for Sunday, 20 June 2010, post #2

Liturgy
by Thom Shuman

Call to Worship
When we long for the special effects we think life should offer:
it is enough, for us, that God comes in a soft, summer shower.
When our hearts are cracked by the drought of doubt:
it is enough, for us, that God opens up the fountains of faith for us.
When our senses are deadened by the sales pitches of our culture:
it is enough, for us, that God wraps us in the silence of grace.

Prayer of Approach
When we feel compelled
to push everything to its limits,
especially you, Holy One,
it is enough that your grace
can slow us down.

When we stand naked and exposed
to the buffeting winds
of our doubts and questions.
it is enough, Healing Servant,
that you clothe us in your peace,
and put our minds at ease.

When we are entangled
in that legion of worries and fears
which consume our lives,
it is enough, Spirit of Silence,
that you untie the knots
and set us free.

It is enough,
God in Community, Holy in One,
that you are with us
even as we pray...

for Sunday, 20 June 2010

4th Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Leaders

• Accompanist: Ann Willard
• Music Leader: Lisa Haley
• Liturgist: Lisa Haley
• Elder: Loma Eaves
• Preacher: Gerry Brague
• Communion Provider: Judy Hitt

Lectionary Readings

• 1 Kings 19:1-15a--Elijah on the run from Jezebel & Ahab finds God in the silence
• Psalm 42--Hope in God
• Galatians 3:23-29--all are one in Christ Jesus
• Luke 8:26-39--Jesus heals a man with unclean spirits

Music

• Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah, CH #622
• Psalm 42 with sung response, CH #740
• Spirit, CH #249
• One Bread, One Body, CH #393

Liturgy
will be posted shortly

Lisa, please plan to read the Luke passage.  For my sermon, I expect to focus on the 1 Kings passage.