Jeremiah 20:7-13, Matthew 10:24-39 | Summer is often a time for relaxation and vacation. It’s a time to recoup and take a break from daily responsibilities and tasks. In the same way, as disciples of Jesus, there may be seasons on our journey in which we seek a “break” from the commitments of discipleship, and from the commitments of living as a part of the community of the church. But in our Scripture readings this weekend, we receive a strong call reminding us that living as a follower of Jesus is a full-time job. So whether you feel as though you’re ready to pick up the mantle of Christ with zeal and energy, or whether you’re lookin’ for a break from living as a disciple in God’s Kingdom, join us worship as we hear Christ’s call for us: summoning us to lose our life so that we may find it.
Sunday, June 25, 2023, Fourth Sunday of Pentecost Bulletin
Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under Augsburg Fortress License #SB135131, CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: More Love To Thee O Christ. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2006 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Confession and Forgiveness: Used by permission from All Creation Sings, Setting 11 under Augsburg Fortress license. Adapted by Rev. A. Kenitzer. Kyrie: Lord, Have Mercy. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of Praise: Glory to God. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2010, 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Will You Come and Follow Me. Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949. Music: Scottish traditional. Text: © 1987 Iona Community, admin. GIA publications, Inc.. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: Brightest and Best. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2007 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Liturgy: Holy and Amen. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2010, 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Come, Follow Me by Gael Berberick and Barney Walker. Copyright 1999, Gael Berberick and Barney Walker. Published by OCP. Covered under One License subscription.