GREETING
Amelia Hamiter (she/her/hers)

One: The Lord be with you.

Many: And also with you.

Song

God of Wonders

PREPARATION

CALL TO WORSHIP
from Psalm 8

One: O LORD, our Lord how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

Many: When I look at the heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?

One: Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet.

Many: O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

PRAYER OF ADORATION

Song Continued:

God of Wonders

Song

Sing With All Your Heart

CONFESSION INVITATION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Many: Yahweh, ever-present, ever-loving, we admit that we draw lines between one another too quickly, dismissing your love for others. In the process, we push ourselves away from your embrace. Our boxes are too small, and we pretend to know who and what belongs where. But your circle is always growing. Erase our lines. Widen our vision of your kin-dom, and help us to walk your way on any road we travel. Bless our hearts, our enemies, those we hurt and those hurting. May we come to hear your unconditional loving voice and to let go of the biases that hold us back so that we may come to love each other as you love us. Amen. 

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

One: The God who sees the lines we draw is also the God who chooses to love us. The God who confronts our false narratives is also the God who accepts our entire being. There is an unbreakable and limitless bond between us and God. Be assured that Yahweh is working to heal your wounds, forgiving you and accepting all of you in the process. This is the good news!

Many: Thanks be to God!

PASSING THE PEACE

One: The peace of Christ be with you all. 

Many: And also with you.

Song of Peace

Bind Us Together

BLESSING OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

One: People of God, what is our prayer for these children and youth?

Many: May the Lord be with you.

Children and Youth: And also with you.

One: Children and Youth, in a world trying to sell you meaning and purpose from all sides, may the Good Counselor within you lead you into the good work, good rest, and deep enjoyment that is yours to do. 

All: Thanks be to God!

SONG OF ASSURANCE:

Nothing To Fear

WORDS OF WELCOME

PRAYER AFTER TESTIMONY

God, We thank you for the journey we walk and that we do not walk alone. We thank you for your transformative work in each of our lives and the gift to witness that same work in others. Help us to see and share the ways that you are moving in our own lives so that others might also be strengthened for their journey. Amen.

READING: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

One: The Word of the Lord

Many: Thanks be to God 

SERMON
Rev. Emily McGinley (she/her/hers)

The Inward Journey: The Quest for Peace

OFFERING

OFFERING PRAYER

All: Holy Spirit, you are our guide and our peace. As we offer these gifts today, help us trust in Your presence, knowing that You are at work through us. May these financial resources fund ministries that bring comfort and assurance to others, just as Jesus’ words bring peace to our hearts. In his name, we pray. Amen. 

MUSICAL OFFERING

You Care For Me

COMMUNION

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - Apostles Creed

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. 

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.

One: Lift up your hearts!
Many: We lift them up to the Lord!

One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Many: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

SANCTUS

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

One: Together we proclaim the mystery of the faith:

Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD'S PRAYER

All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

One: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Many: Therefore, let us keep the feast.

Distribution of the Bread and Cup

Song

Sing With All Your Heart

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

All: God of truth, we have seen with our eyes and touched with our hands the bread of life: strengthen our faith, that we may grow in love for you and for each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Song:

Turn, Turn, Turn

BENEDICTION

DISMISSAL

One: Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Many: Thanks be to God!

One: Go, in God’s Peace

Worship Leader: Amelia Hamiter

Preacher and Presider: Emily McGinley 

Reader: Rich Meyer

Musicians:

Jason Morrell, guitar & vocal

Matt Pan, piano

Olivia Lin, vocal

Nigel Tan, vocal

Andy Lie, guitar

Audio/Video:

Jody Constantine, Worship Arts Production Lead