Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director, Piano, Voice, harpsichord
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
(Ninth Sunday of Pentecost)
August 7, 2022
10:00am
Scripture: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Sermon: “The Worship God Desires” by Reverend Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #406 (Songs of Spirit) Blest Are They
*Hymn:#509 (Songs of Spirit) What Does the Lord Require for Praise
*Hymn: # 418 (Songs of Spirit) Faith of our Fathers
Prelude: Hal Parker, piano
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Creator resides in the midst of creation…calling us to this community.
Many: Our world waits for the Holy One, our help and shield.
One: God our Righteousness gazes upon the beloved with delight and concern.
Many: Our bodies wait for the Holy One, our help and shield.
One: The Spirit of the Living God greets us with fresh winds and new mercies.
Many: Our souls wait for the Holy One, our help and shield.
Opening Prayer
*Gloria Patri #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
Amen.
*Hymn: #406 (Songs of Spirit) Blest Are They
Scripture: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Anthem: “In Remembrance of Me” by Red/Courtney, voice and piano
Sermon: “The Worship God Desires” by Reverend Ed Sunday-Winters
A Time of Silence
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Generous One, receive the gifts we bring as we return a portion of your treasure to
the use of your kindom. May your will be manifested and your creation restored
through sharing these offerings. Amen.
Communion
*Hymn:#509 (Songs of Spirit) What Does the Lord Require for Praise
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)
*Hymn: # 418 (Songs of Spirit) Faith of our Fathers
*Benediction by Reverend Ed Sunday-Winters
*Musical Benediction
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith steadfast strong and true, know he will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe, reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there, watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith and in love.
Amen, amen, amen.
Postlude: by Hal Parker, organ