Category: Worship Services

Luke 6:27-38 | If we were to distill the Christian message into one word, some might suggest that word be “love.” Out of grace, God loves us, and now, we are called to embody that love. Often the catchphrase is “love God, love others,” right? But while that command may seem cut and dry, the more we experience life, the more we are likely to recognize that truly loving one another is quite difficult. So then what? Well, having just passed a holiday celebrating love, join us in worship as we experience God’s grace for us, and as we are challenged to take up a renewed call to embody God’s love in the world.

February 20, 2022, Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Bulletin

Prelude: Gather Us In. Text and music: Marty Haugen, Jeanne Cotter. Text and music: © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: 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 All Nations, Grant Me Grace. Text: Olive Wise Spannaus, b. 1916, alt. Music: Samotulsky Kancional, 1561. Text and music © 1969 Concordia Publishing House. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: In the Breaking of the Bread (Emmaus and Jerusalem). Text and music: Bob Hurd.. Text and music: © 2006 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy. Text: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863, alt. Music: Calvin Hampton, 1938-1984. Text and music © 1977 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Make Me An Instrument. Text and music: Larry Olson, Karol Baer. Text and music © 1989 Dakota Road Music. Covered under CCLI subscription.

Luke 6:17-26 | We often use the word “blessed” when talking about experiences in our lives. But what does that word mean? And how did Jesus use this word? Join us for worship as we hear God’s Word and experience Christ’s promises. Special thanks to Pastor Marvin Robeck and our lay leaders in Pastor Aleese’s absence.

February 13, 2022, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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 Song: Come All You People. Text and music: Alexander Gondo; tr. I-to-Loh, b. 1936, alt. Text and music: © 1986 World Council of Churches and the Asian Institute of Liturgy. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Blest Are They. Text and music: David Haas, b. 1957. Text and music © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: Change My Heart, O God. Text and music: Eddie Espinosa, b. 1953. Text and music: © 1982 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing, admin. Music Services. Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: We Come to the Hungry Feast. Text and music: Ray Makeever, b. 1943. Text and music © 1982, Ray Makeever, admin. Augsburg Fortress. 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 5:1-11|As the old adage goes, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” And yet, after a night of fishing and catching nothing, this is exactly what Jesus calls Simon and his comrades to do. Obeying Jesus’ command, they throw their nets in the water (yet again) and are surprised to pull in a catch of fish so large that it breaks their nets. So, today, might we be called to toss our nets into the water (yet again) even when it seems as though nothing is going to change? And, might there be an abundance that we miss out on if we don’t? Join us for worship as we hear Christ’s promise of abundance and fulfillment and as we are sent as Jesus’ disciples.

February 6, 2022, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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: Interlude. Text and music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 1981 Harold Flammer Music Admin. by Hal Leonard LLC, Admin. by Tom Cat Music. Covered under CCLI subscription. Gathering Song: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!. Text: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826. Music: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876. Text and music: Public Domain. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore. Text and music: Cesareo Gabarain 1936-1991. Text and music © 1979, 1987, Cesareo Gabarain. Published by OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am. Text and music: John L. Bell, b. 1949. Text and music: © 1995 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Here I Am, Lord. Text and music: Daniel L. Schutte. Text and music © 1981, OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Make Me An Instrument. Text and music: Larry Olson. Text © 1989 Dakota Road Music. Covered under CCLI subscription.

Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30 | Ever receive something different than what you expected? It happens from time to time, especially when ordering online! But could it be that, sometimes, we also receive something different than we expect from God’s Word? God’s Word offers peace and comfort, but it also has the potential to lead us to confront preconceived notions about ourselves, our neighbors, and God. Join us for worship as we courageously listen to God’s Word for us today and as we are sent to take that Word with us in our daily living.

January 30, 2022 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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 Song: Praise to You. Text and music: Larry Olson. Text and music © 2007 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: All My Relatives. Text and music: Larry Olson, Karol Baer. Text and music © 1992 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: Flow, River, Flow. Text: Based on Ezekiel 11:19-20; Isaiah 35:1-6; John 4:7-15. Contributors: Bob Hurd. Text and music: © 1986, Bob Hurd. Published by OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Christ, Be Our Light. Text and music: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957. Text and music © 1993 Bernadette Farrell, admin. OCP Publications. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Lord of Justice. Text and music: Larry Olson. Text © 1989 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription.

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Luke 4:14-21 | Each week, we hear Scripture read from the Bible.  But what do these old stories have to tell us about our lives and our world today?  Join us as we explore the power of God’s Word and dare to believe that God’s promises have been fulfilled in us, sending us forth to bear God’s Good News to the world.

January 23, 2022 Third Sunday after Epiphany Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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 Song: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness. Text: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955. Music: J. Wyeth, Repository of Sacred Music, Part II, 1813. Text © 1987 Hope Publishing Company. Music: Public Domain. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Ancient Words. Text and music: Lynn Deshazo. Text and music © 2001 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. Covered under CCLI subscription.
Offering: 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 Curllar, b. 1955.. Text and music: © 1988,01996 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: One Bread, One Body. Text and music: John Foley, SJ, b. 1939. Text and music © 1978 John B. Foley, SJ, and OCP Publications. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Send Us Out. Text and music: James Hersch. Text © 1994 Dakota Road Music. Covered under CCLI subscription

John 2:1-11 | Sometimes, as we look at our lives, our world, and the church, it might seem as though we’re running on fumes leading, us to exhaustion. But as Jesus points to as he turns water into wine, we are promised that even when the party seems like it’s almost over, God pours out his love upon us, reigniting us in joy. Join us for worship as we receive God’s cup of salvation and as we are sent forth to live as people filled with God’s abundance.

