WORSHIP: SUNDAY, JUNE !4, 2020 -- SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE



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GATHERING

GOOD MORNING YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF GOD!

“Now is the Time to Worship”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBczkmLHdVo



CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 116:1-2, 12,17)

I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.

Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me?

I will offer you thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the Lord.

SONG   “To God Be the Glory” #98
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CeBoSQsBR0


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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE  “Something to Talk About”
Source: https://sermonwriter.com/childrens-sermons/something-to-talk-about/

When you finish reading a very good book, do you have the feeling you want to tell someone about it and suggest that they read it too? Yes, we want our family or friends to have the same fun experience we have had reading a wonderful book.
What do you do when you see a beautiful flower? Do you like to smell it to see if it is fragrant? Do you think of bringing someone else to look at the flower so they too can sniff the sweet fragrance and see the design of the soft, colorful petals?
How about if you were to win a contest and receive a wonderful prize? Wouldn’t you be excited and want to tell everyone about what has happened? It is natural that we should want to share happy experiences and good news with others.
When Jesus was preparing to return to heaven, he gathered his disciples around him and told them to “Go, and make disciples of all nations…” (28:19). He also said, “…I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (28:20).
This was and is good news. The disciples had spent time with Jesus. They saw the miracles he performed and the power of his love which was offered to everyone. They wanted others to know of this wonderful thing which they experienced. Over two thousand years later disciples, and that includes us, are still sharing the good news about the power of Jesus’ love.
Let’s pray:  Hello, God.  Thank you for Jesus and the good news of his love.  Help us to tell this good news to everyone.  Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC  “Shout to the North and the South”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUei3JMg2uA



Prayer for Pandemic - Pray for Peace Over Fear

 PRAYER

God, Lord of the harvest, you care for those who are harassed and helpless. Protect and defend those who are abused. Heal those who are sick. Feed all who hunger. Empower all whose voices go unheard, and help us respond to the pressing needs of our neighbors. 

In your compassion, you bid us to rise up and go into the fields.  In your mercy, you send us out to be the voice for those whose cries go unheard.  In your relentless, unconditional love for all people, you call us to love as Christ loves us in the face of pandemics, hate and change.

Equip us to be workers in the fields of this world during your harvest of salvation and love.  We ask these things in the name of Christ who gives us the authority to go forth and who first taught us how to pray:

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 trespasses, as we forgive those
who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.  Amen
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GIVING THANKS:  Even though we are not able meet together, please continue to financially support the mission of God and the ministry of Christ through your gifts and offerings by contributing either through the mail or by electronic giving.  Thank you.

SPECIAL MUSIC “God Is so Good”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMji7TypHOI

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

We worship you, O God, with gladness.  We are your people.   Your love endures forever.  You have been faithful to all generations.  As witness to this faith which we claim, we boldly our gifts and our service for ministry which changes people’s lives in your holy name.  We give because we know the amazing ways this church makes a difference in the community and around the world.  With joy in our hearts, we give and sing joyfully.  Halleluiah! Amen.











SONG OF THE HEART  “As the Deer” #2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF27EczT_pU


SCRIPTURE  Matthew 9:35-38, 10:1-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4nOPKV8zIk


MESSAGE  “Some Things Never Change”
https://youtu.be/BJ1mW-wmZ3Q

PRAYER

As Jesus sent the disciples out into the communities, so we are sent to proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.  We are eager to share your love, without expecting a reward.  We realize will not always be made welcome.  When that happens, let us move on because there are many more places that need to receive your grace.  May your Spirit speak through us in truth.  Lord Jesus, equip us for the journey, we pray. Amen.

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SONG   “The Summons”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiXnbOORTAU


BENEDICTION  (2 Corinthians 13:11-13)

Finally, brothers and sisters.  Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.  Amen.

 DEPARTING SONGS

“God Will Take Care of You”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=137k9KchriI

“Go Now in Peace”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgMrp-KR66U                



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