Worship Service - March 13, 2022
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Prelude
Shelter me, O God
Bob Hurd
Arranged by John Pavik
John Pavik, Organ
Celebrating God’s Presence
Let Us Worship God Together
Rev. Emily Stockert
Hymn
When Morning Gilds the Skies
By Joseph Barnby, Trans. Edward Caswall
Penny Cleary and Chris Studer, Vocals
John Pavik, Piano
Song
Majestic
Words & Music by Lincoln Brewster
Jennie Warmack and Chris Studer, Vocals
Chris Studer, Piano and Acoustic Guitar
Eric Rundstrom, Electric Guitar
Prayer of Confession
Today's Worship Leader: Rev. Dr. Kent Webber
Assurance of Forgiveness
2 Corinthians 8:9
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Readings: Matthew 6:19-24 (Common English Bible)
Pat Cuneo is reading scriptures this week.
The Scripture readings and text are included in the sermon recording. You may refer to the written text using this link.
Sermon
Rev. Emily Stockert
Money and the Kingdom of God
2022 Winter Sermon Series: The Call to be a Courageous Christian
Questions for Reflection
- Do you find it hard to oray for only what is sufficient? Why or why not?
- Jesus says, “ Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Do you think that sometimes our treasure guides our heart and not the other way around?
- What are some ways you could seek the kingdom of God in your own life right now?
Encouraging God’s People
Song
Seek You
Suzanna Pautz
Cassie Carroll and Chris Studer, Vocals
Chris Studer, Piano and Acoustic Guitar
Eric Rundstrom, Electric Guitar
Morning Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Dr. Kent Webber
Prayer Request
We are committed to praying for you. Click here to submit your confidential prayer requests to Colleen Soldate, Director of Caring Ministries.
Offertory & Questions for Reflection
Ubi Caritas
By Richard Williamson
Ensemble: David Irvine, Karen Dieterle, Penny Cleary, Chris Studer, Laurie Hartmann, Barb Lawson and Kay Oppenheimer.
John Pavik, Piano
Text from Traditional Latin text
Music by Richard A. Williamson (2017)
Sung in Latin ~ Translation:Â
Where there is charity and love
God is there
The love of Christ has gathered us together
Let us rejoice and be glad in it
Let us revere and love the living God
And from a sincere heart, let us love one another
Doxology
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
From The Presbyterian Hymnal, page 592
Text © Neil Weatherhogg, 1990 | Geneva Psalter, 1551
Music: Public Domain
John Pavik, Organ
Serving God’s World
Hymn
Be Thou My Vision
Irish ballad | Harm. David Evans | Irish poem | Trans. Mary Byrne | Vers. Eleanor Hull
Cassie Carroll and Chris Studer, Vocals
John Pavik, Organ
Benediction
Rev. Emily Stockert
Postlude
Andantino (from Lyrica Nova op. 59)
Sergei Bortkiewicz
John Pavik, Piano
First Kids
Darcy Fluitt
At 9:00:
- Infants through kindergartners gather downstairs for playtime and Bible stories.
- 1st through 6th graders are always welcome and encouraged to worship in the sanctuary with their families.
At 10:30:
- Infants through Kindergartners gather downstairs for activities, music, Bible stories, and outdoor play.
- 1st through 6th Graders are invited upstairs to join their small group leaders for activities, worship, and relationships.
If you are traveling and/or cannot join in person, we provide links for videos, activities, and discussions giving you a 20 – 30 minute meaningful family experience custom-designed to the age of your kids.
Youth Rendezvous
Cory Myers
Join us upstairs in Room 224 each Sunday for Rendevous at 10:30 - a time when we work to remove barriers that can prevent us from experiencing God. We listen, sing, pray, laugh, and learn.
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