Gathering Music “Chorale” from Fifth Sonata – Mendelssohn
“Prelude on Tallis’ Canon” – Gordon Young
Sharing Time
. . . a time of greeting and sharing those things which inform who we are as a community of faith and how God is moving among us. You are invited to welcome visitors, share joys, prayer requests, and announcements.
Guest and visitors, please fill out one of the “Welcome” Cards found in the pew Bibles and place it in the offering plate.
Focusing Music “Pastorale” – Franz Schubert
*Responsive Opening Prayer
ONE: We come to praise You God, on this Sabbath Day.
ALL: We come to give You thanks for Jesus, who taught us that what You desire is not blind obedience to rules and regulations but compassion and actions that bring justice for all humanity.
ONE: Through our worship this morning, we seek to receive the power and inspiration of your Holy Spirit.
ALL: Send us back into the world as bearers of Your love and righteousness. AMEN
*Opening Song “O God, in Restless Living” #557
Children’s Story
Invitation to Give
Offering Music “On Eagle’s Wings”
Offering Prayer
Prayer Song “There Is a Place of Quiet Rest” #5
Prayers of the Community
Message in Music “Order My Steps” – Burleigh/Schrader
Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 5: 12-15 (p.162)
Message “Sabbath Rest” Kathryn Whitacre
*Sending Song “Joys Are Flowing Like a River” #301
*Sending Words
*Sending Music “Concerto in A Minor” – Vivaldi-Bach