thought For the Day
The Lord’s 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
The Scriptures
Genesis 1:1-2:4a Matthew 28:16-20
Reader: The Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Pastoral Prayer
Offering
Anthem All Things Bright and Beautiful - J. Rutter
ERUCC Singers
SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION God be with you.
And with your spirit. Lift up your hearts
We them up to God. Give thanks to God, Blessed Trinity
It is right to give God thanks and praise. Praise to you Divine Creator.
Thank you for the gift of life, the beauty of nature, and your steadfast loving kindness.
Praise to you Divine Redeemer. Thank you for sharing our human existence, from birth through death to everlasting life you have shown us a way worth emulating, bringing healing and hope to those most in need.
Praise to you Divine Sustainer. Thank you for the vision to see beyond the immediate, a calm in the midst of storm, the strength to build an ever expanding community
and the courage to bring about any change necessary within our lives.
The Words of Institution/Remembrance
Breaking and Pouring
(You are invited to place your hands over the bread and cup in your home as
we share this blessing.)
Prayer of Consecration
Holy God, descend your Spirit upon these gifts of grain and grape that they might be for us the presence of the living Christ and pour out your Spirit upon us so that others might know the blessings of living in communion with you and one another. Through Christ, with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours Almighty God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
For the beauty of creation, the gift of life and your presence with us now, we give you thanks. Send us now to be channels of your mission in the world, to build your community on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
*Closing Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy # 277
*Benediction
God sends us from this place to engage the world with the good news of the community of God in our words and actions. This is what we were created for. + The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit will go with you and before you, today and ever more. Amen.
+ You may make a sign of the cross in remembrance of baptism.
*Postlude
Worship Notes: Written by the Rev. Dr. Bob Gross, OCC, Senior Pastor at Evangelical and Reformed United Church of Christ, Waukesha, WI. Rev. Gross is a member of the Order of Corpus Christi, (OCC), which is an ecumenical covenantal community that seeks to be a contemporary expression of the Mercersburg Tradition.
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Prayer List - Please remember the following people in your prayers this week: Family of Dawn and Roger Williams (mother and father of Starr Schaeberle),Tamara Tamas, Dana Durr (cousin of Sue Pinner), Jaci Clayton, Raleigh Jenkins(brother of Donna Logee), Gail Ellam, Al Peden, Barbara Lee (sister of Milt Crutchley), Tina Baker, Alyce Schimd (sister of Dennie Schmid), Lois Wilson (Dan Smith’s aunt), Jerry Cassell (brother of Ave Barr), Tina Prescott (daughter in law of Barbara and Bill Prescott), Mary Remsberg, Faith Kline (friend of the Schaeberle family), Susan Matesa (friend of Dan Smith & Austin Byrd), Larry Maples, Dustin Chapman (friend of Catie, Alex & Sean), Jane Doll, Susan McCauley (niece of Jack Stush), Heleen (sister of Karin Mens), Kathy Blue Shores (friend of Jean Fish and Barb Biser), Terry Smiley (uncle of Scott Smiley), Shawn Smiley (cousin of Scott Smiley), Joe Jahoda (Kim Jahoda’s dad), Gretchen Manuel (niece of Audrey Rayfield), Ann and Cal Theiss (parents of Katharine Alley), Frank Tymczyszyn(brother in law of Nancy Jones), Debra Reedy (friend of Jean Fish and Barb Biser).
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In Romans 5:1–8, Paul asserts how suffering need not end in despair, because of God’s love that continues to pour into our hearts. Matthew 9:35—10:8 (9–23) describes the ministry of
Jesus and his disciples. There are many in need of Jesus’ healing ministry. Jesus acknowledges
that he cannot do this work alone and calls disciples to join him. However, the authority to cast
out unclean spirits and cure disease requires that the disciples sacrifice their former lives and
any hopes of wealth or prestige.
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from the previous Sunday's scripture readings. You are invited to use the material for your
own personal reflection and, if you wish, join a Zoom call on Tuesdays at 11:00 am to
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Tuesday, June 9 from 6-7 p.m. Mike Robbins, “The Power of Appreciation”
In this humorous and thought-provoking talk at TEDxBellevue, Mike talks about "The Power of Appreciation." As Mike discusses, there is an important distinction between "recognition" and "appreciation." Leaders, teams, organizations, and individuals who understand this distinction can have much more impact, meaning, and productivity in their lives and with the people around them. He also discusses important research in the field of positive psychology that exemplifies the importance of appreciation.
Mike Robbins is a former professional baseball player and author. His work focuses on appreciation, teamwork, leadership and emotional intelligence.
Ministers - All the People of Evangelical Reformed Church
Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel, Senior Pastor ([email protected])
Rev. Fred Wenner, Pastor Emeritus ([email protected])
Kim Sexton, Associate for Children’s Ministry ([email protected])
Alison E. Shafer, Music Director● Tricia Coffey, Head Chimer & Children & Youth Choir Director Sherry Murray, Nursery● Jaci Clayton, Facilities Mgr.
Amy Aguilar, Office Administrator ([email protected])● Jenna Duranko, Social Media Coordinator
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I Sing the Mighty Power of God # 12
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