Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise – When Morning Gilds the Skies (UMH #185)
When morning gilds the skies
my heart awaking cries:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Alike at work and prayer,
to Jesus I repair:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The night becomes as day
when from the heart we say:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The powers of darkness fear
when this sweet chant they hear:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let all the earth around
ring joyous with the sound:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
In heaven’s eternal bliss
the loveliest strain is this:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this, while life is mine,
my canticle divine:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this th’ eternal song
through all the ages long:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Call to Worship:
Pastor: We come today, knowing that bread alone will not sustain us.
People: We are hungry for the food that endures for eternal life.
Pastor: Christ Jesus is the bread of life, the true bread of heaven.
People: Lord, give us this bread always.
All: Come, let us worship and give thanks.
Act of Praise – Glory be to the Father (UMH#70)
Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed (UMH #881)
Scripture Lesson – Psalm 78:23-29
Special Music – "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" Brian Barber, piano
Prayer of Intercession
Prayer of Confession
Amazing God, we know that the earth is yours, and all that is in it. Every day we are blessed by your generosity and provision; yet in the midst of your abundance, we often lose track of what is truly important. Our desires focus on what you give us, and not on faithful relationship with you. We accumulate and consume while failing to assist those in need, and our efforts prioritize personal gain over the establishment of your kingdom. Forgive us, Lord. Restore and nourish us with food that endures, such that our lives bear witness to Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Extending the Peace of Christ
Offering
Doxology (UMH#94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn – Spirit Song (UMH #347)
O let the Son of God enfold you
with his Spirit and his love.
Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.
O let him have the things that hold you,
and his Spirit like a dove
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
O come and sing this song with gladness
as your hearts are filled with joy.
Lift your hands in sweet surrender to his name.
O give him all your tears and sadness;
give him all your years of pain,
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Sermon – Bread that Sustains
Text: John 6:24-35
Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor: . . . And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn.
People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor: . . . And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
People: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor: . . . Through Your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.
People: Amen.
Hymn – For the Bread Which You Have Broken (UMH #614)
For the bread which you have broken,
for the wine which you have poured,
for the words which you have spoken,
now we give you thanks, O Lord.
By this pledge that you do love us,
by your gift of peace restored,
by your call to heaven above us,
hallow all our lives, O Lord.
With our sainted ones in glory
seated at the heavenly board,
may the church that’s waiting for you
keep love’s tie unbroken, Lord.
In your service, Lord, defend us,
in our hearts keep watch and ward;
in the world where you have sent us,
let your kingdom come, O Lord.
Benediction
Congregational Response: On Eagle’s Wings
And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings / bear you on the breath of dawn / make you to shine like the sun / and hold you in the palm of God’s hand
Postlude/Dismissal
Accompanist: Brian Barber
Rev. Brad Leight
Ruth Portzline, CLM
