- Gathering -
PRELUDE
WELCOME Rev. Anna
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Allow yourself space to breathe in…
All: (inhale)
One: And time to breathe out…
All: (exhale)
One: Together now,
let us set an intention:
All: In this hour, we set aside our anxiety about the future, we set aside our pain from the past, and we set aside our dissatisfaction with what is.
Instead, we embrace your holy pause,
saying like the psalmist, Selah.
Let us rest in the wisdom flowing from your Word. We take comfort that you, God, are indeed holding our lives.
OPENING HYMN
“Come Away from Rush and Hurry”
CALL TO CONFESSION
One: As we continue to prepare our hearts and minds for worship, let us release all that causes us to turn away from God and one another by saying our prayer of confession.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
We confess that we have busied our lives
with so much clutter that we have lost sight of what matters. We have misplaced the ease of Sabbath,
the comfort of holding those we love,
and the simple peace that comes
from watching you paint the sky slowly
from blue to orange, purple to black.
God of Peace, we have believed the lies
that our worth is measured by our productivity. We have worn burnout as a badge. Call us back, God of Sabbath,
to stillness in this hour. Help us heed the psalmist’s Selah -- your sacred pause.
May we trust you and let go, knowing that you, Peace-bringer, are indeed
holding our lives. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
*PASSING THE PEACE
One: Peace be with you!
All: And also with you!
- The Word -
At this time, children are asked to remain with their families during and after the Children's Time. Activity bags and books are available for use in the Sanctuary as needed.
CHILDREN'S TIME Miss Emily
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 4
Answer me when I call, O God!
You gave me room when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
How long will you people insult my reputation?
How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
Know that God takes care of the faithful;
God hears when I call.
So when you are disturbed, do not sin;
ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah
Bring your offerings,
and put your trust in God.
Many say, “We can’t find goodness anywhere!
Let the light of your face shine on us, O God!”
But you have put gladness in my heart
more than when their grain and wine abounded.
I will both lie down and sleep in peace;
for you alone, O God, make me lie down in safety.
One: This is the Word of God for all the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
THRESHOLD MOMENT
REFLECTION "I Rest in You"
Rev. Anna
HYMN "Be Still My Soul"
- Prayers -
PASTORAL PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
One: Let the people say, “Selah”
All: Selah!
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Translated from the original Aramaic
O cosmic Birther, from whom the breath of life comes, who fills all realms of sound, light and vibration.
May Your light be experienced in my utmost holiest.
Your Heavenly Domain approaches.
Let Your will come true in the universe, just as on earth.
Give us wisdom for our daily need,
detach the fetters of faults that bind us, as we let go of the guilt of others.
Let us not be lost in superficial things,
but let us be freed from that what keeps us off from our true purpose.
From You comes the all-working will, the lively strength to act, the song that beautifies all and renews itself from age to age.
Sealed in trust, faith and truth. Amen
- Holy Communion -
INVITATION TO GIVING
One way you can manifest God’s love is by making a gift to support this community of faith.
1. Place loose offerings the plates at front or the wooden box at the exit.
2. Text your gift to 512.842.6662 by putting a $ followed by the amount into the message. (Example: $50)
3. Give online by clicking the button below.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
GREAT THANKSGIVING
One: Let the people say, “Selah,”
All: Selah!
INVITATION TO RECEIVING
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
BLESSING THE ELEMENTS Deacon
HOLY COMMUNION
- During Stage 5, we ask that you remain seated and communion where you are.
- Communion kits contain both grape juice and a wafer. Gluten free kits are also available at the entrance and are marked as such.
- We Go Out To Serve-
* BENEDICTION
*SENDING
One: Now our worship has ended.
All: Let our service begin.
POSTLUDE