April 5 – EASTER SUNDAY

If you can be with us in-person on Sundays, we invite you to worship with us live online on our YouTube channel linked here.

Christ is risen!  He is risen, indeed.

Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. 
We are happy that you are here to share in worshipping our Risen Savior, Jesus Christ.

Please join us in Fellowship Hall following worship for refreshments.

WELCOME

PRELUDE – Thine is the Glory!  –   arr., Lani Smith

CALL TO WORSHIP – Jim French
One:  Christ is risen from the dead.
All:  Christ is risen indeed! 
One:  Death has been defeated, and the tomb stands empty.
All:  God’s love has triumphed over the grave.
One:  This is the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ!
All:  This is the good news of the resurrection!  Christ is risen, Alleluia!

HYMN – Christ the Lord is Risen Today – No.268            

PRAYER OF INVOCATION           – Jim French
Living God, on this day of resurrection, we praise you for your life-giving power.  You have raised Jesus from the dead and opened the way to new life.  Fill our worship with joy, awaken our hope, and shape us as witnesses to your grace.  Through the risen Christ we pray, Amen.                                     

RESPONSE To God Be the Glory – No.79      

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE –Tara Lowry

A READING FROM THE PSALMS –  Psalm 118:1-2,4-24   –  Jim French                      

SPECIAL MUSIC  – Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

A READING FROM THE GOSPELS – Matthew 28:1-10  –  Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

SERMON – “Do Not Be Afraid”  –  Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE  – Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

OFFERING  – Jim French

Invitation to Generosity:                                                                      

DOXOLOGY  – No. 623

Prayer of Thanksgiving:  Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

COMMUNION HYMN –  Jesus Loves Me – No.341

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
The cups in the outer ring on each tray contain grape juice.  The other cups contain wine.

HYMN  – The Day of Resurrection  – No.276        

BENEDICTION   -Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

POSTLUDE – Hallelujah! (from “Messiah”) –  G.F. Handel

3 April- Good Friday Worship Music

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Here is a link for all of the worship music for Good Friday, April 26, 2026 together.
Each song below is included and linked separately.

Beneath the Cross of Jesus No. 239
Were You There? No. 266

April 3 2026 —  Good Friday

Ever faithful

PRELUDE — What Wondrous Love is This?

CALL TO WORSHIP  —  Linda Lowry                           
One: We come now to the hill at Calvary.
All: The love of God leads to the Cross.
One: The Servant Messiah summons us.
All: Despised and rejected; Jesus is a man of sorrows, acquainted with all our griefs.
One: The Anointed One of God, whom we have grown to love dearly, is being crucified.
All: We gather in the shadow of the cross, remembering the depth of Christ’s love, and the cost of our redemption.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION — Linda Lowry
Everlasting God, we need you. You respond to the cries of your children throughout the world. But this day Jesus, you are the One crying out. Help us to hear your cries; to see what you see; to feel what you feel. We are saved by your sacrifice. On this unforgettable day, may we be moved by the sorrows of betrayal, denial, cruelty, and condemnation that you endure for us.
Your suffering and death are agony. On this day, we remember your excruciating pain, dying on the cross for all people. Our souls ache with grief and guilt over your crucifixion, Jesus. You know of our need for your grace. We worship you. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world. Amen.

HYMN —  Beneath the Cross of Jesus — No.239         

PRAYER OF CONFESSION — Linda Lowry     
We confess to You, our Lord and Savior, that we have betrayed and denied You, forgotten and doubted You. When our faith is tested, we wonder where You are. When we see injustice in the world, we often stand by, we turn our backs, we ignore the cries of others.  We confess that again and again we deny You and betray You with our silence when we fail to proclaim Your Good News, when we fail to live out Your teachings and love our neighbor as ourselves.  Forgive us, O God, and help us to truly repent. Help us to remember Your sacrifice, Your love, and to know Your forgiveness.  In the name of the One who lived, who was crucified, and who lives again, Jesus the Messiah, we pray. Amen.

SILENCE

ASSURANCE OF PARDON — Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell                         
God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.  He will not always accuse; neither will he stay angry forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities.  For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.  As far as the east from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. 

HYMN — Were You There? — No.266
Verses 1,2,3 only

GOD’S WORD — Matthew 26:36-46                           

SPECIAL MUSIC — Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

The Last Day in the Life of Christ
Betrayal
John 18:1-11

Denial
John 18:15-18, 25-27

Interrogation
John 18:28-38

Rejection
John 19:1-7

Condemnation
John 19:8-16a

Crucifixion
John 19:16b-27

Completion
John 19:28-30

SPECIAL MUSIC — It Is Finished  — Bob Hartman
Valerie Waterman, Vocalist

DEPART IN SILENCE

March 29 – Ever Faithful

All of the worship music can be found on this page.

