Salem United Church of Christ MoorestownChurch Office (610) 759-1652 – www.salemuccbathpa.org

Pastor Kaye Lentz, (610)217-0041, email:SalemPastor2218@yahoo.com

Lisa Abruzzese, Organist/Choir Director, (610) 217-4234Ministers of the Church – Every Member of Salem UCC

July 19, 2020

MusicWelcome to Virtual Worship PreludeCall to Worship One: In the midst of strife, God is with us!All: Come, O Lord, and pour your word into our hearts.One: In the anguish and grief of everyday living, God is with us!All: Hear our cries, O Lord, and quiet our spirits!One: Come, let us open our hearts and spirits to the Lord.All: We come, with confidence and hope in the presence of God. Amen.

Opening Prayer All: God of Jacob, who rested his head on a stone pillow and saw visions of your angels, be with us this day. Give us a vision of your presence in the midst of our strife. Give us courage and confidence that you are with us, calling us to be your loving people in the world. For we ask these things in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Music – Hymn # 652 – “This Is the Day” (verses 1, 4 and 5)

Prayer of ConfessionAll: Patient Lord, it is so easy for us to focus on all the things that are wrong. We spend much time and energy in anger and sorrow, leaving behind the possibilities of hope and service to you. Ease our hearts, O Lord. Forgive our willingness to get caught up in the negative. Direct our steps toward

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positive actions that will produce growth and peace. Amen.

Words of AssuranceOne: God’s seeds of love have already been sown in you. God is present with you, always forgiving, always renewing. All: Thanks be to God! Amen.

Passing of the Peace

Today’s Gospel Lesson “Jacob’s Awesome Experience” read by Ed Taylor Based on Genesis 28:10–19a

Children’s Message

Today’s Message

Music – Hymn # 132 – “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” (verses 1, 4 and 5)

Offering – Today we are reminded of God’s presence with us in all the times of our life. What a blessing it is to know that in everything God is with us. Remembering that, I invite you at this time to consider ways to express your thankfulness for all that God provides by giving of your time and talents in new ways in this time. I also ask you to consider how you will offer your tithes and offerings to support the ministry of our church at this time as well – some options are: on-line giving available through our website or your smartphone, mail check in weekly or set aside your offering each week and mail it in monthly. Thank you.

Today’s Prayer “Leaning In” by Christopher Grundy

The Lord’s Prayer Music – Hymn # 717 “Go Now in Peace” (all verses)

Benediction We have gathered in our place of worship, but we do not stay here. Like Jacob, the journey continues. Like Jacob, God’s holy presence accompanies us. Like Jacob, God calls us into new life. Amen.

Three Fold Amen Postlude

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* Portions of this worship service were adapted from “Seasons of the Spirit”, “Ministry Matters/Worship Connection”, “Leaning In” written by Christopher Grundy, used with permission from Convergence Music Project.

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