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July 10, 2005
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING
PRELUDE
*BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Hear and
understand! The seeds are sown among us.
The seeds are sown within us.
Shall they fall along the path and be devoured by the birds?
All: That is the way of the world.
One: Shall they fall on rocky soil and wither in the sun?
All: That is the way of the world.
One: Shall they fall upon the thorns and be choked?
All: That is the way of the world.
One: But what is the way of the Lord?
All: Some seeds shall fall on fertile soil: this is the promise of God. And they shall bring forth grain: some thirtyfold, some sixtyfold and some hundredfold. As the Lord’s way with the seed, so is the Lord’s way with us.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #152
“I Sing the Almighty Power of God”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
If you have a prayer joy or concern you would like shared during the Prayer of the People, please hand it to an usher during the Prayer Hymn.
PRAYER HYMN #2193
“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
UNISON PRAYER
O God, before you our lives and intentions are plain. What do you see when you see our hearts? Does the Word you speak to us fall on rocky soil or among weeds? Or have we become simple, open and willing in our faith? Send your Spirit to fill our lives with your love that we may not only hear but also do your Word. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC Men’s Quartet
“He Was There All the Time” Arr.
Gary
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING NT p. 13
Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23
MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema
“Soil, Seed and the
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)
O God, you have sown your seeds in our lives and you have nurtured us and cared for us. We offer to you now the fruit of your labor within us. Use us and the gifts we offer in the work of your Kingdom – both here in this place – and in our community – and in the church around the world. Grant that through what we say and do a rich harvest of peace and praise may bring glory to your name. We as in the name of Jesus. Amen.
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #601
“Thy Word is a Lamp”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.