Palm Sunday

Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. 
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord!  Hosanna!

PRELUDE/PARADE OF PALMS  “Prepare the Way of the Lord!”

HYMN — Hosanna, Loud Hosanna!  — No.233   

WELCOME — Valerie Waterman

PRAYER OF INVOCATION — Kathryn Kuntzman
Dear Lord, as we gather today, we remember Your triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Just as the people laid down their palms before You, may we lay down our hearts, offering our worship and praise.  Just as the people shouted praises as You entered, may we also raise our voices in thanksgiving and adoration. May we celebrate Your goodness with hearts full of joy and gratitude, knowing that You are always with us. Amen.

A TIME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE with BLESSING OF THE PALMS — Linda Lowry                 

PRAYER OF TRANSFORMATION  —  Kathryn Kuntzman
ALL: Patient God, we confess that we love a parade. We are very happy to see banners waving and hear people shouting their praises. Our hearts thrill to the spectacle. But we fail to see the sadness on the face of the Savior; our shouts block out his sorrow. He comes to us as King, and we expect that royal treatment will follow. We do not and cannot believe that in a few days we will be among those who will turn our backs and run from his presence. How fickle we are, O Lord. Yet you continually forgive us and call us to turn our lives around–to see the needs of others, to reach out in trust and faith, to be willing to witness to your good news of saving love. Heal our hearts and give us courage for the days ahead; for we ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.                                       — written by Nancy Townley

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS  — Kathryn Kuntzman
One: Tell the daughters of despair, proclaim it to the sons of sadness: 
All: Christ has come to save us! Hosanna!  We will give our thanks to God, who offers us forgiveness and grace; who comes to bring us grace, hope, life. Hosanna in the highest.  Amen!

SPECIAL MUSIC  — With a Heart of Thanksgiving  —  by Howard Helvey

SCRIPTURE READING — Matthew 21: 1-11  —  Kathryn Kuntzman                         

HYMN — All Glory, Laud and Honor  — No. 234

SERMON  —   Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE  — Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers               
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

OFFERING

Invitation to Generosity:  Kathryn Kuntzman
One:  God calls us by name. We are called God’s own. Out of abundance of love shared with us, we too share ourselves and these gifts for God’s good purposes in the world. Let us receive the morning offering.

DOXOLOGY   Hymn No.623

Prayer of Dedication  — Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers               

ALL: On my own, what I have to give doesn’t amount to much in the light of all you have given to me and in the face of so much need. Put together as a congregation, what we offer you here in love becomes more, not simply added together, but somehow multiplied in its usefulness. We ask you to bless our gifts and with the addition of your blessing, just as it was with the loaves and fishes, there is enough for all. Amen.                 ~ from the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

SCRIPTURE   — Matthew 26:14 – 27:66

A Reading in Two Voices

Rev.Doni Driemeier-Showers &  Tara Lowry

HYMN — What Wondrous Love is This  — No. 250  

BENEDICTION — Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers                  

POSTLUDE — An Elegy   — Frederik Magle

March 22 — Ever Faithful

Fifth Sunday in Lent
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. 
Along with God’s whole Church we are on a 40-day wilderness trek. 
By grace alone, we live.

WELCOME

PRELUDE — Prelude in C (from the Well-tempered clavier)  J.S. Bach, born March 21, 1685

CALL TO WORSHIP —  JoAnn Moody
One: From the depths, we cry to the Lord.
All:  We wait for the Lord, trusting in mercy and hope.
One:  God speaks life into dry bones and breathes into weary hearts.
All:  We come, longing for the Spirit who gives life.
One:  Christ calls the dead to rise and the grieving to hope.
All:  Let us worship the God who brings life out of death.

HYMN — On Eagle’s Wings —  Ivy Worship Booklet, pp. 70-71                     

PRAYER OF INVOCATION —  JoAnn Moody
God of life, You meet us in valleys of loss and places where hope feels far away.  As we gather in worship, draw near to us with your restoring presence.  Breathe your Spirit into what feels dry within us and open our hearts to the life you promise.  Through Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, Amen.

