Category: Worship Services

Matthew 10:40-42 | Jesus’ disciples were sent out with a job to do: to proclaim the news of God’s Kingdom and to serve those they encountered. Much in the same way, as disciples of Jesus today, we are sent with a similar job description. But while the disciples were sent to give to others, they were also sent to receive from others. Join us this weekend as we explore the relationship between giving and receiving hospitality: opening our hands to receive the welcome and generosity of Christ and of our neighbors and intertwining ourselves with one another in wholehearted hospitality.

Sunday, July 2, 2023, Fifth 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: Sunshine and Joy Medley. Text and Music: John R. Sweney and George Willis Cooke arr. by Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2013 The Lorenz Publishing corporation. Covered under One License subscription. & America the Beautiful. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2016 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: Spirit Open My Heart. Text and Music: Ruth Duck, Alfred V. Fedak. Text and Music: © 2016 MorningStar Music Publishers/Birnamwood Publications. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: We Give Thee But Thine Own. Text: William W. How, 1823-1897, alt. Music: L. Masin and G. Webb, Cantica Lauda, 1850. Text and Music: Public Domain. Communion Liturgy: Holy, Amen and Lamb of God. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2010, 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: The Servant Song. © 2005 Mark Fortino and Ellen Tuttle. Performed by Mark Fortino, Steve Courtney, John Fortino. Sending Song: Lord of Justice. Text and Music: Larry Olson. Text and Music: © 1989 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription.

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.

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 | The saying goes, “There’s only so many hours in the day.” With varied commitments that we all carry, it can be challenging to attend to everything that needs our attention let alone think about living out our call as disciples of Jesus. And yet, God desires more than a portion of our lives. God calls us to follow with the whole of our being so that we might live in God’s promised fullness, and so that those around us – even the most unlikely of people – might be brought into the fold of God’s care. As a fellow seeker of Christ, join us as we wrestle with what discipleship means, and as we once again experience God’s hand outstretched to us – making us whole.

Sunday, June 11, 2023, Second 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: We’re Marching to Zion. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Music: © 1967 OCP. Covered under One License subscription.
Gathering Song: What Is This Place. Text: Huub Oosterhuis, b. 1933; tr, David Smith, b. 1933. Music: A. Valerius, Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626; arr. Adrian Engels, b. 1906. Text and Music: © 1984 TEAM Publications, admin. OCP Publications. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: The Lord Now Sends Us Forth. Text: Anonymous, Central America; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b. 1923. Music: Anonymous, Central America. Words and
Music: © 1998 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia. Text and Music: Christopher Walker and Fintan O’Carroll. Text and Music: © 1985 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: As the Grains of Wheat. Text and Music: Marty Haugen. Words and Music: © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Morning Has Broken. Text and Music: Eleanor Farjeon. Text and Music: © 1957 AGEHR Publishing. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me. Text and Music: African American spiritual. Text and Music © 1995 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Covered under One License subscription. Liturgy: Now the Feast and Celebration. by Marty Haugen.©1990 by GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription.

Genesis 1:1-2, 4a, Psalm 8 | Who is God? It’s a question that’s been asked for millennia, not only by people who profess Jesus as Savior, but by people of all backgrounds. So what do we, as Christians, have to say about who God is? Join us for worship as we explore the nature of the Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and as we are sent forth as bearing the name of the Triune God into the world.

Sunday, June 4, 2023, Holy Trinity Sunday 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: This Is My Father’s World. 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: Come, Join the Dance of Trinity. Text and Music: Richard D. Leach. Text and Music: © 2002, 2005 Selah Publishing Co., Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: Wade in the Water. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 1993 Alfred Sacred. 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: Modern arrangement of the classic hymn Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty. Arranged and Recorded by Nathan Drake; Written by Reginald Heber, 1783-1826. Text and Music: Public Domain. Sending Song: Go, Make Disciples. Text and Music: Handt Hanson. Text and Music: © 1991 Changing Church Inc. Covered under One License subscription.

