worship service may 25 2025
SERMON: Remembering to Move Forward
SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-2
RESPONSIVE READING--MATTHEW 5:3-12
Leader: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Everyone: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Leader: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth
Everyone: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Leader: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
Everyone: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Leader: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Everyone: Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Leader: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Everyone: Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH—CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT
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
ANTHEM AND HYMNS
Anthem: America the Beautiful by Katherine Lee Bates--Soloist Janet Cristini
Click on the hymns below to sing or follow along,
SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-2
RESPONSIVE READING--MATTHEW 5:3-12
Leader: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Everyone: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Leader: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth
Everyone: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Leader: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
Everyone: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Leader: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Everyone: Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Leader: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Everyone: Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH—CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT
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
ANTHEM AND HYMNS
Anthem: America the Beautiful by Katherine Lee Bates--Soloist Janet Cristini
Click on the hymns below to sing or follow along,