PRELUDE: Trio on “Blest are They” by Thomas Keesecker
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF PRAISE
HYMN: My Song Forever Shall Record (Psalm 89) [Puer Nobis Nascitur]
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
INTROIT: Blest Are They by David Haas and Michael Joncas
Blest are they, the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow, they shall be consoled. Rejoice! And be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you, Rejoice! And be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! Blest are they, the lowly ones, they shall inherit the earth. Blest are they who hunger and thirst; they shall have their fill. [Matthew 5:3-6, 12 adapted David Haas]
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Matthew 5:1-6
HYMN: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less [Solid Rock]
SERMON: “Life Revolution from the Sermon on the Mount — Reflection #1: Resting our Hope in the Right Place”
ANTHEM: Blessed Are They Who Trust in the Lord by Kerry Lewis; Desiree Flores, alto solo
Blessed, blessed are they who trust in the Lord, whose confidence rests in God alone. They flourish like trees growing close to the stream; their roots find water, deep waters of life. They do not fear trouble, nor wilt beneath the scorching heat. In time of drought they are still green; they still bear fruit and stand secure. I the Lord search the heart, I examine your mind and thoughts. I will reward, I will redeem; be righteous and live in my ways. Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved. In you is my trust, for you are my love. I praise you, praise you with all my soul! [Based on Jeremiah 17:7-14]
CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION
INVITATION AND WORDS OF INSTITUTION
HYMN: I’m Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table [Welcome Table]
PRAYER
RECEPTION
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
BENEDICTION
RESPONSE: Rejoice and Be Glad by David Haas and Michael Joncas
Rejoice! And be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you! Rejoice! and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! [based on Matthew 5:12, adapted David Haas]
POSTLUDE: Alleluia by Charles Callahan
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