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Wherever you are on your spiritual journey… You are welcome here, long before you arrive.

Prelude

Jesu, meine Freudu by Ch. H. Rinck

Elise Cesare

Leader: God has showed us what is good and to be desired, and what does God call us to do? All: To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God, in all the ways God is

• known. Let us worship in prayer and praise

and song together. Call to Worship

Hymn NCH #616

I Want to be Ready

Oh, John, oh, John, what do you say? Walk in Jerusalem just like John. That I'll be there at the coming day, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.

When Martha spoke the Savior's name, walk in Jerusalem just like John. She knew she'd never be the same, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.

When Peter was preaching at Pentecost, walk in Jerusalem just like John. He was endowed with the Holy Ghost, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.

When Mary asked Jesus to “come and see,” walk in Jerusalem just like John. Her faith gave Lazarus victory, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.

John said the city was just four-square, walk in Jerusalem just like John. And he declared he'd meet me there, walk in Jerusalem just like John. I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Gracious God, gentle in your power and strong in your tenderness, you have brought us into this world and breathed into us the breath of life. Please continue to guide us in the ways this world needs your love. Give us the courage to say, “Yes” as Paul and others have when you whispered – and sometimes shouted – to them!

Unison Prayer

We listen deeply for your voice, hearing it most clearly in the company of others who seek to do your will; seeking to live by your command to love God and others as we love ourselves. What a blessing to be called together to serve in this

• way. What a world this will one day

be, as we travel our paths and journey with you and one another. Amen.

A moment for silence Assurance of God’s Love Passing the Peace

Elise Cesare

Oh, Kind Jesus Arranged by Robert Hunter

Elise Cesare

Reading Acts 16:16-34

Provocation

For the Healing of the Nations NCH #576 vs. 1, 4

For the healing of the nations God, we pray with one accord for a just and equal sharing

• f the things

that earth affords to a life of love in action help us rise and pledge our word.

You, Creator God, have written your great name on human-kind; for our growing in your likeness bring the life of Christ to mind, that by our response and service earth its destiny may find.

We We Pray…

Joys & Concerns

Simple Gifts

Arranged by John Coates, Jr.

Archival Print: Skainos Chapel Healing of the Nations

Thankful Tree Poster

Doxology We praise thee, O God,

• ur Redeemer, Creator;

in grateful devotion,

• ur tribute we bring.

We lay it before thee, we come and adore thee, We bless thy holy name, glad praises we sing. Amen.

“And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of nations.”

Revelations 22:2

God be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks to God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Communion Prayer

Pastor: Jesus said: I am the bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger; You who believe in me shall never thirst. All: In company with all who hunger for spiritual food, we come to this table to know the risen Christ in the sharing of this life-giving bread.

In response to God’s love, we covenant with each other to be faithful to the demands and inspiration

• f the eternal spirit,

revealed in the event of Jesus Christ; to accept and respect each other with love and concern in our worship and witness;

The Church Covenant

to reach out with the courage

• f our convictions

in the cause of justice, liberation and equality for all; In this, we covenant to keep the ultimate promise; “I care, I am with you.”

Sharing of the Elements

The cups with ribbons contain wine The cups without ribbons contain grape juice

Communion Responses The Bread of Life ~ The Cup of Blessing

Peace SPP #193

Peace be to you in all you do. Peace be the way in all you say. Peace be the light that shines so bright from your heart

• n the world this day.

Peace, peace, peace, peace. Peace be to you in all you do. Peace, peace, peace, peace. Peace be to you in all you do.

Peace be the song that we will sing. Peace be the joy,

• ur spirits ring.

Peace be the love that sets us free piece for all, peace for you and me. Peace, peace, peace, peace. Peace live in you in all you do. Peace, peace, peace, peace. Peace live in you in all you do.

Benediction & Sending Forth

“And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of nations.”

Revelations 22:2

The time has come, O Lord – for us to leave this place; Guide us and protect us and lead us in thy Grace. Wherever life may take us as we go our separate ways, Help us share with others the things we've shared today.

Closing Prayer by Don Besig Choral Blessing

May the peace of God, the Creator, and the love of Christ, the One, Guide us in the days ahead and strengthen us each one. May the blessing of the spirit fill us from within; God bless us and return us to the fellowship once again.

Postlude Singing With A Stranger by Gabriel Kahane

Thank you for joining us today and please join us for our June Luncheon and a congregational discussion about “Youth and Families.”