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April 25, 2021 Sunday Worship from Home

4/25/2021

 
​The worship video will become available
​Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
​If it does not work for you right away, please try refreshing your browser
Please use this outline as you participate in our online worship. You can also download a PDF of our order of worship, here. The weekly announcements for our community can be found on our website home page.

Our online worship will begin at 10:30am central on Sunday morning.  Grab a candle to recall the light of Christ, and something that you can use for communion so that you are ready to worship God. 

Send us an email and let us know you joined us! ​See you at 10:30!
Words of Welcome

Sharing Christ's Peace

Prelude to Worship

Gathering in the Light

Invitation to Worship
one: How do we come to know the love of God? 
ALL: Not through word or speech alone! 
one: The love of God is truth and action. 
ALL: Embodied and incarnate. 
one: Tangibly turning the world on end, 
ALL: Their love is bold and brave. 
one: Manifesting materially,
ALL: that life may thrive today,
one: Their presence is a force. 
ALL: Love is felt. Love is witnessed. 
one: Love is experienced and encountered. 
ALL: Let us worship the God who dwells in the flesh of the kind and the just.  ​

Opening Song (Sing with us!) - CH 558 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Invocation

Prayer of Illumination (Sing with us!) - Be still and know, that I am God.

Scripture -  The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep, a Children Worship & Wonder story based on Psalm 23 and John 10, by Sonja M. Stewart and Jerome Berryman

Scripture - Matthew 28:11-15 (CEB)

Meditation - Proof of Life - Guest Preacher, Rev. Josh Patty, the Regional Minister and President of the Christian Church (DOC) in the Upper Midwest

Song of Response - “He Leadeth Me”                

Prayers of the People (Submit a Prayer Request) and Our Lord's Prayer

Invitation to Stewardship - Click Here to Donate

Doxology (Sing along!) - CH 25 (v. 3) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Prayer of Dedication

Celebration of Communion - ALL are welcome!
Words of Institution: Matthew 26:26-29

Musical Response (Sing along!) - CH 384 Here at Thy Table, Lord

Invitation to Discipleship

Closing Hymn (Sing along!) - CH 556 Trust and Obey

Sharing the Light

Blessing & Benediction

one: The Spirit of Christ rises to meet the needs of a world in pain – 
ALL: a world threatened by violence and exploitation,
one: by a refusal to change,
ALL: by condemnation and greed.
one: The groans of the earth,
ALL: the precious lives of all people,
one: the possibilities of genuine cooperation and collaboration – 
ALL: they depend on the manifestation of a radical love:
one: Bold. Bodily. Baptismal.
ALL: May it become so among us.  ​

​Postlude

Acknowledgements and permissions:
Permission to use and stream the music in this worship service obtained from ONE LICENSE #A-730652 and CCLI #36152 and CSPL143030. All rights reserved.


Portions of our liturgy written by or adapted from Led by Love: Worship Resources for Year B, by Lavon Bayler. United Church Press: Cleveland, OH 1996. Pages 92-93, and from ©enfleshed, April 25, 2021.

April 18, 2021 Sunday Worship from Home

4/17/2021

 
​​The worship video will become available
​Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
​If it does not work for you right away, please try refreshing your browser
Please use this outline as you participate in our online worship. You can also download a PDF of our order of worship, here. The weekly announcements for our community can be found on our website home page.

Our online worship will begin at 10:30am central on Sunday morning.  Grab a candle to recall the light of Christ, and something that you can use for communion so that you are ready to worship God. 

Send us an email and let us know you joined us! ​See you at 10:30!
Words of Welcome

Sharing Christ's Peace

Prelude to Worship

Gathering in the Light

Invitation to Worship
one:  When Thomas touched the wounds and set himself free…
ALL:    …it was Easter day.
one:  When Peter’s three “yes’s” to Jesus finished his three denials…
ALL:    …it was Easter day.
one:  When Mary ready to embalm the dead ran in fear from the empty tomb…
ALL:    …it was Easter day.
one:  When the disciples looked from afar at a breakfast of fish on the beach…
ALL:    …it was Easter day.
one:  When Emmaus became synonymous with welcome and the breaking of bread with strangers…
ALL:    …it was Easter day.
one:  When Paul was blinded by the light and recognized the voice niggling in his head…
ALL:    …it was Easter day.
one:  When the hungry are fed at the table the same table as the rich…
ALL:    …it is Easter day.
one:  When weapons are beaten to ploughshares and peace is a word to be shouted…
ALL:    …it is Easter day.
one:  When the stranger is welcomed in community and the lonely are restored to relationship…
ALL:    ...it is Easter day!

