June 26th 2020, the eighth Sunday after Pentecost

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We will continue to use Zoom for joining the service via audio only.
Dial: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 991 631 5530

Welcome

Call to Worship (Responsive)

Give thanks to the Lord and call on God’s name!
We will praise our God and tell of all God’s wonderful works.
Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
We will give glory to God’s holy name!
Seek the Lord, God’s strength and presence continually.
We will remember God’s mercy and justice in worship and praise.

Hymn of Praise #457 “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art”

Call to Reconciliation

God of the past, present and future,
We praise you for your loving kindness and the hope it brings to us day by day. As we consider your faithfulness to us, we cannot but help think about the ways we have not lived faithfully. So we confess together…

Prayer of Reconciliation (Unison)

Merciful God;
We confess that we feel more comfortable with the way things are, rather than live out the challenges we meet in Jesus. Tempted by the promises of our culture, we rely on the status quo to protect and prosper some but not all. Turning away from the cries of the hurting, we fail to stand up for the justice they seek. Afraid to speak of our faith and hope in you, we remain silent and complacent. Forgive us all the ways we let you down.
Silent Prayer ………..

Assurance of Pardon

Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn us?
Only Christ – And Christ died for us; Christ rose for us; Christ reigns in power for us; Christ prays for us. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and set free by God’s generous grace. Thanks be to God.

Prayer for Understanding ( Unison)

God of wisdom, you teach us with your love, you touch us with your mercy, and you challenge us with your truth. Send us your Holy Spirit to help us understand the depths of your Word speaking to us through the scriptures this day. Amen

First Scripture Lesson: Psalm 105: 1-11

Creed: From “A Brief Statement of Faith” (Unison)

“ We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God; preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.

Passing of the Peace

There is no need to shake hands or touch one another. Merely turn to one another and offer the “Peace of Christ” to one another.

Second Scripture Lesson: Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52

Sermon

*Hymn #263 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

Offeratory

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication

Loving God, you are so faithful and generous to us. We offer these gifts to you in Jesus’ name, trusting that you will bless them and us, so that your goodness is multiplied to touch the lives of those in need, for Christ’s sake. Amen

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

Good and generous God,
In Jesus Christ you came to us, promising us life in abundance. We give you thanks today for the abundant gifts we receive in him;

Assurance of your love day by day:
Relief of mercy when we recognize our own failings.
Hope renewed when things seem bleak;
Peace that comes when we trust ourselves to your eternal keeping.

These are the gifts that matter, O God so for all the times we experience these gifts we thank you in these moments of silence: (Keep silence for at least 10 seconds)

Generous God, the world is going through difficult times this summer. So we pray for all whose lives seem empty of joy:
Because plans have changed, and friends seem far away.
Because hearts are filled with disappointment and loneliness.
Because sorrow and grief rise up each day.

Support each one we name in this silence with your abundant compassion: (Keep silence for at least 10 seconds)

Generous God, so many things must be rearranged Because of the pandemic and what it has revealed. We pray for those whose lives are empty of purpose, and for those who do not know the respect of their neighbours:
Because they are without work.
Because they face discrimination and are devalued in our communities.
Because they have made poor choices and cannot find a way forward.
Support each one we name in this silence with your abundant mercy and show them signs of hope:
(Keep silence for at least 10 seconds.)

Generous God,
We remember before you in silence those whose lives are empty of peace and hope:
Because they struggles with illness or disability.
Because they are powerless in the face of violence.
Because old animosities rankle and opportunities for reconciliation are elusive:
(Keep silence for at least 10 seconds)

Send your dove of peace and promise to create new possibilities for each one.
Good and generous God, fill us with the energy and compassion of your Spirit ti reach out to those facing difficult times . May we become the gift we have received in Jesus.

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