Jesus reaches out to heal and break down barriers.
5th Sunday of Pentecost
A woman finds healing by touching Jesus’ cloak, and a girl is restored to life when he takes her by the hand. In both cases a boundary is crossed: in Jesus’ time the hemorrhaging woman was considered ritually unclean, polluting others by her touch, and anyone who touched a corpse also became unclean.
In Mark’s gospel Jesus breaks down barriers, from his first meal at a tax collector’s house to his last breath on the cross as the temple curtain is torn in two. We dare to touch Jesus in our “uncleanness” and to live as a community that defines no one as an outsider.
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
Almighty and merciful God, we implore you to hear the prayers of your people. Be our strong defense against all harm and danger, that we may live and grow in faith and hope, 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
Lamentations 3:22-33 Great is the Lord’s faithfulness
Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 (alternate) God created humankind for immortality
Psalm 30 I will exalt you, O Lord, because you have lifted me up. (Ps. 30:1)
2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Excel in generosity, following the Lord Jesus
Mark 5:21-43 Christ healing a woman and Jairus’s daughter
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.
Giving Options:
- Mail a check to church address below
- Online bill pay through your bank
- Online giving – Orange button