Sunday Order of Service
ORDER OF SERVICE
July 21, 2024
PRELUDE & PROCESSIONAL Invitation by Bronislaw Kaper
and Paul Francis Webster
Tristan Strelitzer, piano
OPENING WORDS “The Seven of Pentacles” by Marge Piercy
read by Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom, Senior Minister
CHALICE LIGHTING Don Weimer, Worship Associate
*OPENING HYMN 1 “May Nothing Evil Cross This Door”
SPOKEN MEDITATION
SILENCE
CENTERING HYMN 123 “Spirit of Life”
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Don Weimer
UNISON AFFIRMATION OF OUR MISSION (CONGREGATION)
We gather to nurture the spirit, engage the mind, and inspire action.
OFFERING
This month we share 50% of all non-pledge cash in our offering plate with The Hanan Refugees Relief Group. To contribute, put cash or checks made out to Hanan Refugees Relief Group in the offering plate and we will forward it for you. Or text 73256 with message give2uu. To contribute to First Church, give cash or checks made out to FUSM in the offering plate or text to give with a credit or debit card.
CHILDREN’S RECESSIONAL HYMN 118 “This Little Light of Mine”
Children and teachers join in singing verse 1, then proceed to religious education as the congregation continues to sing you on your way!
WORSHIP ASSOCIATE STORY Don Weimer
INTERLUDE Stand by Me by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber
and Mike Stoller
Tristan Strelitzer, piano/vocals
SERMON “We All Belong” Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom
INTERLUDE Nina Cried Power by Hozier
CLOSING WORDS
EXTINGUISHING THE FLAMING CHALICE Don Weimer
*RECESSIONAL HYMN 131 “Love Will Guide Us”