May 30, 2021
Prelude
Joyce Rhodes, organ
“O heiliger Geist, o heiliger Gott”
~ arr. Robert Lind
“Holy, Holy, Holy” -tune- “Nicaea”
~ John B. Dykes, arr. Jeffrey N. Blersch
Call to Worship
This is a call to all those who are poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
This is a call to all those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
This is a call to all those who are meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
This is a call to all those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
This is a call to all those who are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
This is a call to all those who are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
This is a call to all those who are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
This is a call to all those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Let us worship God.
Hymn
Sue Livingstone & John Palmer
“For the Healing of the Nations” ~ UMH #428 vs. 1, 2
Time for Kids
Pastor Kate
Scripture
Matthew 5:1-12
Message
“Re-membering”
Offering Prayer
Accept these humble gifts we pray
and in our hearts forever stay.
With these gifts may You bring peace
that suffering, want and war may cease.
Amen.
Offertory
Joyce Rhodes, organ
“Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song”
~ arr. Michael Burkhardt
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn
Sue Livingstone & John Palmer
“Hymn of Promise” ~ UMH # 707 vs. 1, 2, 3
Sending Forth
God of ages past and hope to come,
we offer our gratitude
for those who have gone before,
we offer our hope
for those yet to come.
As we honor the past,
help us dream of a future
of love and peace.
Comfort us in our sorrow.
Strengthen us for the journey.
Guide us on the path of justice.
Help us live as your people,
that others may see and remember
your wisdom and truth living in us.
In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen
by Mary J. Scifres
Postlude
Joyce Rhodes, organ
“Praise God, Praise Him” -tune- “Tandanei”
~ Carnatic Tamil, arr. Michael Burkhardt
“Finale on ‘Wells’ “
~ arr. James Southbridge
“Gigue”
~ Gordon Young