Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
(5th Sunday after Pentecost)
July 2, 2023
10:00am
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-4:1 Eleanor Guare
Sermon: Citizens of Heaven Rev Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #428 (Songs of Spirit) Christ Beside Me
*Hymn: #112 (Songs of Spirit) Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
*Hymn: #108 (Songs of Spirit) Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Prelude: solo organ, Hal
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: O Sing to God a song of joy,
Many: For we have been greeted by our God.
One: O Dance for God a waltz of welcome,
Many: For we have been embraced by our God.
One: O Create for God a portrait of hope,
Many: For we have been inspired by our God.
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: #428 (Songs of Spirit) Christ Beside Me
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-4:1 Eleanor Guare
Anthem: “In Remembrance of Me” by Ragan Courtney and Buryl Red
Sermon: Citizens of Heaven 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
Spirit of God,
When we share from our souls, we open our hearts to your works in this world. When
we tend to our neighbors who struggle, we care for the Christ in our midst. When we
welcome the prophet who shares your love through their advocacy, we care for the
Spirit moving throughout our world. When we share with a stranger, we experience
Divine joy as our reward for giving. Bless all gifts as they build your Realm here on
earth. Amen.
Communion
*Hymn: #112 (Songs of Spirit) Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
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: #108 (Songs of Spirit) Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*Benediction Rev Ed Sunday Winters
*Musical Benediction
“Sevenfold Amen”, #814 New Century Hymnal
Postlude: solo organ, Hal