Prelude (Note – Pastors will process during prelude.)
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise – Now Thank We All Our God (UMH #102)
Now thank we all our God,
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom this world rejoices;
who from our mothers’ arms
has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God
through all our life be near us,
with ever joyful hearts
and blessed peace to cheer us;
and keep us still in grace,
and guide us when perplexed;
and free us from all ills,
in this world and the next.
All praise and thanks to God
the Father now be given;
the Son, and him who reigns
with them in highest heaven;
and the one eternal God,
whom earth and heaven adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be evermore.
Call to Worship:
Pastor: Come, all who are weary and tired,
People: Pause in this place of quiet and stillness.
Pastor: Jesus, the Christ, is in our midst.
People: Christ recognizes us as beloved.
Pastor: Let us worship the Lord, who guides with compassion.
People: Praise be to God, whose Spirit restores.
Act of Praise – Glory be to the Father UMH#70
Scripture Lesson – Jeremiah 23:1-6
Message In Music – Aaron Uzelmeier, Tuba; Brian Barber, Piano
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Sacrament of Baptism – Cody Andrew Yordy
Note: all will sing v1,3,7 of “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” as Cody is shared with the congregation. Also, Apostles’ Creed is part of Baptismal liturgy.
Hymn – I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry (The Faith We Sing #2051)
I was there to hear your borning cry,
I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized,
to see your life unfold.
When you heard the wonder of the Word
I was there to cheer you on;
You were raised to praise the living Lord,
to whom you now belong.
I was there to hear your borning cry,
I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized,
to see your life unfold.
Prayer of Intercession
Prayer of Confession
Eternal God, we give our thanks and praise for your steadfast love which endures forever. Your presence brings restoration and peace. Still, we often lose our way, as we’re distracted by responsibilities and saddled by the pressures and anxieties of life. We forget to show you gratitude and fail to extend your mercy. Forgive us, Lord. Guide us and teach us your ways, such that our brokenness may be healed and souls may be renewed. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Extending the Peace of Christ
Offering
Doxology (UMH#94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn – Be Thou My Vision (UMH #451)
Be thou my vision,
O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me,
save that thou art.
Thou my best thought,
by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping,
thy presence my light.
Be thou my wisdom,
and thou my true word;
I ever with thee
and thou with me, Lord;
Thou and thou only,
first in my heart,
Great God of heaven,
my treasure thou art.
Great God of heaven,
my victory won,
May I reach heaven’s joys,
O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart,
whatever befall,
Still be my vision,
O Ruler of all.
Sermon – Beyond Recognition
Text: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Hymn – Open My Eyes, That I May See (UMH #454)
Open my eyes, that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me;
place in my hands the wonderful key
that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my ears, that I may hear
voices of truth thou sendest clear;
and while the wave-notes fall on my ear,
everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my mouth, and let me bear
gladly the warm truth everywhere;
open my heart and let me prepare
love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Benediction
Congregational Response: Sanctuary
Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary / pure and holy, tried and true / with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living / sanctuary for you..
Postlude/Dismissal
Accompanist: Brian Barber
Rev. Brad Leight
Ruth Portzline, CLM
