Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
October 6, 2024
10:00am
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Sermon: “Unashamed” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #73 (Songs of Spirit) Your Love, O God
*Hymn: #314 (Songs of Spirit) As We Gather at Your Table
*Hymn: #35 (Songs of Spirit) Glory Be to God on High
Prelude: “Be Thou My Vision” by Zsolt Gardonyi (b.1946), Dr. Sharon Hettinger, organ
Welcome & Announcements
Call to worship:
One: The Holy One dwells within and beyond the congregation and makes a home among us.
Many: Prove us, and try us; Holy One, test our hearts and minds.
One: The glory of the Sovereign One abides with us, illuminating our journey, energizing our gathering, and warming our spirits.
Many: Prove us, and try us; Holy One, test our hearts and minds.
One: Bless the Name of Names, the God of Truth, and the Giver of Life with songs of praise, prayers of hope, and moments of connection.
Many: Prove us, and try us; Holy One, test our hearts and minds.
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: #73 (Songs of Spirit) Your Love, O God
Prayer of Confession
Holy One, we come to this gathering mindful that this day particularly celebrates our human connectedness. The reality lies far from the idea and your vision of beloved community. You call us to remember the poor, the marginalized, the immigrant, the isolated and abandoned. You command us to love our neighbor and have blessed us to live in an era in which we may know our neighbors from across the world to amazing degrees. Yet, we cling to our echo chambers and isolationist tendencies. We place our desires and comforts over the good of the world. We demonize difference rather than dignify diversity. Forgive us and have mercy on us while propelling us to new life. Extend your grace to transform our attitude and actions and infuse us with openness, curiosity, and love. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Anthem: “How Can I Keep from Singing” by Pauline T, R Lowry, S Deford and J Loynes
Hal, voice, Dr. Sharon Hettinger, piano
Sermon: “Unashamed” by 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
Holy One, we thank you for our abundance and the privilege to share in the flourishing of our community and the world. Bless these gifts and be glorified by our generosity and trust in your provision, sufficiency, and renewing power. Amen.
Communion, See Insert
* Hymn: #314 (Songs of Spirit) As We Gather at Your Table
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: #35 (Songs of Spirit) Glory Be to God on High
*Benediction
*Musical Benediction “Go Now in Peace”
Go now in Peace. Never be afraid.