Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
(13th Sunday after Pentecost)
August 27, 2023
10:00am
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14
Sermon: “God in the Silence” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #275 (Songs of Spirit) Dear Lord, Who Loves All Humankind
*Hymn: #S-22 (Songs of Spirit) Come and Find the Quiet Center
*Hymn: #S-4 (Songs of Spirit) Spirit of Gentleness
Prelude: Suite No. 1 in C Major by Johann Cristoph Petz (1664-1716), Adagio, Intrade
performed by: Sonia Dunbar and Gina Jenkins, recorders, Tom Anastasio, gamba, Hal, harpsichord
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Give thanks and praise to the Holy One!
Many: We bow down in reverence as we, the temple of the Living God, gather for worship.
One: Sing praises with your whole heart!
Many: We exalt our God who is faithful and steadfast in love.
One: Hear the word of our great and glorious God!
Many: We listen in anticipation for the Sovereign One remembers God’s people.
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: #418 (New Century Hymnal) My Faith, It Is an Oaken Staff
Scripture: “Romans” 12:1-8 Hal Gray
Anthem: “I Sing to the Glory of the Lord” by Lani Smith
Sermon: “Be Transformed” 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
Giver of every gift, we give thanks for your provision that allows us to live a generous life. Use our offerings of time, talent, and treasure to expand your kindom. May these gifts be magnified and meet the needs of this community and your world. Amen.
*Hymn: #448 (New Century Hymnal) Take My Life, God, Let It Be
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: #503 (New Century Hymnal) God Our Author and Creator
*Benediction: Rev Ed Sunday-Winters
*Musical Benediction: “Sevenfold Amen”, #814 New Century Hymnal
Postlude: Suite No. 1 in C Major by Johann Cristoph Petz (1664-1716), Allegro “les Combattants”
performed by: Sonia Dunbar and Gina Jenkins, recorders, Tom Anastasio, gamba, Hal, harpsichord