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Jesus Feeds the 5,000
Thank you for worshiping with us. We are so glad that you are spending part of your day with us!
Order of Service
Worship Service Participants
- Rev. Scott Siefert
- Organist: Penny Rolf
- DJ: Mark Polzin
- Musicians: CJ Spigner and Michelle Bachmann
- Special Reading: Cindy Henschen
- Communion Assistant: David Henschen
- 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
(Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 adapted)
One: The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
All: The Lord is good to all, with compassion for all God’s creation.
One: The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.
All: The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.
One: You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing.
All: The Lord is just in all ways and always kind.
One: The Lord is near to all who call on God, to all who call in truth.
All: The Lord fulfills the desire of all who are in fear and also hears their cry and saves them.
One: The Lord watches over all who love and make wickedness no more.
All: My mouth will speak with praise of the Lord, and all flesh will bless God’s holy name forever and ever.
Opening Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” (The Hymnal #1)
Prayer of Invocation
One: As we gather in worship, let us take this moment to consider our needs for transformation and forgiveness. Dear God, the creator of all things based on love, you created us in your own image. There are times when we have fallen short of that love, not only to you but to each other and all of creation.
All: We ask for your forgiveness. We thank you for the comforting strength and compassion of the Holy Spirit to do better in bringing love, kindness, and grace to all we do. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.
One: I invite you to quietly reflect on our need for grace
–Time of Silent Confession-
Assurance of Grace
One: Scripture tells us if we are “kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, God in Christ has forgiven us.” Rest assured, my friends, that through God’s grace our sins are forgiven. AMEN.
Scripture Readings
Ephesians 4:25-5:2 and Matthew 14:13-21
Special Reading by Cindy Henschen
Pastoral Meditation: “Feeding and Being Fed With Kindness”
Hymn of Response: “Break Thou the Bread of Life” (The Hymnal #204)
Holy Communion (See Insert)
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: We are grateful for God’s loving-kindness and for the gifts that we receive in our lives. You are invited to participate in this opportunity of generosity to continue the mission of God’s love and kindness to the world. We are grateful and thankful.
Special Offertory Music: ‘Uptown Funk’ performed by CJ and Michelle
*Hymn: “Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow” (The Hymnal #551)
*Prayer of Dedication
All: O Lord, with gratefulness and kindness we offer and dedicate these gifts for the continuation of our work in Christ’s name. AMEN.
Closing and Blessing
*Closing Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (The Hymnal #472)
Benediction and Blessing
Ringing of the Church Bell
Upcoming Events & Announcements
- Wednesdays – Bongards Farmers Market – 3pm to 6pm
- TODAY – Ice Cream Social following worship
- 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
- Sept 10th – Worship & Gather Team Meeting – Following Worship
- Sept 11th – Women’s Guild Gathering – 6pm – Fellowship Hall
Worship in the ‘Son’shine UCC Community Service and Picnic. Thank you to all who attended our community service and picnic. Beautiful weather, wonderful fellowship, and amazing food!
Fruit of the Spirit. August focuses on local school. This month, Central Public Schools and Cologne Academy will benefit from the donations. 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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