Example Order of Worship
RICHMOND BEACH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
1512 NW 195th St Shoreline, WA 98177
206-542-7477
Ordinary Time
September 20, 2009
As an Open and Affirming congregation, we celebrate our diversity in race, abilities, sexual orientation and religious background.
(* indicates that those who are able may stand)
WORDS OF WELCOME
PASSING THE PEACE
Relationship is the cornerstone of shalom.
All things are in relationship with one another.
Before we worship together, let us extend the hand of
Christ’s peace.
PRELUDE
*CALL TO WORSHIP Lay Leader
One: Friends, we gather to worship God.
May we come with eyes to see, ears to hear, and hands happy to care in God’s way.
Many: Here we are again!
One: Back where we belong.
Many: At home in the circle of love.
One: At home in the (ever expanding) circle of love.
*OPENING HYMN #427 “God Made from One Blood”
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 1 (Pg. 489 in the OT section)
UNISON PRAYER
Very often, O God, we think all that makes sense and all that should really concern us are our needs and ambitions. And despite all good intention, years of church going, community service and prayer - we confess, even lament our inability to see past our own noses when it really counts. Forgive us, O Holy One. May we find a renewed capacity to be a people of equality, hospitality, goodness and grace.
Moment of Silence
Lay leader: From many differing places we come; contrasting ages, cultures, histories, opinions, and even beliefs. Yet, we surely belong to one another in the peace and unity of God. In that peace we seek to plant our roots that we might be made whole, healed and forgiven.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Special Music RBCC Kid’s Choir
A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN Staci
ANTHEM RBCC Choir
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERTORY
*SONG OF DEDICATION The Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
SUNG CALL TO PRAYER #(#742 In back of hymnal)
“Gathered here in the mystery of this hour, gathered here in one strong body, gathered here in the struggle and the power, Spirit draw near.”
SHARING OUR JOY’S AND CONCERNS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SUNG RESPONSE “Eagle’s Wings”
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun. And hold you in the palm of my hands.”
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 9:30-37 (Pg. 45 in the NT section)
TODAY’S WORD “He Put a Child in the Midst of Them”
A Time of Silence
*HYMN OF DEPARTURE #495 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
