02-19-23

Worship Service

February 19, 2023

Prelude: Original composition by James Washington – James Washington, keyboardist

Greetings

Announcements

Wise Words from John Gaul

Hymn: “Hope of the World”

Opening of the Word

Responsive Invocation: 

I will call to mind the deeds of the Lord;

    I will remember your wonders of old.

I will meditate on all your work

and muse on your mighty deeds.

    Your way, O God, is holy.  

You are the God who works wonders;

you have displayed your might 

among the peoples.

    With your strong arm 

    you redeemed your people.

Invitation to Prayer:

O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our maker.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.  Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.  Amen.

O Lord, our heavenly Creator, whose great love holds a forgiveness for all who desire and seek it: we thank thee for thy gracious assurance that thou art always near and ready to forgive.  Pardon and deliver us from all our sins; confirm and strengthen us in all goodness and truth, and bring us into everlasting life; for thy mercy’s sake.  Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

O Lord, open thou our lips:

And our mouths shall show forth thy praise.

Praise ye the Lord!

The Lord’s name be  praised!

The Sanctus

Holy, holy, holy; Lord God of hosts: Heav’n and earth are full of thy glory.  Amen.

Scripture Readings: Numbers 11:1-15; John 6:35-51; Arcana Coelestia #3469

Children’s Message

Solo: “Cry No More” Words by Johanna Anderson, Music by Dan Forrest – Heather Garland, soloist

Spiritual Message: Why do we complain? – Rev. Junchol Lee

Silent Meditation

Affirmation of Faith

Great Spirit, Christ, the Compassionate One, Light of the World, You are that which sustains and nurtures our spirit. You draw us closer to Heaven and to each other. Your Divine Love and Wisdom flows into every living soul. You dwell among us and warm every human heart. We acknowledge our need to be fed by your Sacred Spirit, to share in the beauty of life, and to build a Holy City on Earth by giving of ourselves, yet knowing that all that is good and true flows into us from You. Amen. 

Prayer of the People/Pastoral Prayer

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory: Original composition by James Washington

Doxology

Praise God the Source of life and birth Praise God the Word who came to earthPraise God the Spirit, holy flame All glory, honor to God’s name.  Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn: “Seek Ye First”

Benediction

Closing of the Word

Sung Response: Aaronic Benediction 

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you; the Lord be gracious to you, and give you peace, and give you peace. Amen.

Postlude: Original composition by James Washington