Welcome and Announcements
Trish Pearce, Elder

Passing the Peace

Gathering Music
“Peace Be With You” by Christopher Grundy
St. Thomas Music Team

Call to Worship
Chuck Sadler, Liturgist
Leader: Tell the whole congregation of God’s people: This is a day for new beginnings. This is a time of God’s appearing. This is the moment for faithful response. Make melody to God and sing a new song. All the waters of the Spirit to cascade over your hearts and minds. The energy of God’s love fills this place. Here we become the church of Jesus Christ.

Opening Song of Praise
“Come to the Water” by M. Farren, S. Garrard, D. Smith, F. Crosby
St. Thomas Music Team

Invocation
Leader: Let us pray: This is a festival day, glorious God, a day of remembering your faithfulness through the centuries, a time for celebrating your vibrant presence with us, a pause of anticipation for the seasons yet to be. We rejoice at the assurance that you take pleasure in us, that we are known by you, called by you, empowered by you to live honorably and humbly, in the spirit of Christ. We would exalt your name and sing for joy knowing that we can trust you for the guidance and direction we need. Let us return to the waters of our salvation, dip our toes into refreshing streams of justice and righteousness, and sit with you once more. Amen.

A Moment with Our Young Disciples

Psalm Reading
Psalm 103:1-13
Chuck Sadler, Liturgist

Special Music
“Fountains” by J. Baldwin, J.D. Hesler, B. Strand, T. Brown, Joe Volk
St. Thomas Music Team

Reflection
"This Sometimes Unforgiving Life."
Pastor Greg Larsen

Reflection Reading
Matthew 18:21-35

Sharing of Our Joys and Concerns

Prayer Music
“Holy Water” by Ed, Franni, Martin, and Scott Cash, A. Bergthold
St. Thomas Music Team

Pastoral Prayer

Offering

Prayer of Dedication
ALL: May these offerings help to free your people, O God, from bondage to sin. As you have done with us at the table of Love, unite us in a community of mutual caring in which differences are resolved as we listen to one another and seek to offer understanding. May the light of your love shine through all our efforts to share your good news. Keep us in the light when we are tempted to ignore and violate your commandments. With these prayers, we dedicate our gifts. Amen.

Parting Song of Praise
“The River is Here” by Andy Park
St. Thomas Music Team

Benediction
Pastor: We are God’s servants, sent on a mission. Let us make God’s deeds known among the people.
People: We will ready ourselves to go where God sends us. High praises to God will be in our throats.
Pastor: Owe no one anything, except to love one another. Keep the commandments God has given.
People: “Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”
Pastor: God grants victory over sin to the humble. Rejoice, for God takes pleasure in us.
People: Where two or three gather, God is with us. We seek to live honorably in the spirit of Christ.
Pastor: Beloved, ... and may God be with you.
People: And also with you.
ALL: Amen.

Benediction Music Response
“The River is Here” (Chorus Reprise)