Gathering as the Body of Christ
Welcome and Sharing of Announcements
John Wilder
Call to Worship
Nicholas Desrochers
Liturgist: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
People: O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me.
Liturgist: Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
People: Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
Liturgist: Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
People: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name!
Opening Prayer
Nicholas Desrochers
To You, O Lord, we lift up our souls. You are our God—we trust in You alone. Look upon us with mercy and love— the same steadfast mercy and love You have shown toward Your people throughout history. Make Your ways known to us; guide us into Your truth. Show us the way we should go. For You are the God of our salvation, full of compassion and steadfast love, and those who wait on You will never be put to shame. Amen.
Opening Hymn
“Lead Me, Lord”
UMH #473
Based on Psalm 5:8 and Psalm 4:8
Scripture Readings
Ethan Colley
Psalm 25:14
The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them.
Liturgist The word of God for the people of God.
People Thanks be to God.
Message
"Praying the Psalms"
Doug Keele, Lay Speaker
Message in Music
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
arr by Charles C. Converse
Joanna Nees, flutist
Offertory Prayer
John Wilder
Great music and little birds remind us of your majesty. Huge sums of money and a widow’s coin are both honored when given to tell of your love, your justice, and your mercy. Receive these offerings as signs that we remember that you are greater than our music or money, for you are the root of it all. Most of all, we marvel that you love us. We are saying thank you, God, as we present this offering in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Herb Mather
Closing Hymn
“If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee”
UMH #142
Based on Psalm 55:22
The Blessing and Sending Forth
Jane Beatty
May the God who made heaven and earth,
Whom death could not contain,
Who lives to disturb and heal us,
Bless you with power to go forth and proclaim the gospel.
The Grace of God be with you all, now and always.
Janet Morley
Online Servers
Worship Leaders: John Wilder and Doug Keele
Liturgists: Ethan Colley and Nicholas Desrochers
Video: Mark Beatty
