Jesus and the prophets proclaimed God’s saving love

7th Sunday of Pentecost

When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power, and Herod has him killed. In Herod’s fear that Jesus is John returned from the dead, we may hear hope for the oppressed: all the prophets killed through the ages are alive in Jesus. We are called to witness to justice in company with them, and to proclaim God’s saving love.

Alleluia!

Worship In-Person or Livestream

Sunday at 10 am 

Worship Liturgy

Order of Worship & lessons

Worship Liturgy

GATHERING

Call to Worship and Welcome            

Opening Song   

Greeting

P:  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C:  And also with you

Prayer of the Day              

O God, from you come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works. Give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.   Amen

WORD

First Reading:  

Epistle

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel:  

Message      

Message Hymn – interspersed between readings

Apostles Creed                     

Prayers of the Faithful     Pr D+ and/or Reader lighting candles ??

Sharing Christ’s Peace    Pr D+

Offering 

Offering Prayer

Announcements               Pr D+

SENDING 

Blessing

Go in peace. Share the gift of Jesus.

Thanks be to God.

Postlude Sunghee

Readings & Psalm

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Celebrate Holy Communion together “virtually” – Last time June 27.

Please join with other worshipers and the pastors for this Sunday’s Communion service at 11:00 on ZOOM via computer, tablet or smart phone.

You simply need to have ready your own wine, grape juice, or apple juice as you choose, in a separate glass for each person.  And have a piece of bread of your choice, or wafer, or cracker as you choose. If you didn’t receive an email to join us this Sunday, you may find the ZOOM login information to login by entering your name and email in the green form.

Offerings of Thanksgiving

While we are keeping physical social distance, there are still options for you to continue bringing your offerings to God and support the ministries of Grace.

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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!