Category: Worship Services

John 2:1-11 | Sometimes, as we look at our lives, our world, and the church, it might seem as though we’re running on fumes leading, us to exhaustion. But as Jesus points to as he turns water into wine, we are promised that even when the party seems like it’s almost over, God pours out his love upon us, reigniting us in joy. Join us for worship as we receive God’s cup of salvation and as we are sent forth to live as people filled with God’s abundance.

January 16, 2022 Second Sunday after Epiphany Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Contributors: Mark Hayes, William Runyan. Music: ©2018 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: I Was Glad. Text: Psalm 122:1, refrain; Jay Beech, stanzas. Music: PSALM 122, Jay Beech. Text and music © 1999 Jay Beech. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing. Text: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950. Music: Graham Kendrick. Text and music © 1989 Make Way Music, admin. Covered under CCLI subscription. Offering: Hymn of Promise. Text and music: Natalie Sleeth. Text and music: ©1986 Hope Publishing Company. Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: Taste and See. Text: James E. Moore Jr., b 1951, based on Ps. 34. Music: TASTE AND SEE, James E. Moore Jr. Text and music © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc. . Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: We Are Marching in the Light of God. Text: South African traditional; tr. Freedom Is Coming, 1984. Music: SIYAHAMBA, South African traditional. Text © 1984 Utryck, admin. Walton Music Corp. Public Domain.

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Isaiah 43:1-7 | Day after day after day, we all have various roles and responsibilities that we fulfill. But in the midst of the daily grind, what’s the point of it all? And, what really connects us to ourselves, to others, and to our purpose? As we take a look at the baptism of Jesus this Sunday, join us for worship as we are reminded of the reality that God ushers us into in our baptism and receive an invitation to live into what the Spirit is already doing within us.

January 9, 2022 Baptism of Our Lord Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise. Text: Christopher Wordsworth 1807-1885, alt. Music: SALZBURG, Jakob Hintze, 1622-1702. Public Domain Hymn of the Day: You Are Mine. Text: David Haas, b. 1957. Music: David Haas. Text and music © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Spirit of Gentleness. Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940. Music: SPIRIT, James K. Manley. Text and music © 1978 James K. Manley, admin, Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription.
Sending Song: This Little Light of Mine. Text: African American spiritual. Music: THIS JOY, African American spiritual. Text © 1992 GIA Publications, Inc. Public Domain

Matthew 2: 1-12 | After Jesus was born, the wisemen from the east observed a star rising in the sky. Upon seeing it, the wisemen set out on a very specific journey to discover the origin of this star. In time, they arrived at their destination. But after seeing them entering the house with Jesus and his parents, they knew that their journey forth from that place would be different. Though they’d set out on one journey, they went home by another. Join us for worship as we consider our own journeys and the pivots that occur, as we are called to follow where our star, Jesus Christ, leads us.

January 2, 2022, Epiphany Sunday Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: The First Noel. Text: English traditional. Music: THE FIRST NOWELL, English traditional. Public Domain Hymn of the Day: Home By Another Way. © Anna Strickland, 2021. commissioned by A Sanctified Art, LLC. Communion Song: As With Gladness Men of Old. Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898, alt. Music: DIX, Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872. Public Domain Sending Song: Arise, Your Light Has Come!. Text: Ruth Duck, b. 1947. Music: FESTAL SONG, William H. Walter, 1825-1893. Text © 1992 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Public Domain. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer

Luke 2:1-20 | Throughout the season of Advent, we were invited to come home, coming home to each other, and coming home to Christ. Hearing the Christmas story yet again this year, it’s clear that each character also received an invitation to be a part of God’s purposes in the world. That is, except one person: Jesus, the Son of God. God never received an invitation to come to us, and yet, out of love, God didn’t wait. God came to us because he knew we needed his presence, his mercy, his love, and his forgiveness. So now that Christ has come, now we are given an invitation to come home to our Lord. Join us for worship as the characters of our live nativity lead us through various invitations given long ago—and still given today—as we ponder our invitation to be a part of God’s purposes in the world.

