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“Fruit of the Spirit”
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Order of Service
Worship Service Participants
- Rev. Scott Siefert
- Organist: Penny Rolf
- DJ: Woody Prehn
- Liturgist: Keith Kohls
- Choir: YOU!
Ringing of the Church Bell
Announcements
Greeting
Rev Scott: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.
Call to Worship
Keith: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
All: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
Keith: Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
All: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.
Keith: Give thanks to him, bless his name.
All: For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
*Opening Hymn: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (The Hymnal #272)
Prayer of Invocation
One: We thank You, living God, that in Jesus Christ You have built a house not made with hands, but with the people among whom You live. We thank You that You have called us and that we belong to You. We come now, longing to know the touch of Your Spirit that we may be encouraged to serve You in the world.
All: Come to us that we may recognize You and sing Your praise; through the grace of Jesus Christ. AMEN.
Prayer of Confession
Rev Scott: Righteous God, we find ourselves as your hands, legs, heart and spirit here on the earth. As your children, as were your disciples, we are called to manifest a Gospel of love, justice, reconciliation and healing in the present world. But our concern for a just and egalitarian world too often dissipates at the point of our discomfort. Forgive us for our humanity and our frailty as we dwell in your presence and seek transformation and new energy for the work of your ministry. Revive us again O Lord.
All: Encourage us with Your love that we may commit ourselves anew to live as those who belong to You; through the grace of Jesus Christ. AMEN.
–Time of Silent Confession-
Assurance of Grace
Rev Scott: Just as Jesus endowed his disciples, his family, with moments of rest and amazement, it is good for us, kinfolk, to bask in the glorious and loving presence of God. Fortunately, God does not condemn us when we too often choose to linger there rather than enter into difficult, tough, unfamiliar or even mundane places and spaces. But I’m so glad that with grace and compassion, the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit lifts, informs and propels us in the direction we should go to heal, deliver and resurrect.
All: Come, Holy Spirit, Come. Thanks be to God!
Scripture Readings
Colossians 3:12-17 and 1 Corinthians 13:1-14
Pastoral Meditation: “Clothe Yourselves With Love”
Hymn of Response: “God of Grace and God of Glory” (The Hymnal #287)
Prayers and Concerns
Joys – Concerns – Blessings
Please share any special concerns, joys, and blessings.
Silent Prayer – Pastoral Prayer – Lord’s Prayer
ALL: Our Father, 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. AMEN.
Collection and Presentation of the Offering
Invitation to the Offering
One: The Holy Spirit comes down to us as a gift of presence, compassion, and companionship. We honor and uphold the Kingdom here on earth through our stewardship; as we are called to present our lives as a living testimony of the God who has created each one of us to be unique and minister to a world that needs what we have to offer in time, talent and treasure. Let us now uphold the glory of God by the giving of our gifts in the spirit of generosity.
*Hymn: “Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow” (The Hymnal #551)
*Prayer of Dedication
All: Generous God, we give out of the generosity of our hearts. We love because you first loved us. We give because you first gave to us. May these gifts glorify your Spirit. In the name of Jesus the Christ, we pray. AMEN.
Closing and Blessing
*Closing Hymn: “More Love to Thee” (The Hymnal #471)
Benediction and Blessing
Ringing of the Church Bell
Upcoming Events & Announcements
- Wednesdays – Bongards Farmers Market – 3pm to 6pm
- TODAY – Worship & Gather Team Meeting following Worship
- Jun 25th – Worship Leader: Sham Moteelall – 915am
- Jun 25th – Fellowship – following worship hosted by Cindy Henschen and Karen Otto
- Jul 2nd – Vacation Sunday – No worship service
- Jul 30th – UCC Community Worship in the ‘Son’shine outdoor service and potluck picnic – 1030am – Baylor Park
- Aug 6th – St. John’s Got Talent – 915am followed by Ice Cream Social
- Aug 6th – Consistory Team Meeting following worship
- Aug 13th – Worship Leader: Michelle Bachmann – 915am
- Aug 16th – Shoe Bus at the Market – 3pm to 6pm (donations of new and like-new shoes collected up until the day of the sale)
- Aug 27th – Worship at Stiftungsfest – 9am – Under the Big Tent
Life is Sweeter because of Dads. Today we honor and remember our Dads…and step-dads, grandpas, and uncles. Whether you’re celebrating Father’s day with your Dad, or spending time remembering him today, the Consistory team would like everyone to enjoy a treat. Feel free to take a candy bar with you at the end of the service.
Fruit of the Spirit. June focuses on local food insecurity and healthy nutrition, benefitting our PoP and PoP Plus clubs at the Bongards Farmers market. A special collection vessel is at the entrance to the sanctuary.
God uses everyone’s talents. Check out this month’s Team Up flier for ways to share your time and talents to inspire and uplift our community.
St. John’s Got Talent. Singers, dancers, orators, and musicians wanted for our 3rd Annual St. John’s Got Talent on August 6th. Contact Pastor Scott.
Live Streaming. We want to train others on live-streaming and recording services. If you can make a post on Facebook from your computer, you can do this. Contact Michelle Bachmann if you’re interested.
Looking for a church community? If you have been led to St. John’s looking to be more than a visitor, we welcome you openly and would love an opportunity to chat. Contact Pastor Scott at 804-350-0826 or email pastorsjuccbongards@gmail.com.
The Word To Go: Find Sunday morning worship services on our Facebook Page, St. John’s UCC of Bongards. Worship will also be live-streamed on Facebook, when available.
Bongards Buzz: Submit items for the newsletter by the 1st of each month to Michelle Bachmann or sjuccbongards@gmail.com. Catch up online with the Buzz here.
For Pastoral Care. Please contact Pastor Scott at 804-350-0826 or email pastorsjuccbongards@gmail.com.
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