Welcome and Announcements
Terry Urwin, Elder

Passing the Peace
Leader: No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. In the Spirit of Jesus Christ, please pass the peace and love of Jesus to your neighbors.

Gathering Music
“Blessed Be Your Name”

Call to Worship
Lori Sadler, Liturgist
Leader: Come, let us remember God’s presence with us. Let us give ear to all that God would teach us.
People: Our ancestors have told us about God’s might. They have celebrated God’s wondrous
deeds.
Leader: In the wilderness of Sinai, God provided water. Through the sea, God provided safe passage.
People: Yet the Israelites questioned God’s presence. They needed assurance amid their doubts.
Leader: Our doubts can lead to honest searching. God welcomes questions that seek new truth.
People: We want to see God’s larger picture. We are here to broaden the scope of our concern.

Opening Hymn - #65
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

Invocation
ALL: We marvel, O God, at the thought that you care about us. We are amazed that the Creator of
the universe would take on human flesh to draw near to us in ways we could begin to understand. As Jesus emptied himself to serve, modeling your love even in the face of death, we
seek in the moments to lay aside self-interest that we might take direction from you. Help us to
humble ourselves in order to obey you, to listen in order to hear, to care in order to serve, lead
us day and night through the dangers of the wilderness of our times. Lead us in these moments
to honest and fervent worship. Amen.

A Moment with Our Young Disciples

Old Testament Reading
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Lori Sadler, Liturgist

Special Music
“Standin’ in the Need of Prayer”
St. Thomas Music Team

Reflection
"Fence Sitters Get Splinters."
Pastor Greg Larsen

Reflection Reading
Matthew 21:23-32

Music Meditation
Dr. Alex Zakirov

Commissioning of the 6-Day Project Volunteers 

Sharing of Our Joys and Concerns

Offering

Prayer of Dedication
ALL: We empty our pockets, trusting you, O God. We empty our selfish ambitions, believing that
the common good is of greater concern. We give because you have richly blessed us. We present
ourselves in your service because you have gifted us in so many ways. We reach out helping
hands because we care about all those you have called us to love. May every tongue confessing
Christ as Savior share in that mind which so powerfully demonstrates your love. Amen.

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

Benediction
Pastor: Go forth to serve in the spirit of Christ. Dare to question false values that hold us captive.
People: We will seek the mind of Christ in all things. We will put aside selfish ambition and conceit.
Pastor: Look to the greatest interests of all people. In humility, view each person as precious to God.
People: We count it a privilege to serve in Christ’s name. We are grateful for the saving power of
love.
Pastor: Remember always that God is at work in you. With God’s help amazing good can be
accomplished.
People: May we do what we have so boldly declared. May we follow and serve in joyous
obedience.
Pastor: Beloved, ... and may God be with you.
People: And also with you.
ALL: Amen.

Benediction Music Response
“Amazing Grace” (verse 5)