Prelude: solo piano

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship
One: Holy One is with us. God’s hand remains with us.
Many: God’s love is steadfast. God’s strength is enough. We can rest in God’s presence.
One: Holy Love keeps their covenant from generation to generation and establishes our future.
Many: God’s love is steadfast. God’s strength is enough. We can rest in God’s presence.
One: Let us worship God together and praise the Holy Name!
Many: God’s love is steadfast. God’s strength is enough. We can rest in God’s presence.

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: # 238 (Songs of Spirit) The Church’s One Foundation

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Gina Jenkins

Anthem: “I Am The Vine” by Clifford McCormick

Sermon: “Peace Near and Far” Rev. 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 God, we give these gifts to you through this faith community. May you lead
and guide us with discernment so that our ministry would give you glory, honor your
name, and benefit your creation. Amen.

* Hymn: # 340 (Songs of Spirit) Peace Before Us

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever.

*Hymn: # 512 (Songs of Spirit) Let There Be Peace on Earth

*Benediction

*Musical Benediction: #174 (Songs of Spirit), Amen, Amen

Postlude: solo organ