JUNE 17, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  You are the Resurrection, Lord!
People:  You are all goodness and joy!Leader: We look to you for guidance. We look to you for

                 instruction.
People:  Teach us how to love. Teach us how to pray.
All:         Teach us, Lord, how to help others see that you are

                 the way, the truth and the life. Amen.

+OPENING HYMN        “This Is My Father's World”                     #144

Prayer of Confession
LEADER:  If we have been singing with our voices and kept the joy

                     out of our hearts,
PEOPLE:  Lord, have mercy on us.LEADER: If we have prayed only for what was possible, and hoped

                                    only for what we could see,
PEOPLE:          Lord, have mercy on us.LEADER:          If we have taken your grace for granted, and expected      instant answers to immediate requests,
PEOPLE:          Lord, have mercy on us.
LEADER:          If we have thought of us waiting on you, and never           pondered how you wait on us,
PEOPLE:          Lord, have mercy on us. Amen.

Brief Silence

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

     LEADER: As the dove gently settles on the tree; Receive the gift of

                     peace.  As the flame rises free with light and warmth;
                Receive the gift of life.  As the wind moves and dances

                     round the earth; Receive the gracious gift of the Spirit.

PEOPLE: Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC BY BONNIE CROOK & MONA HANSAKER

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                                      “Freely, Freely”                          #389

SCRIPTURES  Acts 4:32-37

MESSAGE

OFFERING

As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.  

+DOXOLOGY #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ CLOSING HYMN                   “Go Forth for God”                      #670

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.        

*Communion is available