PRELUDE: Improvisation on “Spirit of God, Descend upon my Heart” by Frederick Swann
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN: O Lord, You Are My God and King [Jerusalem]
PRAYER OF PRAISE
INTROIT: Christ of the Upward Way Sursum Corda #1 – by G. Lomas/arr. by Gilbert M. Martin
Christ of the Upward Way, my Guide divine, where Thou hast set Thy feet may I place mine; and move and march where-ever Thou hast trod, keeping face forward up the hill of God. Give me the heart to hear Thy voice and will, that without fault or fear I may fulfill Thy purpose with a glad and holy, holy zest, like one who would not bring less than his best. Give me the good stout arm to shield the right, and wield the sword of truth with all my might, that, in the warfare I must wage for Thee, more than a victor I may ever, ever be. Christ of the Upward Way, my Guide divine, where Thou hast set Thy feet may I place mine; and when Thy last call comes serene and clear, calm may my answer be, “Lord, I am here.” Amen! [W. J. Mathams]
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
SONG OF GRATEFUL PRAISE: Praise God, All You Nations (Psalm 117) [Da N’ase]
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Isaiah 30:19-21
HYMN: God Is Calling through the Whisper [W Zlobie Lezy]
SERMON: “Hearing from God”
ANTHEM: Have You Heard God’s Voice by Frederick Chatfield
Have you heard God’s voice; has your heart been stirred? Are you still prepared to follow? Have you made a choice to remain and serve, though the way be rough and narrow? Will you use your voice; will you not sit down when the multitudes are silent? Will you make a choice to stand your ground when the crowds are turning violent? Will you walk the path that will cost you much and embrace God’s love and sorrow? Will you trust in One who entrusts in you the disciples of tomorrow? Will you watch the news with the eyes of faith and believe it could be different? Will you share your views using words of grace? Will you leave a thoughtful imprint? Will you walk the path that will cost you much and embrace God’s love and sorrow? Will you trust in One who entrusts to you the disciples of tomorrow? In your city streets will you be God’s heart? Will you listen to the voiceless? Will you stop and eat, and when friendships start, will you share your faith with the faithless? We will walk the path that will cost us much and embrace God’s love and sorrow. We will trust in One who entrusts to us the disciples of tomorrow. Have you heard God’s voice; has your heart been stirred? [Jacqui G. Jones]
CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION
INVITATION, WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND PRAYER
PARTAKING OF THE FEAST
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
HYMN: When the Lord Redeems the Very Least [I’ll Fly Away]
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE: Jesus, Come! For We Invite You Union Seminary/by Harold Friedell
Jesus, Come! For we invite you, Guest and Master, Friend and Lord; now, as once at Cana’s wedding, speak, and let us hear your word: lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored. [Christopher Idle]
POSTLUDE: Trumpet Tune in D by Wayne Wold
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