Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Andrew Koehler – Piano
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
January 29, 2023
10:00am
Scripture: Micah 6:1-8
Sermon: “O Mortal” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #504 (Songs of Spirit) God of Justice, God of Mercy
*Hymn: #358 (Songs of Spirit) When Jesus Came Preaching the Way of Our God
*Hymn: #509 (Songs of Spirit) What Does the Lord Require for Praise
Prelude: “Morning Prayer” – Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Holy One, who may abide in your sanctuary? Who may dwell in your sacred creation?
Many: Those who do justice. Those who confront inequities and uplift the oppressed.
One: Holy One, who may abide in your sanctuary? Who may dwell in your sacred creation?
Many: Those who love kindness. Those who love neighbor, friend and foe.
One: Holy One, who may abide in your sanctuary? Who may dwell in your sacred creation?
Many: Those who walk humbly with you. Those who follow your lead and answer your call.
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: #504 (Songs of Spirit) God of Justice, God of Mercy
Scripture: Micah 6:1-8
Anthem: “Adagio in C Major” – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sermon: “O Mortal” 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
Just God, we share our humble offering in hope and trust that, through these gifts, your kindom comes and your will is done. Amen.
*Hymn: #358 (Songs of Spirit) When Jesus Came Preaching the Way of Our God
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)
*Hymn: #509 (Songs of Spirit) What Does the Lord Require for Praise
*Benediction by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Musical Benediction
“We are Building a New World” (tune of “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”, #500 NCH),
“We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, Builders must be strong!”“Rise, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Children of the Light.”
Postlude: “Spinning Song” – Albert Ellmenreich
Our Church’s Wider Mission:
As we support Our Church’s Wider Mission, we lift up the work of Reverend Miguel Tomás Castro, the General Pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, who’s ministry of solidarity and pastoral accompaniment focuses on families affected by poverty and by the restriction of citizens’ rights in El Salvador.