Welcome & Announcements
Trish Pearce, Elder

Passing the Peace

Gathering Music
“Peace Be With You” 

Call to Worship
Lori Sadler, Liturgist
Leader: This is a Sabbath dedicated to our God. Let this gathering place be a home for all people.
People: May God be gracious to us and bless us. May God’s face shine over all the earth’s people.
Leader: Let all the people praise the God of all nations. Let us give thanks and enjoy the blessings God gives.
People: May God grant us understanding and courage. May faith grow beyond our doubts.
Leader: The earth has yielded its blessing. Let all the ends of the earth revere our Creator.
People: God brings us together in unity of purpose. May our circle grow as we welcome
newcomers.

Hymn of Praise - #250
“In the Bulb There Is a Flower” 

Invocation
ALL: How good and pleasant it is, O God, when kindred live together in unity. Draw us now into
the community you intend for all your people. Help us to listen and understand, both your word
for us and our sharing with one another. Keep us from being misled by popular acclaim and the
wisdom of the marketplace. May we not be unobservant guides to one another but rather be
fully open to your gifts and obedient to your call. Come to us now with healing and blessing.
Amen.

Sharing our Faith with our Young Disciples

Scripture Reading
Genesis 45:1-15
Lori Sadler, Liturgist

Special Music
“What If I Stumble?”
Pastor Greg Larsen

Reflection
"Jesus and Flaws."
Pastor Greg Larsen

Reflection Reading
Matthew 15:10-28

Music Meditation
Dr. Alex Zakirov

Sharing of our Joys and Concerns

Offering

Prayer of Dedication
ALL: As you have blessed us, O God, we are eager to share. May we offer more than crumbs from
your table. May none be sent away from the blessings you intend for all. We want our offerings
to preserve and extend life to your children, here in this place and wherever our influence can
reach. What is in the offering plates is only a part of what we dedicate ourselves to do and be
that your reign of unity and peace may come. Amen.

Parting Hymn - #649
“Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” (Verses 1-4) 

Benediction
Pastor: God’s call to service goes with you from this place. We cannot escape from God’s expectations.
People: We intend to be faithful to God’s call. We want to make sure no one is excluded.
Pastor: God’s bounty is meant for all to share. Because we have received so much, we have much to give.
People: In giving, we also receive so much more. We learn from those we seek to benefit.
Pastor: May no evil intent enter hearts cleansed by God. May the Spirit help us live in unity.
People: We have received God’s abundant mercy. We depart, intent on showing mercy to all.
Pastor: Beloved, ... and may God be with you.
People: And also with you.
ALL: Amen.

Benediction Music Response
“Amazing Grace” (Verse 5 )