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-21 | Did you know that it’s necessary for wind to blow over seedlings in a greenhouse? Without that wind, those seedlings don’t develop a proper root system and will be shocked when transplanted in an uncontrolled environment. In the same way, it’s necessary for the wind of the Spirit to blow over (and even into) us as followers of Jesus. From day to day, that wind might feel like a soft, gentle breeze one day, and the next day feel like a derecho. But always, always, that wind of the Spirit never stops moving and that wind of the Spirit is always blowing to give us life that we will grow and flourish wherever we find ourselves.

Sunday, May 28, 2023, Pentecost Sunday 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: I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2020 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. & Breathe. Text and Music: Marie Barnett. Text and Music: © 1995 Integrity Music. Covered under One License subscription.
Gathering Song: Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading. Text: Wilson Niwagila; tr. Howard S. Olson, b. 1922. Music: Wilson Niwagila; arr. Egil Hovland, b. 1924. Text: © 1968, 1993 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind. Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923. Music: John Hughes, 1873-1932. Text and Music: © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: Spirit of Gentleness. Text and Music: James K. Manley, b. 1940. Text and Music: © 1997 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Veni Sancte Spiritus. Text and Music: Jacques Berthier, Taizé Community. Text and Music: © 1979 Taizé, Les Presses de (North America) Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Send Us Out. Text and Music: James Hersch. Text and Music: © 1994 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription.

John 17:1-11 | It’s not uncommon to hear the encouragement to work together with one another. Often, within communities, we hear messages of how we are “stronger together,” and for many of us we learned the importance of “sharing” back in preschool and kindergarten. But toward the end of Jesus’ last words to his disciples before his passion, Jesus gives a specific reason why he prays for his disciples to live as one. Join us for worship as we hear God’s Word, pointing us toward what it is we are to do as we await the coming of the Spirit.

Sunday, May 21, 2023, Seventh Sunday of Easter 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: Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen. 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: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing! Text: Bede, 673-735; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, Köln, 1623. Text: © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin, Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: They’ll Know We are Christians By Our Love. Text and Music: Peter Scholtes (John 13:34-35; Eph. 4:4-6). Text and Music: © 1966 F. E. L. Publications, assigned 1991 to The Lorenz Corp. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: Make Us One. Text and Music: Carol Cymbala. Text and Music: © 1991, 1994 Carol Joy Music (Admin. by ClearBox Rights, LLC) Curb Word Music (Admin.
by WC Music Corp.) Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: Down to the River to Pray. Text and Music: George H. Allan. Text and Music: © Creative Commons Attribution license. Public Domain. Sending Song: To Be Alive. Text and Music: David Lee Brown, Larry Olson. Text and Music: © 1993 Dakota Road Music. Covered under CCLI subscription.

John 14:15-21 | When we think of someone being an “advocate” for us, we may think of someone who stands up for us, someone who steps in when we need it most, someone who speaks or acts on our behalf, or someone who is present with us as an encouragement or a comforter. These “advocates” often make quite the difference in our lives, sometimes in ways we can’t describe. And yet, in the Spirit, we are given an Advocate who goes beyond these actions. Join us this weekend for worship as we hear the promise of our Advocate who unites us with the very life of God, and as we receive the call to join our lives with our neighbors as living advocates.

Sunday, May 14, 2023, Sixth Sunday of Easter 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: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord). Text and Music: Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman. Text and Music: © 2011 Brodt Music. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus. Text and Music: William Dix and Rowland Prichard. Text and Music: © 1898 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Loving Spirit. Text and Music: Shirley Erena Murray. Text and Music: © 1987 Hymn Society in the US and Canada. Covered under One License subscription and CCLI subscription. Offering Song: All Are Welcome. Text and Music: Marty Haugen. Text and Music: © 1994 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: My Advocate. Text and Music: Chris Llewellyn and Gareth Gilkeson. Text and Music: © 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Covered under CCLI subscription. Sending Song: Every Move I Make. Text and Music: David Ruis. Text and Music: ©1996 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Integrity Music) Vineyard Songs Canada (Admin. by Integrity Music). Covered under CCLI subscription.