Opening Song (Sing with us!) - CH 224 Christ Arose!

Invocation

Prayer of Illumination (Sing with us!) - Be still and know, that I am God.

Scripture -  Jesus Appears to The Disciples by the Sea, a Children Worship & Wonder story based on John 21:1-13, by Sonja M. Steward

Scripture - Luke 24:36b-48 (CEB)

Meditation

Song of Response - “Because He Lives (Amen)”                

Prayers of the People (Submit a Prayer Request) and Our Lord's Prayer

Invitation to Stewardship - Click Here to Donate

Doxology (Sing along!) - CH 25 (v. 1) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Prayer of Dedication

Celebration of Communion - ALL are welcome!
Words of Institution: Matthew 26:26-29

Musical Response (Sing along!) - CH 384 Here at Thy Table, Lord

Invitation to Discipleship

Closing Hymn (Sing along!) - CH 342 Lord, you Have Come to the Lakeshore

Sharing the Light

Blessing & Benediction - 
“At the Table” a benediction video by Phuc Luu

​Postlude

Acknowledgements and permissions:
Permission to use and stream the music in this worship service obtained from ONE LICENSE #A-730652 and CCLI #36152 and CSPL143030. All rights reserved.


Portions of our liturgy written by or adapted from Led by Love: Worship Resources for Year B, by Lavon Bayler. United Church Press: Cleveland, OH 1996. Pages 90-91, and from ©enfleshed, April 18, 2021.

April 11, 2021 Sunday Worship from Home

4/11/2021

 
​The worship video will become available
​Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
​If it does not work for you right away, please try refreshing your browser
Please use this outline as you participate in our online worship. You can also download a PDF of our order of worship, here. The weekly announcements for our community can be found on our website home page.

Our online worship will begin at 10:30am central on Sunday morning.  Grab a candle to recall the light of Christ, and something that you can use for communion so that you are ready to worship God. 

Send us an email and let us know you joined us! ​See you at 10:30!
 Words of Welcome

Sharing Christ's Peace

Prelude to Worship

Gathering in the Light

Invitation to Worship
One: Life has been revealed to us in this Easter season
ALL: We gather once more to testify to life!

One: Early believers were of one heart and soul.
ALL: In community we find the life God intends.

One: Peace be with you as we celebrate resurrection! Christ is with us to renew our faith.
ALL: We are here to testify to God’s grace, share our story, and ourselves.


Opening Song (Sing with us!) - CH 280 God Is Here! (vs. 1, 2 & 4)

Invocation

Prayer of Illumination (Sing with us!) - Be still and know, that I am God.

Scripture -  Jesus Appears to Thomas, a Children Worship & Wonder story based on John 20:19-29, by Sonja M. Steward and Jerome W. Berryman

Scripture - 1 John 1:1-2:2 (CEB)

Meditation - Rev. Carolyn Reed, Associate Regional Minister of the Christian Church (DOC) in Indiana

Song of Response - Doubting Thomas by Chris Thile

Prayers of the People (Submit a Prayer Request) and Our Lord's Prayer

Invitation to Stewardship - Click Here to Donate

Doxology (Sing along!) - CP 50 - Majesty

Prayer of Dedication

Celebration of Communion - ALL are welcome!
Words of Institution: Matthew 26:26-29

Musical Response (Sing along!) - Remembrance (The Communion Song)

Invitation to Discipleship

Closing Hymn (Sing along!) - CH 261 Sweet, Sweet Spirit
 
Sharing the Light

Blessing & Benediction - 
Be Before Us, Jesus, an Easter Benediction featuring Kelly Ann Hall

​Postlude

Acknowledgements and permissions:
Permission to use and stream the music in this worship service obtained from ONE LICENSE #A-730652 and CCLI #36152 and CSPL143030. All rights reserved.


