Order of Worship
Welcome
Sharing the Peace
Song God Welcomes All South African traditional; transc. and arr. John L. Bell
God welcomes all,
strangers and friends;
God's love is strong
and it never ends.
Text and transcription © 2008 WGRG, Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.
Confession
To you, O God, all hearts are open, to you all desires known. We come to you, confessing our sins. Forgive us in your mercy, and remember us in your love. Show us your ways; teach us your paths; and lead us in justice and truth, for the sake of your goodness in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Words of Forgiveness
Song of Praise Glory in the Highest by Jonathan Rundman
Chorus:
Glory in the highest
Glory be to God
Glory in the highest
and peace to all the earth
Shaper of the universe
Thanks and praise we sing
Loving father, caring mother
Hold us in your wings
Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
You wash our sins away
At your table all are welcome
Hear us as we pray
Holy Spirit source of life
Burning wild and free
You are God the three in one
Such a mystery
© 2006 Jonathan Rundman and Salt Lady Music (ASCAP) www.jonathanrundman.com
Prayer
Kid Talk
Scripture Acclamation Scripture Song by Jonathan Rundman
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Lord to whom shall we go?
You have the words of eternal life.
Alleluia.
© 2006 Jonathan Rundman and Salt Lady Music
Scripture Matthew 9:35-10:8
Message
Song The Lord Now Sends Us Forth Anonymous, Central America
Chorus:
The Lord now sends us forth
with hands to serve and give,
to make of all the earth
a better place to live.
The angels are not sent
into our world of pain
to do what we were meant
to do in Jesus' name;
that falls to you and me
and all who are made free.
Help us, O Lord, we pray,
to do your will today.
English text © 1998 Augsburg Fortress.
Offering Give online, in an offering basket, or on Venmo @westsidelutheran.
Prayers
Prayer Song Hope of All Creation by Hans Peterson
Hope of all creation,
healer of relations.
We lift our prayer to you.
We lift our prayer to you.
Text and transcription © 2008 WGRG, Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.
Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Benediction by Kent Gustafson
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord's face shine on you.
May the Lord be gracious to you.
May the Lord look on you
and give you peace.
Amen. Amen.
Amen. Amen.
© 2004 Kent Gustavson
Announcements
Song This Little Light of Mine African American spiritual
This little light of mine,
I'm goin'-a let it shine; (x3)
let it shine, let it shine,
let it shine.
Ev'rywhere I go,
I'm goin'-a let it shine; (x3)
let it shine, let it shine,
let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me,
I'm goin'-a let it shine; (x3)
let it shine, let it shine,
let it shine.
© Public Domain
Sending Words
