God is speaking and we have the ears to hear.
GREETING
Amanda Samuel (she/he/they)
One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.
Song
Praise To The Lord/Joyful, Joyful
PREPARATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: In the midst of a world where people hunger and thirst:
Many: come and worship a God who feeds the hungry.
One: In the midst of a world where people are mistreated and oppressed:
Many: come and worship a God whose work is always mercy and justice.
One: In the midst of a world where war and violence flourish:
Many: come and worship a God who desires peace for all creation.
One: In the midst of a world where anxiety and despair seem to grow:
Many: come and worship a God who is the wellspring of hope.
One: In the midst of our joy and sorrow, hope and despair:
Many: come to the feast and worship God!
PRAYER OF ADORATION
Many: Loving God, we come this morning seeking to abide in your presence. Open our minds to your spirit of wisdom, that we may know how to live as your people. Open our hearts to your spirit of truth, that we may love all your people with a love that speaks of justice, kindness, and radical grace. May this time of worship be authentic and pleasing to you. Amen
Song Continued:
Praise To The Lord/Joyful, Joyful
Song:
Rising Sun
WORDS OF WELCOME
PASSING THE PEACE
One: The peace of Christ be with you all.
Many: And also with you.
Song of Peace:
Instruments of Peace
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.
One: And children and youth, what is your response?
Children and Youth: And also with you.
One: Children and Youth, when the world is loud with other voices, may you learn to listen for the one that knows you best. May you trust that God is always speaking, and trust that you have been given ears to hear the Divine reminding you that you are fully loved, just as you are.
All: Thanks be to God!
Song
Come Now O Wisdom
TESTIMONY
Andrew Tremblay
PRAYER AFTER TESTIMONY
All: 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.
Song:
Doxology
READING: Micah 5:2–5a; 6:6–8
Reader: In the quiet of this space,
All: We tune our hearts to listen for what God is saying.
One: The Word of the Lord
Many: Thanks be to God
SERMON SERIES: The Sound of Hearing
Love Song of a Prophet
Rev. Joshua Jalandoon (he/him/his)
Quiet Reflection: You may use this moment to notice what God is inviting you to consider. How does that inform your next most loving step?
OFFERING
OFFERING PRAYER
ALL: God, you are the giver of every good gift. Accept these offerings we pray,
that through them we may do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you, our Savior and our God. Amen.
MUSICAL OFFERING
See The Love
APOSTLE'S 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.
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
One: It is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise as you invite us to this table of Love where wholeness and healing are made visible through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who welcomes, redeems, and restores. Therefore with all of creation and with all the saints and souls who have gone before us, we join the never ending song of praise by saying:
Many: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
One: Blessed are you, O God. Blessed is your Son, Jesus, our host at this table. Blessed is your Spirit, who speaks to us and dwells among us. Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
One: Therefore we proclaim the mystery of our faith:
Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
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
One: These are the Gifts of God for the People of God, come and receive them with gladness.
Song:
Instrumental
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
All: Lord of this feast beyond measure and price; we thank you for meeting us at your table of love: liberate us now to share bread with our neighbor, each receiving from the other what we need to be ourselves. Amen.
Song:
You Are With Me
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
Liturgist: Amanda Samuel
Preacher Presider: Rev. Joshua Jalandoon
Reader: Donna Creasman
Musicians:
Stephanie Rickard, piano & vocal
Olivia Lin, vocal
Jason Morrell, guitar & vocal
Ben Lee, guitar
Colleen Howell, vocal
Audio/Video:
Max Lopez, Worship Arts Production Lead
Andrew Tremblay, ProPre