Portions of our liturgy written by or adapted from Led by Love: Worship Resources for Year B, by Lavon Bayler. United Church Press: Cleveland, OH 1996. Pages 88-89, and from ©enfleshed, April 11, 2021.

April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Worship from Home

4/3/2021

 
​​​The worship video will become available
​Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
​If it does not work for you right away, please try refreshing your browser
Please use this outline as you participate in our online worship. You can also download a PDF of our order of worship, here. The weekly announcements for our community can be found on our website home page.

Our online worship will begin at 10:30am central on Sunday morning.  Grab a candle to recall the light of Christ, and something that you can use for communion so that you are ready to worship God. This morning you may also choose to download this ALLELUIA coloring sheet, here.

Send us an email and let us know you joined us! ​See you at 10:30!
Words of Welcome

Sharing Christ's Peace

Prelude to Worship

Gathering in the Light

Invitation to Worship
one: This day is like every other day.
ALL: Alarm clocks beeped. Covers were removed.
one: Coffee was brewed. Weary bodies came to life. 
ALL: And yet this day, is like no other day--
one: For the sun rose, and we knew it was a miracle. 
ALL: The tomb was empty, and they knew it was love. 
one:  So again and again we say— 
ALL: The longest night is over. Death has lost its sting. Jesus is among us. Alleluia! 
one:  Again and again and again— 
ALL: Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

Opening Song (Sing with us!) - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Invocation

Song of Response - In Christ Alone by Keith Getty & Stuart Townsend

Prayer of Illumination (Sing with us!) - Be still and know, that I am God.

Scripture -  Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene, a Children Worship & Wonder story based on Mark 16:1-11, by Sonja M. Steward and Jerome W. Berryman

Scripture - Acts 10:34-43 (Common English Bible)

Meditation - Again & Again, the Sun Rises

Prayers of the People (Submit a Prayer Request) and Our Lord's Prayer

Invitation to Stewardship - Click Here to Donate

Doxology (Sing along!) - CP 50 - Majesty

Prayer of Dedication

Celebration of Communion - ALL are welcome!
Words of Institution: Matthew 26:26-29

Musical Response (Sing along!) - CH 403 - In Remembrance of Me

Invitation to Discipleship

Closing Hymn (Sing along!) - CH 226 - He Lives!
 
Sharing the Light

Blessing & Benediction
 (Recite it with us!)
As you leave this space,
May your mouth speak of God's goodness.
May your arms hold those in need.
May your feet walk towards justice.
May your heart trust its worth.
May your soul dance in God's grace.
And may this be your rhythm -
Again and again and again,
until God's promised day.
In the name of the Lover, the Beloved, and Love itself,
Go with courage, go with heart, go in peace.
Amen.

​Postlude

Acknowledgements and permissions:
Permission to use and stream the music in this worship service obtained from ONE LICENSE #A-730652 and CCLI #36152 and CSPL143030. All rights reserved.

​
Portions of our liturgy written by Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art, LLC; and adapted from Led by Love: Worship Resources for Year B, by Lavon Bayler. United Church Press: Cleveland, OH 1996. Pages 68-69.

April 1, 2021 - Maundy Thursday Worship from Home

4/1/2021

 
April 1, 2021 - Welcome to Maundy Thursday Worship from Home

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, our Maundy Thursday service is not what we planned, and yet it is all that we need.

Time with God, songs that remind us of God's love, the love poured out in cup and broken bread, and God's word.

Wherever you worship with us this Holy Thursday night, bring something to use for communion for all who will worship with you (ALL are welcome in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - #allmeansall !)

Continue to check out our website for our WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS, more updates about our faith community, and all the ways we are building our community!

Permission to use and stream the music in this worship service obtained from ONE LICENSE # A-730652 and CCLI #36152 and CSPL143030. All rights reserved.
    Permission to use and stream music in our worship services obtained from ONE LICENSE #A-730652
    and CCLI #36152
    and CSPL #143030. 
    All rights reserved.
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​7600 West 75th Street
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