Order of Serivce: Pentecost 2 / June 2, 2024

*Gathering Hymn Morning Has Broken (#409 VU)

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to Worship

One: Praise God this new day.
  All: In worship, let the hearts of those who seek God rejoice.
One: In worship, seek the grace and strength of God.
  All: Beyond worship, seek God’s presence continually,
One: Remember God’s wonderful works. 
  All: Praise God this new day.
*Elaine Bidgood Sveet. Gathering Pentecost 1 2024. Page 42.

Opening Prayer (Unison)

Holy One, we thank you for the gifts you have given. For life, both new and old. For Love of friend and stranger. For Christ alive in our hearts. We ask that you bless our gathering, that our words, our actions, and our love – our lives themselves – might be living reflections of your love. In Christ’s name, we ask these things. Amen.
*Richard Bott. Gathering Pentecost 1 2024. Page 43. 

*Opening Hymn Spirit of the Living God (#376 VU)

Prayer of Confessional and Renewal (Unison)
Forgiving God, we turn to you aware of our shortcomings and dependent on your mercy. Through the example of Jesus Christ, we have come to know freedom and hope. We seek the autonomy that Christ brings. Forgive us when we fail to live as liberated and liberating people. May our faith flourish with the seeds of your love. We pray with hope. (a time of silent confession) Amen.
*Laura Turnbull. Gathering Pentecost 1, 2024. Page. 45.

Words of Assurance
One: The Good News is that God loves all of creation, not just some of it.
  All: The Good News is that God loves all people, not just some.
One: The Good News is that this love results in an abundance of mercy and grace.
All: Thanks be to God. Amen.
* Beth W Johnston. Gathering Pentecost 1, 2024. Page 45. 

Announcements and Minute for Mission

Time for God’s Children (Don’t Be Afraid / MV #90)
Don’t be afraid. My love is stronger, my love is stronger than your fear.
Don’t be afraid. My love is stronger and I have promised, promised to be always near.

Prayer for Illumination

Proclaiming the Scriptures
2 Corinthians 4:5-12 A treasure in clay jars
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (VU p. 861) You have searched me and known me.
Mark 2:23-3:6 Gathering and healing on the Sabbath.
  This is the Good News from the Bible. 
    Thanks be to God.

Anthem

Sermon

*Hymn I Have Called You by Your Name (#161 MV)

*Offering

*Offertory Hymn (#541 VU| Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures high and low;
give thanks to God in love made known:
Creator, Word, and Spirit, One.

*Offertory Prayer (Unison)
Giver of Life, today we dedicate this offering to your work throughout the world. May it find the places desperately in need of love. May it be a beacon of hope for all. Amen.
*Jim McKean. Gathering  Pentecost 1, 2024. Page 47.

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn I, the Lord of Sea and Sky (#509 VU)

*Commissioning
One: Let us go forth now, into a world that is craving healing and wholeness.
All: Let us praise God, whose power is working within us and through us.
One: Let us go now, surrounded by the love of the Spirit who shows us we can do more than we can ever imagine.
All: Let us go now in peace. Amen
*Rosemary Godin. Gathering  Pentecost 1, 2024. Page 48.

*Commissioning Song God Be with You till We Meet Again (v.2 | #422 UV)
God be with you till we meet again; unseen wings protecting hide you,
daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet Till we meet at Jesus’ feet
Till we meet, till we meet God be with you till we meet again.

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