Worship Bulletin: Christmas Eve

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem. Text: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893. Music: ST. LOUIS, Lewis H. Redner, 1831-1908. Public Domain. Hymn of the Day: Away in a Manger. Text: North American, 19th cent. Music: James R Murray, 1841-1905. Public Domain. Communion Song 1: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly. Text: Polish carol; tr. Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933, alt. Music: W ŻŁOBIE LEŻY, Polish carol. Public Domain. Communion Song 2: What Child Is This. Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898. Music: GREENSLEEVES, English ballad, 16th cent. Public Domain. Sending Song: Silent Night. Text: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; tr. John F. Young, 1820-1885. Music: STILLE NACHT, Franz Gruber, 1787-1863. Public Domain. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer

Luke 1: 39-56 | When you have important news to share, who do you go and tell? Many of us have people we trust, but with some news, it may be difficult to know exactly how another person will respond. In our last Gospel of this Advent season, we hear the story of Mary going to share the news of her pregnancy with her relative, Elizabeth. Together, with one another, Mary and Elizabeth found the space of sanctuary that they were seeking. Still today, God gifts us with people, and places, of sanctuary where we are welcomed, loved, and accepted without judgment. But in love, God has also created a sanctuary within us. As we conclude our Advent journey, join us as we seek the sanctuary within ourselves where Christ is already dwelling and growing.

Worship Bulletin: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Koln, 1710; tr. composite. Music: VENI, EMMANUEL, French processional, 15th cent. Text sts. 2,6,7 © 1997 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Public Domain Hymn of the Day: Savior of the Nations, Come. Text: attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340-397; Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. hymnal version. Music: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, J. Walter, Geistliche Gesangbüchlein, 1524. Text © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Public Domain. Communion Song: Unexpected and Mysterious. Text: Jeannette M. Lindholm, b. 1961. Music: ST. HELENA, Calvin Hampton, 1938-1984. Text © 2002 Jeannette M. Lindholm, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Music © 1977 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness. Text: With One Voice, 1995, based on the Magnificat. Music: KINGSFOLD, English Folk tune. Text © 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Public Domain. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer.

Luke 3:1-18 | As we anticipate the birth of our Lord, Emmanuel, we trust God’s promise that God will make a way to come to us—no matter the cost. But though our God is determined to draw close to home with us, all too often, we create our own roadblocks inhibiting ourselves from fully participating in God’s good gifts, and we create roadblocks inhibiting others from fully participating in God’s promised kingdom. As we prepare for Christmas, take time to “prepare the way” along with us by making a way for Christ to come to you, and making a way for all God’s children to be welcomed home.

Worship Bulletin: Third Sunday of Advent

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: Prepare the Royal Highway. Text: Frans Mikael Franzen, 1772-1847; tr Lutheran Book of Worship. Music: BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN, Swedish folk tune, 17th cent. Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: For Everyone Born/A Place at the Table. Words: Shirley Erena Murray, © 1998 Hope Publishing Company. Music: (PLACE AT THE TABLE 11 10, 11 10 with refrain). Lori True, © 2001 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Offering Song: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus. Public Domain. Sending Song: Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn. Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950. Music: REJOICE, REJOICE, Marty Haugen. Text and music © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer.

Luke 1:57-80, Philippians 1:3-11 | Every parent has hopes and dreams for their child. At the birth of John the Baptist, his father Zechariah also had dreams. But John’s birth, and his life, would not be ordinary in the least. In time, John would become the one who would lay a foundation for the coming of the Messiah, our Lord Jesus Christ. When dreaming of bearing a child, was that the purpose Zechariah had in mind? Likely not. But convinced that God’s promises given to him were not just words, but something that could actually happen, Zechariah gave way to the greater narrative, and greater purpose, that God was calling him to participate in. Join us for worship as we consider how we are called to claim God’s promises as something that is being lived out among us, and as we are summoned to allow God’s purposes to flow through us as we work to build a world of peace.

