The Circle of Love

Holy Trinity Sunday

On Trinity Sunday we consider what it means to confess a Triune God. The revelation of the Trinity is accomplished by the coming of God himself into human history. God is not a single figure scowling down at us from the heavens. God is a family-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and when a family loves each other, love surrounds you, embracing you.

The Apostles Creed guides our understanding of the Triune God. It has three articles, one for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each article defines the role of each in terms of God’s relationship to us. When we put all this together, it gives us a vision of why the world and our lives in it are the way they are. An understanding of the creed enables us to se and understand God and why God acted as he did.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Holy, Holy, Holy”, Piet Post

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Choir Anthem: “New Born Again”, African American Spiritual arranged by Larry Shackley

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon: “The Circle of Love”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Come, Join the Dance of Trinity”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Passing of the Peace

Offering and Offertory Music: “Holy, Holy, Holy”, Healey Willan

Offering Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Angus Dei

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “God Whose Almighty Word!”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Three Fanfares”, Gustav Holst and “God Whose Almighty Word!”, Healey Willan