Who is my Neighbor?

This week we begin a series of sermons that both ask us to consider some existential questions as well as get us thinking about discipleship (the theme of the Pentecost Season) and stewardship ( how we are God-honoring in managing our resources, gifts and talents) and how these are not just closely linked, but completely tied together. This week, based on the Gospel text from Luke 10: 25-37, we answer a hot question for our society and country, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus is asked this question and he answers a different question, “Who are we to be a neighbor to?” Join us this Sunday as Pastor Kevin kicks-off our summer sermon series and helps us to reflect on some of the big questions related to following Jesus and how it shapes the daily choices of our lives.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “The Solid Rock (with Rock of Ages) tunes by William B. Bradbury and Thomas Hastings arr. by Roger House

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “I Love to Tell the Story” and “My Hope is Built”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Second Reading: Colossians 1:1-14

Children’s Time

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37

Sermon: “Who is My Neighbor? For Whom am I Responsible For?”, Rev. R. Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, and “Precious Lord”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church and Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Softly and Tenderly”, arranged by Dale Wood

Offering Response: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “God, Be With You”

Dismissal

Postlude: “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” James M. Black, arr. by Roger House