Worship Bulletin: Second Sunday of Advent

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: Comfort, Comfort, Now My People. Text: Johann G. Olearius, 1635-1711; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt. Music: FREU DICH SEHR, Trente quatre pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Public Domain. Hymn of the Day: Zechariah’s Lullaby. Text: Anna Strickland (2021) Music: William J. Kirkpatrick (1895) © Anna Strickland, 2021. Commissioned by A Sanctified Art, LLC. Offering Song: Come Now O Prince of Peace. Text: Geonyong Lee, b. 1947 tr. Marion Pope. Music: Geonyong Lee, b. 1947. Text and Music: © Geonyong Lee. Covered
under One License subscription. Communion Song: The Church’s One Foundation. Text: Samuel J. Storme, 1839-1900. Music: AURELIA, Samuel S Wesley, 1810-1876. Public Domain. Sending Song: Joy to the World. Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748. Music: English melody, 18th cent.; arr. Lowell Mason, 1792-1872. Public Domain. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer

Psalm 122, Ephesians 2:11-22, John 14: 1-11 | “Home” carries many connotations for each of us. For some, home is a physical place. For others, home is less about a building and more about the people surrounding us. But for all of us, as followers of Jesus, we believe that it is through Christ our King—who came to live among us, died for us, and rose again for our sake—that we find our true home. As we wrap up the church year, join us as we celebrate the truth of Jesus as our King, and as we keep our eyes open for spaces in which God is making a home among us today.

Christ the King Worship Bulletin

Acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A. Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: I Was Glad. Text: Psalm 122:1, refrain; Jay Beech, stanzas. Music: Psalm 122, Jay Beech. Text and Music:©1999 Jay Beech. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Be My Home. Text and Music: Handt Hanson and Paul Murakami. Text and Music:© 1996 Prince of Peace Publishing. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Here Is Bread. Words and Music: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950. Words and Music: ©1991 Make Way Music, admin. by Music Services in the Western Hemisphere. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: God Be with You Till We Meet Again. Text: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904. Music: GOD BE WITH YOU, William G. Timer, 1833-1896. Public Domain. Liturgy: Now the Feast and Celebration. by Marty Haugen.©1990 by GIA Publications, Inc.  Covered under One License subscription.

 

Mark 13: 1-8, Hebrews 10:11-25 | Before even turning on the news, we could likely predict what sorts of stories we’ll hear. After a while, it may seem as though we’re simply stuck in the same news cycle, over and over and over again. For centuries, God’s people have dealt with wars, violence, and destruction. So is there hope for anything to change? Join us as we hear God’s message to not be afraid, to beware, and to hold fast to the hope of our confession through Jesus Christ.

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin

Acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A. Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: My Lord, What a Morning. Text and Music: African American spiritual. Public Domain. Hymn of the Day: When Peace Like A River. Text: Horatio G Spafford, 1828-1888. Music: VILLA DU HAVRE, Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876. Public Domain. Offering Song: Goodness is Stronger than Evil. Text: Desmond Tutu, b. 1931. Music: GOODNESS IS STRONGER, John L. Bell, b. 1949. Text: © 1995 Desmond Tutu, admin. Random House, Inc. and Lynn C. Franklin Associates, Ltd. Music: © 1996 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Borning Cry. Words and Music: John Ylvisaker. Words and Music: ©1985 John Ylvisaker. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Soon and Very Soon. Text and Music: Andrae Crouch, b. 1945 Text and Music: © 1976 Bud John Songs, Inc./Crouch Music, admin. EMI Christian Music Publishing. Covered under CCLI subscription. Liturgy: Now the Feast and Celebration. by Marty Haugen.©1990 by GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription.

 

John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-6a | Once a year the church pauses to remember the saints—not just those who are “perfect”—but all God’s children who have been named claimed, and chosen as saints through the gift of baptism. But just as much as we remember the communion of all the saints that we join, we also remember a truth that is often shoved under the rug: the reality of death. Death lurks all around us and even with us. Yet, even though death may seem inevitable, in Christ, we are promised that something else is inevitable: resurrection. Join us for worship as we are promised that all things are made new, even now, sending us forth to live in the life of Christ.

All Saints Day Worship Bulletin

Acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738138-A. Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.