Category: Worship Services

Luke 16:19-31 | Wake up in the morning. Start a cup of coffee. Get the kids off to school. Show up for work. Get the job done. Go home to (hopefully) grab some food. Offer your time to community organizations and/or your family in the evening. Go to bed. Repeat. Sound familiar? Perhaps your daily routine is a bit different, depending on your life circumstance. Regardless, after a while, our rhythms may begin to blind us to people around us…sometimes people whom God has placed right at our doorsteps. Whether you feel as though you’re able to see those around you, or have become a bit blind to others, join us for worship as we hear a parable from Jesus – urging us to be attentive to others around us and commissioning us to give generously from what God has first given us.

Sunday, September 25, 2022, Sixteenth Sunday after 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: Gather Us In. Text and Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950. Text and Music: © 1982 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. We Are Called. Text and Music: David Haas. Text and Music: © 1988 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Have You Thanked the Lord Today? Text and Music: Bill LaMotta, 1919-1980. Text and Music: © Bill (Wilbur) LaMotta. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Canticle of the Turning. Text: Rory Cooney, b. 1952, based on the Magnificat. Music: Irish traditional. Text: © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: When the Poor Ones. Text: Jose Antonio Olivar, b. 1939; tr. Martin A. Sltz, b. 1951. Music: Miguel Manzano, b. 1934. Words and Music: © 1971, 1998 J. A. Olivar, Miguel Manzano, and San Pablo International – SSP, admin. OCP Publications. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: Shall We Gather at the River . Text and Music: Robert Lowry. Words and Music: © 2014 Alfred Sacred. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Build a Longer Table. Text: David Bjorlin, b. 1984. Music: French carol. Text and Music: © 2018 GIA Publications, Inc.  Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Make Me An Instrument. Words and Music: Larry Olson and Karol Baer. Words © 1989 Dakota Road Music.  Covered under One License subscription. Liturgy: Now the Feast and Celebration. by Marty Haugen.©1990 by GIA Publications, Inc.  Covered under One License subscription. 

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Isaiah 55:10-13 | An average person encounters 20,000 – 30,000 words each day. With so many words floating around us, it’s no wonder that, at times, we don’t fully comprehend some words, nor have the desire to listen to every word! So then, why commit ourselves to engaging with even more words in the Bible? Regardless of your relationship with God’s Word, join us for worship as we hear God’s promise to cast the Word far and wide, and as we commit ourselves to get a little messy as we wrestle with what God’s Word means for us, today.

Sunday, September 18, 2022, Fifteenth Sunday after 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:  Ancient Words. Text and Music: Lynn DeShazo. Words and Music © 2009 Daybreak.  Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Listen, God Is Calling. Text: Tanzanian traditional; tr. Howard S. Olson, b. 1922.  Music: Tanzanian tune; arr. Austin C. Lovelace, b. 1919. Text: © 1968 Lutheran Theological College, Makumira, Tanzania, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Arr.© 1968 Austin C. Lovelace. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Ancient Words. Text and Music: Lynn DeShazo. Words and Music © 2009 Daybreak.  Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: The BIBLE. Words and Music: Unknown. Words and Music: Public Domain. Sending Song: Send Us Out. Words and Music: James Hersch. Words © 1994 Dakota Road Music.  Covered under One License subscription. Liturgy: Now the Feast and Celebration. by Marty Haugen.©1990 by GIA Publications, Inc.  Covered under One License subscription. 

Luke 15:1-10, Psalm 51:1-10 | In the era in which driving with a GPS is the norm, the chance of getting lost is greatly diminished because of a computer system constantly “re-calculating” where you are. But in our lives, we might not always feel as though we have a clear GPS guiding us, and more often than we care to admit, we may feel a bit lost. Whether you feel as though you’re right on track, or have completely lost your way, join us for worship as we hear God’s promise to persistently seek after us and as we are commissioned to dedicate ourselves one to another.

Sunday, September 11, 2022, Fourteenth Sunday after 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: Lead Me, Guide Me. Text and Music: Doris Akers, 1922-1995. Music: © 1953 Doris Akers, admin. Unichappell Music, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Christ, Be Our Light. Text and Music: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957. Music: © 1993 Bernadette Farrell, admin. OCP Publications. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: God Is Here!. Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000. Music: Cyril V. Taylor, 1907-1991. Text: © 1979 Hope Publishing Company. Music: © 1942, ren. 1970 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling. Text and Music: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909. Words and Music: © OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: The King of Love My Shepherd Is. Text: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877. Music: Irish tune. Words and Music: © OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Change My Heart, O God. Text and Music: Eddie Espinosa, b. 1953. Text and Music: © 1982 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing, admin. Music Services.  Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Go Now. Words and Music: Hans Peterson and Larry Olson. Words © 2006 Dakota Road Music.  Covered under One License subscription. Liturgy: Now the Feast and Celebration. by Marty Haugen.©1990 by GIA Publications, Inc.  Covered under One License subscription. 

Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Luke 14:25-33 | In the past few years, many have re-evaluated their priorities and how they spend their time. As a result, our commitments have shifted.  So then, what does it mean to be committed to Jesus as a disciple? And what does that ask of us? Join us for worship as we consider the choice of discipleship and are reminded of God’s commitment to us as his children.

Sunday, September 4, 2022, Thirteenth Sunday after 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: What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2011 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. I Want Jesus to Walk With Me. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2006 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Hymn: Lift High the Cross. Text: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956. Music: Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875-1947. Text and Music: © 1974 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: O Jesus, I Have Promised. Text: John E, Bode, 1816-1874, alt. Music: Neuvermehrtes Gesangbuch, Meiningen, 1693. Text and Music: Public Domain. Offering: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2006 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song. Text: Les Petites Soeurs de Jésus and L’Arche Community; tr. Stephen Somerville, b. 1931. Music: Les Petites Soeurs de Jésus and L’Arche Community. Text and Music: © Les Petites Soeurs de Jésus Tr. © 1970 Stephen Somerville. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Go Make Disciples. Text and Music: Handt Hanson, b. 1950. Text and Music: © 1996 Prince of Peace Publishing, Changing Church, Inc. Covered under One License subscription.

Luke 13:10-17 | Often when we consider “keeping the sabbath holy” we might remember the command to refrain from work on the sabbath. However, in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is notorious for healing on the sabbath. In the eyes of leaders of the day, Jesus was disobeying the law. But in Jesus eyes, he was doing exactly what was to be done on the sabbath: offering a new beginning, restoration, and freedom from bondage. Join us for worship as we are freed from that which keeps us bound, and as we are sent forth as laborers in God’s kingdom. Special thanks to Pastor John Meyer for leading worship this weekend!

Sunday, August 21, 2022, Eleventh Sunday after 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: Wayfaring Stranger. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2011 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Christians, We Have Met to Worship. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2012 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Hymn: Praise and Thanksgiving. Text: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984. Music: Gaelic tune; arr. Hymnal version. Text and Music: © 2006 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: We Come to You for Healing. Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923. Music: Hugh Wilson, 1764-1824. Text and Music: © 2002 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: Day By Day. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2007 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me. Text and Music: African American spiritual. With One Voice. Text and Music: © 1995 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Covered under One License subscription.

Luke 12:49-56 | Fire, when uncontrolled, can be horribly destructive. At the same time, in a variety of settings, fire may also be used to refine something or bring new life. So then, when we hear this weekend in our Gospel reading that Jesus has come to bring “fire” to the earth, what are we to think? Join us for worship as we consider the nature of fire, and the promise of God’s all-consuming love that desires to fill us and fill our world, refining us to advocate for a reflection of God’s Kingdom in all times and all places.

Sunday, August 14, 2022, Tenth Sunday after 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: Seek Ye First. Text and Music: Karen Lafferty. Text and Music: © 1972 CCCM Music | Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing. Covered under CCLI subscription. River of Glory. Text and Music: Dan Schutte. Text and Music: © 1991 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Hymn: All Are Welcome. Text and Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950. Text and Music: © 1994 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Lord of Justice. Text and Music: Larry Olson. Text and Music: © 1989 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: My Life Flows On in Endless Song. Text and Music: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899. Text and Music: Public Domain.
Communion Hymn: Let Us Go Now to the Banquet. Text: Guillermo Cuellar, b. 1955, Misa popular salvadorena; tr. Bret Hesla, b. 1957, and William Dexheimer Pharris, b. 1956. Music: Guillermo Cuellar, b. 1955. Text and Music: © 1989 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: We Are Called. Text and Music: David Haas, b. 1957. Text and Music: © 1988 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription.

Luke 12:13-21 | Remember when it was race to get toilet paper or disinfectant wipes from stores at the beginning of the pandemic? Though a memory some of us would rather forget, the urge to “stock up” amidst uncertainty for the sake of ourselves speaks to a parable Jesus tells of a rich man. In keeping his grain for himself, he was able to eat, drink, and be merry, but it was at the expense of his neighbors. Join us for worship as we consider what we are tempted to hang onto for ourselves, and as we are reminded of God’s grace given to us in baptism: freeing us to fully live in relationship with Christ and with our neighbors.

Sunday, July 31, 2022, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: 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. Gathering Hymn: For the Fruit of All creation. Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000. Music: Welsh traditional; arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958. Text and Music: © 1970 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Be Thou My Vision. Text: Irish, 8th cent.; vers. Eleanor H. Hull, 1860-1935, alt.; tr. Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931. Music: Irish traditional. Text and Music: © OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Take My Life, That I May Be. Text: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879, adapt.; Spanish text: Vicente Mendoza, 1875-1955. Music: William Dexheimer Pharris, b. 1956; arr. Mark Sedio, b. 1954. Text and Music: © 1999 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription.