PASSING OF THE PEACE — Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers            

RESPONSE — God Will Make a Way — Ivy Worship Booklet, p. 44

A READING FROM THE PSALMS    Psalm 130 — JoAnn Moody

SPECIAL MUSIC  —  Bist du bei mir (If you are near) — J.S. Bach

NEW TESTAMENT READING — John 11:1-45 — Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers

SERMON  —   “New Life”   — Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE  — Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers                
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

OFFERING

Invitation to Generosity:  JoAnn Moody
Friends, as we have been cared for through the gifts we have received, may we offer these gifts. Gifts for your people who need hope, who hunger for food and justice, who yearn for peace, and who long for your graceful presence in their lives. Will the ushers please come forward with the offering.

DOXOLOGY     Hymn No. 623

Prayer of Thanksgiving:  Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers
All:  Jesus, You are the Light of the World.  Shine Your light in me today. Accept these our gifts so they may be used to chase away the darkness of sin, the darkness of fear and doubt and despair. May Your Holy Spirit live in me and make me a shining example of Your amazing grace, redeeming love, and life-changing power. Amen.

HYMN — Shine, Jesus, Shine  — Ivy Worship Booklet, pp. 78-79          

RESPONSIVE BENEDICTION — Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers                  
One: Come out! Jesus commands,
All: And calls us from the tombs of our existence into the brightness of a new day.
One: Come out! Jesus cries,
All: And unbinds us from the chains of our past.
One: Come out! Jesus calls,
All: And entices us into a world filled with grace and possibility.
One: So, Go out!
All: Into a world that needs our life, our breath, our spirit!
One: Go out!
All: Into a world that needs the Spirit of God, carried on our lips and in our loving arms.
One: Go out!
All: Into the world to live as God’s resurrected people!
One: Go out: and go on the breath of God’s holy wind!
~ written by the Rev. Elizabeth Dilley, UCC Worship Ways

POSTLUDE —Little Prelude and Fugue in F  — J.S. Bach

March 15 – Ever Faithful

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. 
Along with God’s whole Church we are on a 40-day wilderness trek. 
By grace alone, we live.

WELCOME

PRELUDE       Be Thou My Vision     Traditional Irish tune       Kathryn Kuntzman, cello

CALL TO WORSHIP         Linda Lowry
One:  The Lord calls us out of darkness into light.
All:  We come, trusting the God who opens our eyes.
One:  God sees beyond appearances and knows the truth of our hearts.
All:  We come, longing to live as children of the light.
One: Even in the darkest valley, we will not be afraid.
All: For the light of Christ is with us, His love will never let us go.
One: Let us worship the One who opens our eyes and leads us home.
All: We come to worship in spirit and in truth, rejoicing in the light of the Lord!

HYMN       Morning Has Broken        No. 274 (Gaelic melody)               

PRAYER OF INVOCATION           Linda Lowry

God of light and truth, You see us as we are and call us into new life.  As we gather in worship, open our eyes to your presence and our hearts to your grace.  Lead us through shadow and uncertainty and shape us by your word to live as people awakened by your light. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.                        

RESPONSE        Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us      Hymn No. 449          

A READING FROM THE PSALMS   Psalm 23          Linda Lowry

MINISTRY MOMENT:            Unleashing Potential           
Darlene Sowell, CEO of Unleashing Potential and Brittany Campbell

SPECIAL MUSIC     Air from County Derry (Londonderry Air)             Kathryn Kuntzman, cello

A READING FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT Ephesians 5:8-14          Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

SERMON        “Illumination”        Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE           Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

OFFERING
Invitation to Generosity:    Linda Lowry
Maybe today, it feels as if you have nothing left to give.  Perhaps you are tired and your life feels like ashes or dust.  The Gospel story today tells us healing happened through spit and dust in the hands of Jesus.  God can birth new dreams and bring new insights even in our weariness.  So, let’s discover what abundance emerges when whatever we have left to give is placed in the hands of grace.  Will the ushers come forward with our gifts?  

DOXOLOGY   Hymn No.623

Prayer of Thanksgiving:                                                                
All:  Into a world desperate for hope, let our gifts bring the light of good news.  Into hearts searching for compassion, let our gifts demonstrate care and nurture.  Into each person yearning for new life, let our gifts provide assurance that abundant life is available through faith.  Amen.  

HYMN        Be Thou My Vision      No. 400 (Irish Hymn)

BENEDICTION             Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

POSTLUDE         An Irish Medley            Kathryn Kuntzman, cello

March 8-Ever Faithful

Third Sunday in Lent

Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. 
Along with God’s whole Church we are on a 40-daiy wilderness trek.  By grace alone, we live.

WELCOME

PRELUDE        Praise to the Lord, the Almighty                   arr., Diane Bish      

*CALLTO WORSHIP          Blair Bittick           
One: Come, let us worship God!
All:  Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
One:  Come, let us worship our Shepherd!
All:  We are the sheep of God’s pasture, and we follow where God leads us.
One:  Come, let us open our hearts!
All:  We receive God’s love poured into our hearts through the Spirit.
One:  Come, let us worship God, the rock of our salvation!
All:  Let us worship God, whose mercy guides and sustains us on the path of new life!

*HYMN
           Amazing Grace          Hymn No. 299

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION         Blair Bittick  
Creator God, maker of heaven and earth, we come before you with songs of joy and hearts full of gratitude.  We thank you for your abundant blessings and for guiding us like a shepherd guides his flock.  Help us to listen for your voice and to follow your ways faithfully.  Open our hearts to receive the life you offer and let our lives be shaped by your grace.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE        Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

*RESPONSE       Open My Eyes, That I May See           Hymn No. 174                      

A READING FROM THE PSALMS         Psalm 95         Blair Bittick     

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE     Linda Lowry

SPECIAL MUSIC      I Want Jesus to Walk with Me     arr., Lloyd Larsen

NEW TESTAMENT READING      Romans 5:1-11       Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

SERMON        “Grace”          Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE             Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

OFFERING
Invitation to Generosity:                                                                      
The God of Living Water invites us to share our time, our talents, and our financial resources with others who are still thirsty for meaning and purpose in life.  Let us give back to God from the abundance we have received.  Give as God has enabled you to do so.  Will the ushers come forward with our gifts?  

*DOXOLOGY           Hymn No. 623

*Prayer of Thanksgiving:     Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
All:  Gracious God, we pray that our gifts may provide nourishment to those who thirst for justice, strength to those who hunger for hope, and a community to those living in loneliness.  May the amazing grace you have given us flow through our gifts.  Amen.  

*HYMN      Fill My Cup, Lord      Hymn No. 367    

*BENEDICTION        Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

*POSTLUDE    How Firm a Foundation      arr., Gilbert Martin

1 March — Ever Faithful

Second Sunday in Lent

Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. 
Along with God’s whole Church we are on a 40-daiy wilderness trek.  By grace alone, we live.

WELCOME

PRELUDE   The Old Rugged Cross       arr., Penny Rodriguez

*CALLTO WORSHIP              Julie McAllister
One:  God calls us to leave what is familiar and follow where grace leads.
All:  We come, trusting the promise we cannot see.
One:  God keeps watch over all who journey by faith.
All:  Our help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth.
One:  God offers new life, born of Spirit and truth.
All:  Let us worship the God who calls us forward in faith.

*HYMN         Great is Thy Faithfulness         #17                

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION         Julie McAllister  
Calling God, You invite us into futures we cannot yet imagine.  As we gather in worship, steady our hearts and strengthen our trust.  Loosen our grip on what feels safe and familiar, and open us to the life you promise.  Shape us by your grace, that we may walk faithfully with you through this Lenten journey.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.         

*RESPONSE     Trust and Obey          #469
(verses 1 and 5)

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE        JoAnn Moody

A READING FROM THE PSALMS      Psalm 121         Julie McAllister

SPECIAL MUSIC            Standing on the Promises        arr., James Koerts

NEW TESTAMENT READING   Romans 4:1-5,13-17       Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

SERMON            “Faith”             Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE           Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

OFFERING

Invitation to Generosity:   Julie McAllister       
The season of Lent invites us to consider the cost Jesus paid so we could know the unconditional love of God.  So great a gift calls for a response in faith.  Let us offer whatever gifts we have so others can experience God’s boundless love and grace.  Will the usher come forward with our gifts?

*DOXOLOGY   #623

*Prayer of Thanksgiving:        Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
All: O God, we offer back to you a portion of the resources with which you have blessed us.  Use these gifts and our lives to share your matchless grace.  Amen.

*COMMUNION HYMN         We Come as Guests Invited     #258

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION [A]           Ivy worship booklet, pp. 10-11
All who desire to receive the bread and the cup are welcome to share in the Sacrament at Christ’s Table.
The cups in the outer ring on each tray contain grape juice.  The other cups contain wine.

*HYMN       Something for Jesus         #441

*BENEDICTION          Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

*POSTLUDE       Down to the River to Pray

February 22- Ever Faithful

First Sunday in Lent
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. 
Along with God’s whole Church we are on a 40-daiy wilderness trek.  By grace alone, we live.

WELCOME

PRELUDE      Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

*CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 32)           John Weiland                                                        
One; Come, all who are weary from carrying the weight of mistakes and regrets.
All: We come to lay our burdens down before the God of mercy.
One: Come, all who long for a fresh start and a clean heart.
All: We come to receive the gift of grace and the joy of forgiveness
One: The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
All: We will rejoice, for God’s mercy is new every morning!
One: Let us worship the One who forgives, restores, and makes all things new.
All: With grateful hearts, we lift our voices in praise!

*HYMN        It is Well with My Soul      Hymn No. 453

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION    John Weiland
Our hearts are blessed as we gather before You today, O Lord, for you have given us freedom from all our transgressions and joy in exchange for heavy hearts. You are the refuge we seek when we are troubled and the courage we need when we venture into our days. Bless us today with Your steadfast love as we declare our trust in You. Amen.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE       Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

*RESPONSE       Through It All        Hymn No. 304
Sing only the refrain, twice

A READING FROM THE PSALMS     Psalm 32         John Weiland

SPECIAL MUSIC       As the Deer         arr., Nevue

NEW TESTAMENT READING      Romans 5:12-19    Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

SERMON        “Forgiveness”      Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE       Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

OFFERING

Invitation to Generosity:    John Weiland
As human beings, it is tempting to want more of everything for ourselves.  Yet, it is true that only in generous sharing do we finally realize that we have enough. God has richly blessed us beyond anything we could ever deserve.  Let us give with gladness.

*DOXOLOGY   Hymn No. 623

*Prayer of Thanksgiving:        Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
All:  By your grace, O God, our eyes are opened  and our hearts are attuned to the needs of others.  We give so more people may know your acceptance and forgiveness.  We support the ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing among us and in our larger community.  Expand our horizons and tear down the limits of our caring for others.  Amen.              

*HYMN     I Then Shall Live as One Who’s Been Forgiven          Hymn No. 133

*BENEDICTION         Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

*POSTLUDE     Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer    arr., Dale Wood

February 15-  A Light in the Darkness

Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC.  God loves all people, and God rejoices that you are here.

WELCOME

PRELUDE    My Faith Looks Up to Thee       

*CALL TO WORSHIP      Kathryn Kuntzman
One: We come together today as a community of faith.  We are here to listen to God.
All: Our hearts are open to hear God’s voice.  We desire to follow God’s leading.
One: We share in a new covenant of promise and of hope.  We are called to be a light in the darkness. 
All:  We acknowledge our need for ongoing transformation.  We desire to shine the light of Christ.
One: We offer to God thanks and praise for grace and the goodness he has lavished upon us.
All: We praise God’s name for his unconditional love and grace.  All glory be to God!

*HYMN    
  Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim         Hymn No.74                                                  

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION         Kathryn Kuntzman              
Word made flesh, God with us, on that mountain you revealed yourself to your three closest disciples and to us. Transfigure our hearts and minds so we may shine your light in the darkness.  Break through our clouds of doubt and our lack of courage which lessen our ability to illuminate the darkness in our world.  Inspire us to seek to know you more fully as we are fully known and loved by you. Amen.

*RESPONSE        Fairest Lord Jesus         Hymn No.104                                         

OLD TESTAMENT READING        Exodus 24:12-18        Kathryn Kuntzman                                            

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE      Linda Lowry                                                                                       

SPECIAL MUSIC    He is Exalted/Lord, I Lift Your Name on High!     Paris/Keveren                                       

GOSPEL READING     Matthew 17:1-9      Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

SERMON         “The Beloved”       Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE          Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

OFFERING

Invitation to Generosity:
We have taken a step forward in faithfulness in reflecting upon the mountaintop.  Even now we are being changed – transfigured more fully in the image of Christ. May our pledges and our offerings represent the depth of our commitment to continue onward in this journey of faith.  Will the ushers bring forward our gifts.

DOXOLOGY      Hymnal No.623

Prayer of Thanksgiving:       Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Thank you, God, for choosing us to speak for you and to act on your behalf.  It is an honor to share your Good News with others.  In gratitude, we offer these gifts back to you.  Bless them and multiply them so they may be a blessing to others.  Amen.                                                                 

*HYMN       Praise Him! Praise Him!      Hymn No.73

*BENEDICTION        Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

*POSTLUDE             Six Ecossaises (French Dances)                        Ludwig van Beethoven                               

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