worship service june 29 2025
SERMON: The Challenge of Scripture
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 9:20-28
UNISON READING—I No Longer Pray for Peace (by Ann Weems)
On the edge of war, one foot already in,
I no longer pray for peace, I always pray for miracles
I pray that stone hearts will turn to tenderheartedness, and evil intentions will turn to mercifulness, and all the soldiers already deployed will be snatched out of harm’s way, and all the frightened innocents will be saved from the obscenities of war, and the whole world will be astounded onto its knees.
I pray that all the “God talk” will take bones, and stand up and shed its cloak of faithlessness, and walk again in its powerful truth. I pray that the whole world might sit down together and share its bread and its wine. Some say there is no hope, but then I’ve always applauded the holy fools who never seem to give up on the scandalousness of our faith; that we are loved by God…that we can truly love one another.
I no longer pray for peace, I pray for miracles.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH—Mission of the CCNB
Embracing God's gift of Jesus' life as our example, and the Holy Spirit as our guide that attracts, welcomes, serves and supports all ages and all people, ever challenged to live in harmony and joy with greater faith, hope and love. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Jesus didn't turn people away. Neither Do We.
THE 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 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
Click on the hymns below to follow or sing along.
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 9:20-28
UNISON READING—I No Longer Pray for Peace (by Ann Weems)
On the edge of war, one foot already in,
I no longer pray for peace, I always pray for miracles
I pray that stone hearts will turn to tenderheartedness, and evil intentions will turn to mercifulness, and all the soldiers already deployed will be snatched out of harm’s way, and all the frightened innocents will be saved from the obscenities of war, and the whole world will be astounded onto its knees.
I pray that all the “God talk” will take bones, and stand up and shed its cloak of faithlessness, and walk again in its powerful truth. I pray that the whole world might sit down together and share its bread and its wine. Some say there is no hope, but then I’ve always applauded the holy fools who never seem to give up on the scandalousness of our faith; that we are loved by God…that we can truly love one another.
I no longer pray for peace, I pray for miracles.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH—Mission of the CCNB
Embracing God's gift of Jesus' life as our example, and the Holy Spirit as our guide that attracts, welcomes, serves and supports all ages and all people, ever challenged to live in harmony and joy with greater faith, hope and love. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Jesus didn't turn people away. Neither Do We.
THE 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 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
Click on the hymns below to follow or sing along.
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