Order of Worship
Sunday June 28th, 2020
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GATHERING
CALL TO WORSHIP
Be still and know that God is here. Let the Spirit in!
We are ready to pray and think and rejoice. We are ready to hear God's Word. Then listen and respond to God, who meets us in new ways,
today in worship, and every day in the world.
Come to us, O God, and guide our worship.
Speak to us the Word we need,
and let that Word change us and empower us to be your people.
HYMN “Thy Word is a Lamp” #601 UMH
OPENING PRAYER
Blessed Lord, you have caused all Holy Scriptures
to be written for our learning.
Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn,
and inwardly digest them,
that we may embrace and ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever. Amen
Bible Dedication
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 119:97-112 Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Hebrews 1:1-4
SERMON “Living by the Word” Rev. David Nicol
HYMN “Guide my Feet” #2208 TFWS
THE PEACE
TITHES & OFFERINGS
tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give
DOXOLOGY #95 UMH
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
All things come from you, O God,
And with gratitude we return to you what is yours.
You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image.
When our loved failed, your love remained steadfast.
You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior.
All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you.
And so, in gratitude for all your gifts,
We offer you ourselves, and all that we have,
In union with Christ’s offering for us.
By your Holy Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other,
And one in ministry to all the world;
Through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC “Peace Be Still” The Creech Family
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Let us pray to God in whose image we are made and who delights in the wholeness of all creation.
For the church
That in the face of death and evil, Christians may not fear but believe in the power and presence of Christ.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the world
That threatened by the poison of inequity and war, people of good will may seek peace and reconciliation.
That world leaders may work to achieve a balance in which nations with an abundance assist those that are in need.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those oppressed, afflicted or in need
That those for whom life has become a journey through the wilderness may experience God's abiding care in the loving concern of God's servants.
That those whose lives are dedicated to the care of sick people know that Jesus, the Divine Physician, goes with them in their labor.
That those who grieve for the loss of loved ones may be strengthened by the support of friends and the love of Christ.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the needs of the local community
That those who question God's presence or purpose in their lives may find in us a loving support and in God's love an ultimate answer.
For those who work on behalf of social justice, may their prophetic voices find a willing response from our community.
For those who work in law enforcement, may their actions enable all people to live in safety.
For those who encourage dialogue among diverse groups, may we see that beyond our divisions we are members of one body.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Christian assembly
For us who have been brought near to God and to each other by the sacrifice of Christ, may we proclaim to all the peace that God has bestowed on us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the dead
That those who have crossed with Jesus from this life to the other side may become a new creation in Christ for all eternity.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We offer these prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Hymn “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” #378 UMH
Benediction
Closing “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again” #672 UMH Verse 1