January 16, 2022 Second Sunday after Epiphany Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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: Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Contributors: Mark Hayes, William Runyan. Music: ©2018 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: I Was Glad. Text: Psalm 122:1, refrain; Jay Beech, stanzas. Music: PSALM 122, Jay Beech. Text and music © 1999 Jay Beech. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing. Text: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950. Music: Graham Kendrick. Text and music © 1989 Make Way Music, admin. Covered under CCLI subscription. Offering: Hymn of Promise. Text and music: Natalie Sleeth. Text and music: ©1986 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: Taste and See. Text: James E. Moore Jr., b 1951, based on Ps. 34. Music: TASTE AND SEE, James E. Moore Jr. Text and music © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc. . Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: We Are Marching in the Light of God. Text: South African traditional; tr. Freedom Is Coming, 1984. Music: SIYAHAMBA, South African traditional. Text © 1984 Utryck, admin. Walton Music Corp. Public Domain.

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Isaiah 43:1-7 | Day after day after day, we all have various roles and responsibilities that we fulfill. But in the midst of the daily grind, what’s the point of it all? And, what really connects us to ourselves, to others, and to our purpose? As we take a look at the baptism of Jesus this Sunday, join us for worship as we are reminded of the reality that God ushers us into in our baptism and receive an invitation to live into what the Spirit is already doing within us.

January 9, 2022 Baptism of Our Lord Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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 Song: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise. Text: Christopher Wordsworth 1807-1885, alt. Music: SALZBURG, Jakob Hintze, 1622-1702. Public Domain Hymn of the Day: You Are Mine. Text: David Haas, b. 1957. Music: David Haas. Text and music © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Spirit of Gentleness. Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940. Music: SPIRIT, James K. Manley. Text and music © 1978 James K. Manley, admin, Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription.
Sending Song: This Little Light of Mine. Text: African American spiritual. Music: THIS JOY, African American spiritual. Text © 1992 GIA Publications, Inc. Public Domain

Matthew 2: 1-12 | After Jesus was born, the wisemen from the east observed a star rising in the sky. Upon seeing it, the wisemen set out on a very specific journey to discover the origin of this star. In time, they arrived at their destination. But after seeing them entering the house with Jesus and his parents, they knew that their journey forth from that place would be different. Though they’d set out on one journey, they went home by another. Join us for worship as we consider our own journeys and the pivots that occur, as we are called to follow where our star, Jesus Christ, leads us.

January 2, 2022, Epiphany Sunday Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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 Song: The First Noel. Text: English traditional. Music: THE FIRST NOWELL, English traditional. Public Domain Hymn of the Day: Home By Another Way. © Anna Strickland, 2021. commissioned by A Sanctified Art, LLC. Communion Song: As With Gladness Men of Old. Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898, alt. Music: DIX, Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872. Public Domain Sending Song: Arise, Your Light Has Come!. Text: Ruth Duck, b. 1947. Music: FESTAL SONG, William H. Walter, 1825-1893. Text © 1992 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Public Domain. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer

Luke 2:1-20 | Throughout the season of Advent, we were invited to come home, coming home to each other, and coming home to Christ. Hearing the Christmas story yet again this year, it’s clear that each character also received an invitation to be a part of God’s purposes in the world. That is, except one person: Jesus, the Son of God. God never received an invitation to come to us, and yet, out of love, God didn’t wait. God came to us because he knew we needed his presence, his mercy, his love, and his forgiveness. So now that Christ has come, now we are given an invitation to come home to our Lord. Join us for worship as the characters of our live nativity lead us through various invitations given long ago—and still given today—as we ponder our invitation to be a part of God’s purposes in the world.

Worship Bulletin: Christmas Eve

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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 Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem. Text: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893. Music: ST. LOUIS, Lewis H. Redner, 1831-1908. Public Domain. Hymn of the Day: Away in a Manger. Text: North American, 19th cent. Music: James R Murray, 1841-1905. Public Domain. Communion Song 1: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly. Text: Polish carol; tr. Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933, alt. Music: W ŻŁOBIE LEŻY, Polish carol. Public Domain. Communion Song 2: What Child Is This. Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898. Music: GREENSLEEVES, English ballad, 16th cent. Public Domain. Sending Song: Silent Night. Text: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; tr. John F. Young, 1820-1885. Music: STILLE NACHT, Franz Gruber, 1787-1863. Public Domain. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer

Luke 1: 39-56 | When you have important news to share, who do you go and tell? Many of us have people we trust, but with some news, it may be difficult to know exactly how another person will respond. In our last Gospel of this Advent season, we hear the story of Mary going to share the news of her pregnancy with her relative, Elizabeth. Together, with one another, Mary and Elizabeth found the space of sanctuary that they were seeking. Still today, God gifts us with people, and places, of sanctuary where we are welcomed, loved, and accepted without judgment. But in love, God has also created a sanctuary within us. As we conclude our Advent journey, join us as we seek the sanctuary within ourselves where Christ is already dwelling and growing.

Worship Bulletin: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under 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 Song: O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Koln, 1710; tr. composite. Music: VENI, EMMANUEL, French processional, 15th cent. Text sts. 2,6,7 © 1997 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Public Domain Hymn of the Day: Savior of the Nations, Come. Text: attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340-397; Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. hymnal version. Music: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, J. Walter, Geistliche Gesangbüchlein, 1524. Text © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Public Domain. Communion Song: Unexpected and Mysterious. Text: Jeannette M. Lindholm, b. 1961. Music: ST. HELENA, Calvin Hampton, 1938-1984. Text © 2002 Jeannette M. Lindholm, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Music © 1977 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness. Text: With One Voice, 1995, based on the Magnificat. Music: KINGSFOLD, English Folk tune. Text © 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Public Domain. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer.