The Both-And Life: Invited and Insufferable

The 20th Sunday After Pentecost

Pastor Lauren continues her sermon series “The Both/And Life”, which delves into the duality of our faith. Her sermon this week is based on the Gospel text from Matthew 22: 1-14. In this passage, Jesus tells a parable indicating that the blessings of God’s kingdom are available to all, but the invitation is not to be taken lightly.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Prelude: “In the Presence of Jehovah” with “Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place”, arr. by Mark Hayes

Welcome

Confession and Forgiveness

Gathering Song: “As We Gather at the Table”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Reading: Isaiah 25:1-9

Choir Anthem: “The Power of Your Love”, Geoff Bullock, arr. by Lloyd Larsen

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:1-14

Children’s Time

Sermon: “Invited and Insufferable”, Pastor Lauren Chambers

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Song of Response: “We Come to the Hungry Feast”

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

WE WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Sharing of the Peace

Offering and Offertory: “Siciliano”, J.S.Bach

WE GATHER AROUND THE LORD’S TABLE

Holy Communion Story

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution: “I Received the Living God”

Post Communion Blessing and Sending

WE DEPART TO SERVE

Sending Prayer

Benediction

Sending Song: “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Rejoice, the Lord is King!”