Sunday August, 9 2015: The Things We Steal

Gathering in God’s NameChimesAfter the chimes, we invite you to use this time to make the transition from getting here to being here. Take these few minutes to silently prepare for worship and allow the Spirit to refresh you.Prelude Chorale Prelude on Land of RestRobert Powell (1932-)Little Toccata on Land of RestJohn KuzmaInvitation to Ministry*Opening Hymn 261 God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us (O Quanta Qualia)*Corporate Confession (Unison)Lord, forgive us when our words diminish the hopes and dreams of others.Lord, give us the strength to never let others diminish our hopes and dreamswith their words.Amen.*Assurance of God’s Love*Response Glory Be to the Father*The Passing of the PeacePlease greet your neighbors with: The Peace of God be with you.Listening for God’s WordWord to the Children *When the music begins, children are invited to gather on the chancel steps.This, this is where children belong, part of our family, part of our song. Be with us, pray with us, help us grow strong: this is where children belong.Prayer for Illumination (Unison)Soften our hearts,attune our ears,and open our mindsto your Word for us this day. Amen.First Lesson Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2 (New Testament Pew Bible page 171)Response to ReadingLeader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.Response: Thanks be to God.AnthemHow Beautiful Are The FeetHandelDianne Briscoe McKenzie, soloistSecond Lesson John 6: 32 – 42 (New Testament Pew Bible page 85)Sermon The Things We StealThe Rev. Ian Gregory CumminsMoment for ReflectionResponding to God’s GraceSacrament of Holy BaptismAmelia Grace, daughter of Tom and Bethany RiegerThe Invitation*The Baptismal Creed (Unison)In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. We trust in the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Creator, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Excerpted from A Brief Statement of Faith.)*The Baptismal PrayerThe PresentationPastor: [Parents light baptismal candle from the Paschal candle] This candle represents the new life in Christ. It is entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly. May all who have received this sacrament walk as children of the light and may God keep the flame of faith alive in them forever.People: With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ’s church, to share with us this ministry, for we are all one in Christ. Amen.Call to PrayerIn The GardenC. Austin MilesDianne Briscoe McKenzie, soloistPrayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.Offering Ourselves and Our GiftsPlease sign and pass the red attendance pad, including address and phone. If you would like to receive the weekly Montview email update, include your email address. As many of us contribute electronically or by a check in the mail, your holding and passing the offering plate is an act of blessing and dedication to our life together in Jesus Christ. OffertoryTreesPoem by Joyce Kilmer Music by Oscar RasbachDianne Briscoe McKenzie, soloist*Response 591 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology)Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Chr