Expanding the kingdom of God to each of us
God shows no partiality
James tells us to stop showing favoritism in the assembly, treating the rich visitor with more honor than the poor one. Jesus himself seems to show partiality in his first response to the Syrophoenician woman in today’s gospel. Was he testing her faith in saying Gentiles don’t deserve the goods meant for God’s children? Or was he speaking out of his human worldview, but transcended those limits when she took him by surprise with her reply? Either way, the story tells us that God shows no partiality.
Everyone who brings a need to Jesus is received with equal honor as a child and heir.
Alleluia!
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Worship Liturgy
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
P Holy God, your word feeds your people with life that is eternal. Direct our choices and preserve us in your truth, that, renouncing what is false and evil, we may live in you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen
WORD
First Reading:
Epistle: Gospel Acclamation Gospel: Message
Message Hymn
Apostles Creed
Prayers of the Faithful Pr D+ and/or Reader lighting candles ??
Sharing Christ’s Peace Pr D+
Offering
Offering Prayer
Communion: Off screen
Announcements Pr D+
SENDING Blessing
Go in peace. Share the gift of Jesus.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude Sunghee
Offerings of Thanksgiving
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