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10:50 a.m. |
The Community Gathers |
| WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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| PRELUDE |
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul" |
arr. Haan |
| CHORAL INTROIT |
"O Breath of Life" |
Head, White |
| LIGHTING OF THE WORSHIP CANDLES |
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| CALL TO WORSHIP |
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Roslyn Hogan |
| *PROCESSIONAL HYMN |
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" |
No. 65 |
| *LITANY OF PRAISE |
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Leader: We gather to witness to the presence and power of God in this place.
People: We are here to recall the life of one who stilled the waters and calmed the sea.
Leader: Jesus is Lord over all creation,
People: and Christ is Lord over our lives, on this day and always.
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| *RESPONSE OF PRAISE |
"Spirit of the Living God" |
living god |
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us.
Melt us, mold us, fill us, use us.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us.
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The Community Celebrates Children |
| CHILDREN’S MOMENT |
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| PRAYER |
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The Community Prays |
| PRAYER HYMN |
"Blessed Quietness" (vs. 1,2) |
No. 267 |
| THE CALL TO PRAYER |
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Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us pray.
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| PASTORAL PRAYER |
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| LORD’S PRAYER(using "sins") |
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| CHORAL RESPONSE |
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The Community Proclaims the Word |
| ANTHEM |
"With A Voice of Singing" |
Shaw |
| SCRIPTURE READING |
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Mark 4:35-41 (NT 36) |
| *GLORIA PATRI |
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No. 36 |
| SERMON |
"Our Awesome Inner Power" |
Charles Kutz-Marks |
The Community Shares |
| GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS |
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Offertory Sentence |
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Offertory |
"Die Allmacht"
Shaun Haywood, tenor |
Schubert |
Receiving of Tithes and Offering |
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Receiving of Food Offerings |
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*Doxology for Pentecost |
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Praise God whose breath fills all the earth
Whose love reveals our sacred worth
Whose Spirit forms one family
Whose grace brings peace & harmony. Amen.
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*Prayer of Thanksgiving |
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Bev Leonard, Elder |
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| THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION |
(Communion is open to all believers in Jesus Christ, regardless of church membership.) |
Communion Hymn |
"Here at Thy Table Lord" (vs. 1,2) |
No. 384 |
Invitation to the Lord’s Table |
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Words of Institution |
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Leader: The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said,
People: "This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
Leader: In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying,
People: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."
Leader: According to his commandment:
People:We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory.
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Prayer For The Loaf and The Cup |
John McDaniel, Elder |
Communion Music |
"Be Still My Soul" |
arr. Miller |
Communion of the People |
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(All Christians are invited to partake of the Bread when served.
You are encouraged to hold the Cup for partaking in unison.)
Leader: The body of Christ, the bread of Heaven.
The blood of Christ, the cup of New Life. Amen.
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*HYMN OF INVITATION |
"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!"
(vs. 1,2,4,5) |
No. 91 |
(Those who desire to make a profession of faith or transfer their membership to this congregation may come forward during the singing of the hymn and be received by a Minister.)
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The Community Departs for Ministry |
| *SENDING FORTH |
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| *CLOSING |
"Sweet, Sweet Spirit" |
No. 261 |
| *POSTLUDE |
"If You Would Trust in God to Guide You" |
Bach |
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*Please stand, if you are able. |
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UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH VISION STATEMENT
"University Christian Church seeks to be a dynamic, inclusive community
living out the love of Jesus, the Christ, through
thoughtful worship, compassionate service, and spiritual growth." |
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