Veradale United Church of Christ
An Open & Affirming Congregation
Worshiping God in Christ – Welcoming All – Working for Justice & Peace
“No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!”
September 29, 2024
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10:20 Gathering and Prelude
Wayne Shull, Music Director
Tom Cuilla, Usher Coordinator
Joe McSwain, Usher
Jerry Brines, Usher
Scotty Patton, Zoom Monitor
Rev. Gen Heywood, Pastor
10:30am Worship begins
We worship on the unceded traditional territory of the Spokane, Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Coeur d’Alene, and other tribes. We acknowledge the history of indigenous genocide, removal, and erasure that continues to this day. We recognize the role that Christian communities played in these injustices, and we recommit ourselves to seeking more peaceful, just, and neighborly ways of sharing this land with all who call it home.
Community Affirmation
God loves us ...all the time! All the time...God loves us!
Service and Fellowship Opportunities
Next Sunday Wayne leads St. Francis Sunday
Bible Study tomorrow 7pm
Silent Prayer, Tuesday 9:00 to 9:30am
String-A-Lings practice Wednesday at 5:30pm
Community giving next month: N-Sid-Sen
Welcoming the Light of Christ
Hymn: “You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore” 173 (NCH)
You have come down to the lakeshore seeking neither the wise nor the wealthy, but only asking for me to follow.
Refrain: O, Jesus, you have looked into my eyes, kindly smiling, you've called out my name. On the sand I've abandoned my small boat; Now with you, I will seek other seas.
You know full well my possessions; Neither treasure nor weapons for conquest just these my fishnets and will for working. (Refrain)
You need my hands, my exhaustion, working love for the rest of the weary, a love that's willing to go on loving. (Refrain)
You who have fished other waters; You, the longing of souls that are yearning; O loving friend, you have come to call me. (Refrain)
Community Prayer
Hymn: “Grace Alone” v1
Ev’ry promise we can make, ev’ry prayer and step pf faith, ev’ry difference we can make is only by God’s grace. Ev’ry mountain we will climb, ev’ry ray of hope we shine, ev’ry blessing left behind is only by God’s grace.
Refrain: Grace alone which God supplies strength unknown God will provide; Christ in us, our Cornerstone, we will go forth in grace alone.
Prayers of Gratitude
Refrain
Prayers of Concern
Refrain
Silent Prayer
Refrain
The Lord’s Prayer use the translation which is meaningful to you or
Our Father (Creator) 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Response: Sing Amen(Sing Amen) Amen, we praise your name, O, God (Sing Amen) Amen, we praise your name, O, God (Sing Amen) Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen, we praise your name, O, God
A Time of Offering
An Invitation to Share
Dedication: Come into His Presence
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Come into his presence with thanksgiving in your heart and give him praise and give him praise. Come into his presence with thanksgiving in your heart, your voices raise, your voices raise. Give glory and honor and power unto him, Jesus, the name above all names!
Dedication Prayer: Compassionate God, you know us as we are and love us with a power great enough to set us free. We thank you with humble hearts. Bless these offerings of our time, talent and treasure. May these small tokens of our gratitude be a light of your presence in our world. Amen
Listening for God
Matthew 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Message: Ask the Pastor
Meditation in Music
Announcement Reminder
Our Light moves into the World God Loves
Closing Hymn: “You are the Salt for the Earth” 181 (NCH)
You are salt for the earth, O people: salt for the reign of God; Share the flavor of life, O people: life in the City of God!
Refrain: Bring forth the reign of mercy, bring forth the reign of peace. Bring forth the reign of justice, bring forth the City of God.
You are light on a hill, O people: light for the city of God! Shine so holy and bright, O people: shine for the City of God! (Refrain)
You are a seed of the Word, O people: bring forth the reign of God! Seeds of mercy and seeds of justice, grow in the City of God! (Refrain)
We are a blessed and a pilgrim people: bound for the City of God! Love our journey and love our homeland: love is the City of God. (Refrain)
Benediction
Communal Blessing
Be Yourself.
Grow in Christ.
Live with Compassion
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