Salem United Church of Christ MoorestownChurch Office (610) 759-1652 – www.salemuccbathpa.org

Pastor Kaye Lentz, (610)217-0041, email:SalemPastor2218@yahoo.com

Lisa Abruzzese, Organist/Choir Director, (610) 217-4234Ministers of the Church – Every Member of Salem UCC

June 21, 2020

MusicWelcome to Virtual Worship PreludeCall to Worship One: We have been created in the image of GodAll: We are created to love our brothers and sisters, all children of GodOne: Christ has taught us how to love one anotherAll: And we are called to share that love with the worldOne: The Holy Spirit moves in us, giving us gifts to do God’s workAll: The Spirit moves us like the wind in the treesOne: We go where God is leading usAll: Follow Jesus, and the Spirit will show us the way. Amen.

Opening Prayer All: God of sparrows and elephants, of earth and sky, of the great and the small, you stand with us when we are hurting, when we are frightened, when there is danger. You are with us today, and always, loving us and caring for us, even when we do not see you or hear you or feel you. As we live in your steadfast love, may we live boldly, faithfully, and joyfully. Amen.

Music – Hymn # 458 – “O Jesus, I Have Promised” (all verses)

Prayer of Confession One: God of Grace, forgive our ingratitude for the blessings we have received. All: Help us live the lives we proclaim. One: God of Peace, forgive our impatience with the actions of our neighbor.All: Help us live the lives we proclaim.One: God of Love, forgive our intolerance toward those of other faiths or none.All: Help us live the lives we proclaim.

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One: God of mercy forgive our reluctance to offer a word of forgiveness.All: Help us live the lives we proclaim.One: God of Justice, forgive us when we look to our own gain instead of the well-being of others All: Help us live the lives we proclaim.One: God of hope, accept our repentance. All: Hear now our silent confessions. (silence is kept)

Assurance of ForgivenessOne: There is nothing God will not do for us. Christ went to the cross so that we might know that life is eternal and sin is not. You are forgiven, renewed and restored—live, and help others to live with the knowledge that God loves us all. All:   Thanks be to God! Amen.

Passing of the Peace

Scripture Lessons: Genesis 21:8-21 Matthew 10:24-39 Children’s Message

“Conversations with Myself” (based on Matthew 10:24-39) by Ed TaylorToday’s Message

Music – Hymn # 350– “The Summons” (all verses)

Offering – In the wilderness, God provides. In daily living, God provides. In times of plenty, in times of want, God provides. Trusting in God, then, I invite you at this time to consider ways to express your thankfulness for all that God provides by giving of your time and talents in new ways in this time. I also ask you to consider how you will offer your tithes and offerings to support the ministry of our church at this time as well – some options are: on-line giving available through our website or your smartphone, mail check in weekly or set aside your offering each week until we can meet again in the building.

Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Music – Hymn # 345 “Jesus Calls Us o’er that Tumult” (verses 1 and 4)

Benediction May the Lord walk beside you to comfort you, Above you to watch over you, Behind you to keep you safe

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And before you to show you the way. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Amen.

Three Fold Amen

Postlude

* Portions of this worship service were adapted from “Seasons of the Spirit”, “Faithand Worship.com”, “Revolution.org”

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