Luke 11:1-13 | For many, prayer has been associated with folding our hands, bowing our heads, and either praying silently in our hearts or out loud with others. But what really is prayer? And who do we believe we are praying to? As Jesus taught his disciples, he began his prayer by using a name for God that was very personal and relational, uniting him as one with God. But in our prayer, do we dare approach God in such a way? Or, might there be other things inhibiting our relationship, and causing us to see God as something – or somebody – else? Whether you feel as though prayer is second-nature or something you’re still trying to figure out, join us for worship as we hear God’s promise to answer us when we call, and as we boldly come before our Lord, trusting that our God desires nothing than the best for God’s children.

Sunday, July 24, 2022, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: 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: Let My Prayer Rise Up. Text and Music: Marty Haugen. Text and Music: © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Hymn: Seek Ye First. Text and Music: Karen Lafferty b. 1948. Text and Music: © 1972 Maranatha! Music, admin. The Copyright Co. Covered under CCLI subscription. Hymn of the Day: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying. Text and Music: Ken Medema. Text and Music: © 1973 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: You Are My King. Text and Music: Billy J. Foote. Text and Music: © 1996 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing). Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Text: Joseph Scriven, 1820-1886. Music: Charles C. Converse, 1832-1918. Text and Music: Public Domain. Sending Song: Bring Forth the Kingdom. Text and Music: Marty Haugen. Text and Music: © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription.

Luke 10:28-42 | This weekend we had the opportunity to take a breath and dwell in the story of Mary and Martha. While Martha continued serving, Mary took time to sit at Jesus’ feet. Join us for worship as we take time to sit with Jesus and are sent forth as servants of Christ. Special thanks to our lay worship leaders for serving in Pastor Aleese’s absence!

Sunday, July 17, 2022, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: 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. Gathering Hymn: Peace Like a River. Text and Music: Bob Singleton. Text and Music: © 2002 Agnes Day Music. Covered under CCLI subscription. Hymn of the Day: In The Secret. Text and Music: Andy Park. Text and Music: © 1995 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing. Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: Sanctuary. Text and Music: John W. Thompson and Randy Scruggs. Text and Music: © 1982 Full Armor Publishing Company | Whole Armor Publishing Company. Covered under CCLI subscription. Song: Heart of Worship. Text and Music: Matt Redman. Text and Music: © 1999 Thankyou Music (Admin, by Capitol CMG Publishing . Covered under CCLI subscription. Sending Song: My Life Is In You. Text and Music: Daniel Gardner. Text and Music: © 1986 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. Covered under CCLI subscription. Images by Andre Ouellet and Natalia Sobolivska, covered by Unsplash License.

Luke 10:25-37 | Many of us have likely heard the invitation from Mr. Fred Rodgers – “won’t you be my neighbor?” Seeing his kindness, it’s a seemingly obvious choice to be a neighbor to someone such as Mr. Rodgers. But in our day-to-day encounters, what does being a neighbor imply? And, what does it cost us? Join us for worship as we hear Jesus invite us to go forth as neighbors to each other, and as we experience the sacrificial love of our God who became our neighbor for our sake.

Sunday, July 10, 2022, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: 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: Just As I Am. Text: Charlotte Elliott 1789-1871. Music: William Batchelder Bradbury 1816-1868. Text and Music: Public Domain. Gathering Hymn: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate. Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923. Music: German melody, 18th cent.; adapt. X.L. Hartig, Melodien zum Mainzer Gesangbuche, 1833. Text and Music: © 2000 Gia Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription.
Hymn of the Day: When the Poor Ones. Text: Jose Antonio Olivar, b. 1939; tr. Martin A. Seltz, b. 1951. Music: Miguel Manzano, b. 1934. Text and Music: © 1971, 1998 J.A. Olivar, Miguel Manzano, and San Pablo Internacional-SSP, admin. OCP Publications. Covered under One License subscription.
Offering: I Will Be Here. Text and Music: Steven Curtis Chapman. Text and Music: © 1989, 1990 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Songs (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Greg Nelson Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Sparrow Song (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) . Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: Will You Let Me Be Your Servant. Text: Richard Gillard, b. 1953. Music: Richard Gillard; arr. Betty Pulkingham, b. 1928. Text and Music: © 1977 Scripture In Song, admin. Integrity Music.Covered under CCLI subscription. Sending Song: The Lord Now Sends Us Forth. Text: Anonymous, Central America; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b.1923. Music: Anonymous, Central America. Text and Music: © 1998 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription.