Welcome and Announcements
Trish Pearce, Elder

Gathering Music
“Blessed Be Your Name”

Passing the Peace

Call to Worship & Opening Hymn Liturgy
Rae Anne White, Liturgist

Invocation
ALL: Still Speaking God, you promise your presence in trial and rejoicing. We pray that we may receive your spirit in this worship time, and in all of our days. Keep us open to your movement as it comes in expected and in surprising ways. Amen.

Moment of Silent Confession
Chuck Sadler

Prayer of Confession
ALL: Dear God, too often we claim our beliefs as the sole truth about you. We want to confine you in our own particular conceptions. Forgive us when we emphasize division with others in the Body of Christ rather than recognizing our common head in Jesus. Keep us mindful that we are all students who continue to learn how to walk in your ways. We pray to affirm our commitment to you in ways true and to our own experience and also acknowledge the experience of others. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon
Leader: Hear the Good News! . . . We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
ALL: Through and by Jesus, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God, Amen.

A Moment with Our Young Disciples
Wendy Beistline

Old Testament Reading
Revelation 7:9-17
Rae Anne White, Liturgist

Special Music
“Thy Word”

Reflection
"Have You Ever..."
Chuck Sadler

Reflection Reading
Matthew 5:1-12

Music Meditation
Dr. Alex Zakirov

Sharing of our Joys and Concerns

Remembering Our Members Who Have Died

Pastoral Prayer

Offering

Prayer of Dedication
ALL: Holy God, you call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory. As we return to you a portion of what you have given us in blessing, we offer these gifts and our lives to your service. Amen.

Parting Hymn - #630
“Fairest Lord Jesus”

Benediction
Leader: Rejoice in the Sovereign and Magnify God’s name. Let your worship continue night and day.
ALL: We will bless God at all times. Praise will fill our mouths continually.
Leader: We are joined by people of every nation and tongue. Let us celebrate the diversity of our gifts.
ALL: We rejoice in our kinship with all God’s children. Each of us has a contribution to make.
Leader: See what love God is pouring out on all of us! We are being purified in the image of Christ.
ALL: We are blessed as saints of God. We are learning daily to claim our identity.
Leader: Beloved, ... and may God be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
ALL: Amen.

Benediction Music Response
“Blessed Be Your Name” (Reprise)