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: solo piano

Welcome & Announcements

Call to worship:

One: The Holy One raises up the poor from the dust and lifts the needy to inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth belong to the Holy One. O on them God has set the world.
Many: Exalt in the Holy One! Find strength in God. God guards the faithful.

One: Wickedness will perish. Righteousness will thunder. For not by might does one prevail.
Many: Exalt in the Holy One! Find strength in God. God guards the faithful.

One: Worship the Holy One through grief and gladness, in despair and hope, in peace and trial.
Many: Exalt in the Holy One! Find strength in God. God guards the faithful.

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: #239  (Songs of Spirit) Built on the Rock

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Anthem: “Where Charity and Love Prevail” Latin Hymn, 9th Century, by Hugh Livingston, Jr.

Sermon: Holding Fast to Hope 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 God, may these gifts and offerings make a difference in this life of the community we love, serve, and reflect. May these gifts and offerings extend beyond the borders and boundaries of the stones that encase us to the world that needs us. May these gifts and offerings be a balm to a world in need of comfort and a fire to a world in need of refining. May it begin within us and flourish beyond us. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.

* Hymn: #516 (Songs of Spirit) O Day of God, Draw Near

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: #419 (Songs of Spirit) My Faith, It Is an Oaken Staff

*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: solo organ