THE LORD’S PRAYER (402) 488-7844

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
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daily bread and forgive us our debts; as we forgive our debtors. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

BREAKING OF BREAD AND POURING OF CUP

DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS

All who trust in Christ are invited to share in the Lord's Supper this morning. As communion is
served, please take the bread and the juice, and pass the tray along to your neighbor, saying, "The body of
Christ, broken for you," or "The cup of the new covenant, shed in his blood." You will find the gluten-free
bread in marked bags. Please eat the bread as you are ready, as a sign of your personal relationship with
Christ. Please hold the juice until the pastors invite the congregation to drink together, as a sign of our
connectedness as the Body of Christ.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Gracious God, we offer our thanks, for the whole communion of saint’s witness to this
feast, and for the ministry of churches around the world who gather with us today. By this
broken bread may we each be restored for the work yet to come. By this shared cup may
we each be claimed for the proclamation of your Kingdom. At this shared table may we be
united as children of your promise, children of your word, dying and made new again, sent
boldly together into the world as servants of your peace. Amen.

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD

*HYMN OF DEPARTURE The Lord Now Sends Us Forth No. 747

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*MUSICAL RESPONSE Light Dawns on a Weary World No. 79 verse

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*POSTLUDE Shalom Chaverim Hebrew melody/Carter

(Farewell, Good Friends, Till We Meet Again)

*Please rise if you are able. Large print bulletins & hearing devices are available from the ushers Christ-Centered. Community
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CELEBRATING JESUS CHRIST TOGETHER
1135 Eastridge Dr. October 2, 2016 World Communion Sunday
Lincoln, NE 68510 9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE
 PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Sign a prayer/information card (found in the pew rack) and drop it in the offering plate! SCRIPTURE James 2:14-17
Wee Worship children, please remain in the service today.
SERMON Goodworks/Faithworks Rev. Melodie Jones Pointon
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
PRELUDE Pues si vivimos para `El vivimos Spanish melodies/Carter
(When We Are Living It Is in Christ Jesus) *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed
Santo, Santo, Santo I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ,
(Holy, Holy, Holy) His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell.
WELCOME & SHARING OF CHURCH LIFE The third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the
right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and
*CALL TO WORSHIP the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints;
Leader: Sing to the Lord, whose mercy is from everlasting to everlasting! the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
People: But how can we sing the Lord’s song when so many are without?
Leader: Sing to the Lord, whose faithfulness renews us every morning! MOMENT FOR MISSION
People: But how can we sing the Lord’s song when so many are gone?
Leader: Sing to the Lord, who has not forgotten the melodies of salvation! RECEPTION OF OFFERING
People: Let us remember the joy of the Lord, and sing a new song together!
The Offertory Siyahamba Zulu freedom
*HYMN Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ No. 526 song/Hopson
(We Are Singing for the Lord Is Our Light)
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Children and Chancel Choir
Good and generous God, you have blessed us with favor and counted us as your people
* Offertory Response Great God of Every Blessing No. 694 vs. 1
through our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Freed by your grace, let us extend your generosity
to others, sharing our bread with the poor, pleading the cause of the afflicted, and
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
receiving all who assemble in your name with the warmth of your love and the richness of
your hospitality; in the good name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Leader: The Lord be with you.
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
People: And also with you.
Leader: The mercy of our God triumphs over judgment through our glorious Lord Jesus Christ,
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
who has pleaded our cause, forgiven our sin, healed our sickness, and delivered us from evil.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
All: Thanks and Praise to you, O God!
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Great God of Every Blessing No. 694 vs. 2
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION
*WORDS OF PEACE
Leader: Great is the mystery of faith:
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you all!
People: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
People: And also with you!

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION