WORSHIP
Identity, Vision, Confession
Our Identity: We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.
Our Vision: To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. – Micah 6:8
Our Confession: As members of the Christian Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Joys, Thanksgivings, and Prayer Concerns
* Please stand in body or in spirit. In care for each other, wearing a mask is optional.
* Call to Worship (Elder speaks and Congregation responds out loud)
* Hymn of Praise
* Invocation and Lord’s Prayer
Autism Prayer, Silent Prayer, and Pastor’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
* Hymn of Commitment
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Hymn of Communion
Prayer for the Loaf and for the Cup
Words of Institution
Serving Communion
Communion Meditation Music
Offering Thoughts and Prayer of Dedication
* Parting Hymn
* Benediction
Postlude
All are welcome to the Lord’s Table for the sake of mission and for the sake of the world as the one family of God. Most Disciples of Christ congregations do this by celebrating communion every Sunday. That’s why we use a chalice as our logo. FYI: we serve grape juice instead of wine.
The chalice symbolizes the central place of communion in worship for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The X-shaped cross of the disciple Andrew is a reminder of the ministry of each person and the importance of evangelism.
A person responds to God’s call rather than the choice being made for them as an infant. Baptism is the basis of membership in the Church and also a mark that every person is called to serve God – the idea of the “priesthood of all believers.”
We are called to study and read scripture for ourselves. Rather than having tests of faith and creedal statements, we critically and thoughtfully study scripture, taking into account the history and background – the context – in which it was written.
Our offering plates are beside the entry doors to the sanctuary.
We do not pass plates or baskets during the service.
And you can donate through our GIVE page.