GATHERING

Welcome & Announcements Silent Preparation Gathering Prayer Hymn:

VU p. 820 “Psalm 100 – Make a Joyful Noise” WORD

Scripture Readings Sermon: “Breaking Bread” Music Prayers of the People

TABLE

Invitation & Peace Hymn of Confession:

VU 462 “Before I Take the Body of My Lord”

Communion

GOING FORTH

Hymn:

VU 307 “Touch the Earth Lightly”

Blessing & Sending Forth

Gathering Prayer

based on Psalm 100

Gracious God, truly you are good.

Your love endures forever; you are faithful to all generations.

You are our creator. We are your creation.

You are our shepherd; and we, your sheep.

Because of you, we shout for joy; we worship you with gladness; we gather in thanksgiving; we come into your presence singing your praises . . .

Thanksgiving Hymn:

VU p. 820 “Psalm 100 – Make a Joyful Noise”

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 This is the witness of Israel.

Thanks be to God!

Gospel: John 6:24-35 The Gospel of Christ.

Praise to you, O Christ!

Response:

MV 201 “I Am the Bread of Life”

. . . silent reflection . . .

Prayers of the People

Response:

(VU p. 952)

Through our lives and by our prayers your kindom come.

Table

Invitation & Peace: The peace of Christ be with you all.

And also with you.

Hymn of Confession:

(remain seated)

VU 462 “Before I Take the Body of My Lord”

Table

God is with us.

We are not alone.

Christ is present here.

The Spirit is among us.

Let us give thanks to God,

in memory and in hope . . . .

During Communion:

VU 478 “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”

verses sung by cantor

Refrain sung by ALL: You satisfy the hungry heart with gift of finest wheat. Come, give to us, O saving Lord, the bread of life to eat.

MV 201 “I Am the Bread of Life”

I am the bread of life broken for the world, I am the cup poured out for all. Those who believe in me will never die. I am the life of the world.

Eternal and gracious One, though we live in a world of need

here we have tasted your goodness and hungered for a world more just.

Though afflicted by brokenness and division,

here we have heard your call to be a people of healing community.

Though daily we touch our limits,

here we have received the fullness of your grace.

Send us forth, O God,

in faith, in hope, and in love. Amen.

Going Forth

Hymn:

VU 307 “Touch the Earth Lightly”

Blessing & Sending Forth

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Next week: Wed. Oct. 16

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THE COUSLAND LECTURE with Dr. Douglas John Hall 1:30 pm, Room 119 reception to follow