John 14:1-14, 1 Peter 2:2-10 | When considering our journey of faith, some of us may be able to point to specific places or spaces where we sensed the presence of Christ. These experiences are important and are a gift. But even beyond these specific experiences, we are promised that to dwell with Jesus, we don’t need to be in a specific place. Rather, by Christ’s death and resurrection, and by the power of the Spirit, Jesus has created a space for us to dwell in God within our very selves. Join us for worship this weekend as we offer a blessing to our high school graduates, as we remember God’s promise to dwell with us wherever we find ourselves, and as we let ourselves be built into a dwelling place for the sake of others.

Sunday, May 7, 2023, Fifth Sunday of Easter 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: Higher Ground. Text and Music: Mark Leslie Hayes. Text and Music: © 2006 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Hallelujah! Jesus Lives. Text: Carl B. Garve, 1763-1841; tr. Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897, alt. Music: Ludvig M. Lindeman, 1812-1887. Text and Music: Public Domain. Offering Song: Come, Thou Almighty King. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2013 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Chosen People. Text and Music by Bread Without Cost. Shared via breadwithoutcost.com as a free download. Sending Song: You Are The Way. Text and Music: Christi Smith, Patrick Smith, Steve Angrisano, Tom Tomaszek. Text and Music: ©2002 spiritandsong.com. Covered under CCLI subscription.

John 10:1-10 | We “know” the voices of those close to us. At the same time, we caution our children not to listen to the voices of strangers. So then, how do we heed the voice of Jesus as our shepherd? Especially when that voice may still seem a bit foreign, or difficult to decipher? Join us for worship as together we practice listening for the voice of our Good Shepherd and as we are given the opportunity to trust and believe, leading us into abundant life.

Sunday, April 30, 2023, Fourth Sunday of Easter 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: Christ Arose! Text and Music: Robert Lowry. Text and Music: Public Domain. Are You Washed in the Blood? Text and Music: Elisha A. Hoffmann. Text and Music: Public Domain. Gathering Song: I Know That My Redeemer Lives! Text: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799, alt. Music: attr. John Hatton, d. 1793. Text and Music: © OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us. Text: attr. Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1847. Music: William B Bradbury, 1816-1868. Text and Music: Public Domain. Offering Song: What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Text and Music: Charles C. Converse. Text and Music: Public Domain. Communion Song: Shepherd Me, O God. Text and Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950, based on Psalm 23. Text and Music: © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises. Text and Music: South African; Freedom Is Coming, 1984, Anders Nyberg. Text and Music: © 1984 Walton Music. Covered under One License subscription.

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Luke 24:13-35 | Have you ever been looking for something for hours, only to realize it was right in front of you all along? It’s mind-boggling how our perspective may be jaded by our expectations and how significant a fresh perspective may be. As we continue into the season of Easter, today we join with two of Christ’s disciples on the road who, initially, were kept from recognizing Jesus. But, by remaining on the journey and staying with Christ, eventually their eyes were opened, and they recognized their hearts were burning within them the entire time. Venturing forth onto our own journeys of faith, we invite you to join us as together we experience the presence of Christ through the Eucharist, and as open ourselves to the unexpected ways and places that Christ reveals himself to us.

Sunday, April 23, 2023, Third Sunday of Easter 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: Flow River Flow. Text and Music: Bob Hurd. Text and Music:© 1986 OCP. Sing a New Song. Text and Music: Dan Schutte. Text and Music: © 1972 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! Text: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926. Music: David N. Johnson, 1922-1987. Text: © 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Music: © 1969 Contemporary Worship I, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Day of Arising. Text: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953. Music: Carl F. Schalk, b. 1929. Text: © 1996 Susan Palo Cherwien, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Music: © 1999 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: Near the Cross. Text and Music: William Doane, Lloyd Larson. Text and Music:© 2013 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation.  Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: In Christ Alone. Text and Music: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend. Text and Music: © 2001 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing). Covered under CCLI subscription. Sending Song: To Be Alive. Text and Music: Larry Olson and David Lee Brown. Text and Music: © 1993 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription.