Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13
Sermon: “The Conclusion Of The Matter” by Jeff Pierpont

*Hymn – #12 (Songs of Spirit) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
*Hymn – #311 (Songs of Spirit) Let Us Break Bread Together
*Hymn – #329 (Songs of Spirit) Now in the Days of Youth

Prelude: “Scherzetto” by Giuseppe Concone
performed by Hal Parker, piano

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship
Leader: Come, all who are weary of chasing the wind and searching for meaning.
People: We come to rest in the presence of the One who gives life its purpose.
Leader: Come, all who have tried everything and still feel empty.
People: We come seeking what is real, what is lasting, what is holy.
Leader: Be still. Let go. Listen for the voice that speaks not in chaos, but in moments quiet.
All: We gather to worship the God who holds our lives in grace and calls us to joy.

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 – #12 (Songs of Spirit) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Unison Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart, nor have we loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have fallen short of your glory in thought, word, and deed. We have held onto anger, resentment, and been unforgiving. We have failed to be your compassionate presence in the world. Forgive us, we pray, and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.

Assurance of pardon

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Rosann Hickey

Anthem: “The Upper Room” by Don Besig and Nancy Price Choir

Sermon: The Conclusion Of The Matter Rev. Jeff Pierpont

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
Lord, you are the giver of every good gift. Accept these offerings, and we pray that through
them we may do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you, our God. Amen.

Communion, See Insert

*Hymn – #311 (Songs of Spirit) Let Us Break Bread Together

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Our God, 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 – #329 (Songs of Spirit) Now in the Days of Youth

*Benediction
Go now into the world — not to run harder or strive more — but to live with stillness and purpose, to find joy in the gifts already around us, to love the people beside us, and to listen for the voice of God in the quiet places. And may the One who created us, the One who walks with us, and the One who lives within us — bless us and keep us this day and every day to come. Amen.

Song of Sending – #349 (Songs of Spirit)
Go in peace and the peace of God
be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
Cel-e-brate and share the joy! Cel-e-brate new life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always.

Postlude: Prestissimo from Sonata K 328 in f minor by Antonio Scarlatti,
performed by Hal Parker, piano