CHPC Order of Worship: Sunday, May 17th at 11am
Worship Bowl
Elder of Week: Jeanne-Marie Rogers
Prelude: “The Trumpet Shall Sound”
Baptismal Water Pourer Video: Thalman-Kepler
Call to Worship
Leader: Make a joyful noise to God,
all the land! Sing the splendor
of God’s name. Establish God’s
splendorous praise!
Say to God, “How awesome are your works!”
All: Come and see what God has done.
God is awesome among them,
among the children of people.
God set the captives free.
There, we rejoiced in God.
Let no one exalt themselves above God.
(Ps 66:1-7)
Leader: Let us worship God!
Call to Confession “Kyrie eleison”
Prayer of Confession
Awesome and Loving God,
Your works are a wonder!
You turned the sea into dry land,
and set the captives free!
And yet, we continue
to exalt ourselves above you.
You kept us among the living.
And yet, we continue
to ride over the heads of those
who have already been
through fire and water.
Bring us to a spacious space.
Hear us in your steadfast love,
And open our mouths
That we would speak
all you have done for us.
Amen.
(a few moments for silent reflection.)
Assurance of Pardon
Leader: Like newborn babes, yearn for the undiluted milk of the God,
that by it, you would be raised up into solidarity with Jesus.
For, you have tasted the kindness of Christ. (1 Pt 2:2-3)
All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!
Amen.
Passing the Peace
A fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by all those who are making peace. The peace of Christ be with you.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture: Acts 17:22-31
Sermon: Not Far from Us
Anthem “I Will Come to You”
Prayers
Invitation to Offering–Music: “I Love to Tell the Story“
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn #700 “I’m Gonna Live So . . .”
Charge and Benediction
Lingering