The Gathering

Gathering Music
Announcements/Prayer Requests

*[please stand] Confession of Sin
P] As we begin worship, let us pause to think about the ways we betray our God,
    the earth and the creatures that inhabit it, including ourselves and each other.

{Silent Reflection}

P] Merciful God,
C] Have mercy upon us;
     in your compassion forgive us our sins,
     known and unknown, things done and left undone;
     and so uphold us by your Spirit
     that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
     to the honor and glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
     Amen.
P] Almighty God have mercy on you,
     forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ,
     strengthen you in all goodness,
     and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.
C] Amen.

Opening Hymn

P] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C] And also with you.

*The Kyrie / Hymn of Praise

*Prayer of the Day
P]  The Lord be with you.
C]  And also with you.

The Word

First Reading [if necessary]
*  Jesus, draw me close; closer, Lord to you.
    Let the world around me fade away.
    Jesus, draw me close; closer, Lord to you.
    For I desire to worship and obey.
*Gospel / Sermon

Hymn of the Day

*The Apostles’ Creed
    I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
    I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
         He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
            and born of the virgin Mary.
         He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
         He descended into hell.  On the third day he rose again.
         He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
         He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
    I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
         the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
         the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*Prayers of the People (WOV #772)
    O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer:
    When I call, answer me.
    O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer;
    Come and listen to me.

P] In peace, we pray to you, Lord God for all people in their daily life and work.
C] For our families, friends and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

P] For this campus community, the nation, and the world.
C] For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
P] For the just and proper use of your creation;
C] For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

P] For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
C] For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
P] For the peace and unity of the church of God;
C] For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the truth.

P] For the special needs and concerns of this congregation…Hear us, Lord;
C] For your mercy is great.
P] We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life…We exalt you, O God;
C] And praise your name for ever and ever.

P] We pray for all who have died,
C] That they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
P] Lord, let your loving-kindness…C] Be upon those who trust in you. Amen.

P] The peace of the Lord be with you always... C] and also with you.

The Meal

P]  In the still of this hour,
     we come to find rest for our hearts and contentment for our minds.
C] We are caught up in the activity of our life
     and need to pause and be refreshed.
P]  In the quiet of this place,
      we come to touch the forgiving grace of God in the bread and the wine.
C] We praise you, God, for your heavenly food given in love for us.

P]  In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread,
        and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
        Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
        Do this for the remembrance of me.
     Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
        and gave it for all to drink, saying:
        This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people
        for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

“As The Grains of Wheat” (WOV #705)
 As the grains of wheat
 Once scattered on the hill were gathered into one to become our bread,
 So may all your people from all the ends of earth
 Be gathered into one in you.

Communion (all are invited for the bread and/or wine, or for a blessing)
 *The Lord’s Prayer (recited at the altar)/Distribution

*A] Let us pray:
  C] Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image
       and nourishing us with spiritual food
       in the Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.
       Now send us forth a people forgiven, healed, renewed;
       that we may proclaim your love to the world
       and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

*P]  The Lord bless you and keep you.
        The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
        The Lord look upon you with favor and † give you peace.
 C]  Amen.

*Closing Song

A] Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C] Thanks be to God.