Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17, Mark 12:38-44
Sermon: “Three Widows” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters

*Hymn: #406  (Songs of Spirit) Blest Are They
*Hymn: #509 (Songs of Spirit) What Does the Lord Require for Praise
*Hymn: #464 (Songs of Spirit) Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated

Prelude: “Remember Me” (from Coco) by Robert Lopez

Welcome & Announcements

Call to worship:
One: From generation to generation, the Holy One has loved justice and righteousness, lifted the broken and bowed, and opened possibilities for the dejected.
Many: Help, hope, and happiness are of the Holy One, who reigns forever. Trust the Holy One!

One: When the power brokers, corrupt systems, and tools of violence have failed us, the Holy One has remained faithful to abiding love and abundant liberation.
Many: Help, hope, and happiness are of the Holy One, who reigns forever. Follow the Holy One!

One: Praise the Holy One with song and dance, in spirit and in truth, for God’s glory and for life abundantly!
Many: Help, hope, and happiness are of the Holy One, who reigns forever. Praise the Holy One!

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: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17, Mark 12:38-44

Anthem: ”
Scottish Legend” Op 54 No 1 by Amy Beach

Sermon: “Three Widows” 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
God of generosity and giver of gifts, receive our offerings as a reflection of our gratitude and trust in your sovereignty. Like the widow and Elijah, may the jars that sustain us never empty and never fail. May we witness the miracle of your provision through our generosity and for your glory. Amen.

* Hymn: #509 (Songs of Spirit) What Does the Lord Require for Praise

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: #464 (Songs of Spirit) Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated

*Benediction    

*Musical Benediction:  “Go Now in Peace”
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

Postlude: Chopin – Waltz in D Flat Major, Opus 64, No. 1