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Prelude 

Woke Up This Morning 

The Mount Olivet Choir 

Welcome

Pastor Teer Hardy

Hymn #660

God Is Here 

Gathering Litany

God, who rules the universe, calls us; 

Christ, who took up his cross, calls us; 

Holy Spirit, who frees us body and soul, calls us. 

Let us faithfully answer 

by worshiping the triune God. 

As prophets catch fire,  

as disciples draw flame, 

as apostles walk in the Spirit, 

O Holy One, Holy Three, 

fill us with fervent desire 

to enter your kingdom. 

Lead us by the cross of Christ 

to live in the love of Christ, 

now and forever. Amen. 

Scripture Reading

Luke 9:51-62 & 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

Pastor Jeff Goodman

Children’s Sharing

Pastor Teer Hardy

Sermon

Pastor Jeff Goodman

Song

I Will Follow  

Prayers of the People

United in Christ and guided by the Spirit, we pray for the church, creation, and all in need. 

God of faithfulness, set the face of your church firmly on you. Rooted in self-giving love, may the church find freedom in loving our neighbors. Lord in your mercy, 

Hear our prayer. 

God of gentleness, strengthen the earth’s ability to heal. Where there are dangerous storms, bring calm. Where there are destructive fires, bring rain. Protect homes, habitats, and livelihoods threatened by climate disasters. Lord in your mercy, 

Hear our prayer. 

God of kindness, reveal your healing presence to all who are sick or dying. Uphold those who grieve. Support the needs of any who are unemployed, hungry, or have nowhere to lay their heads. We pray for... Lord in your mercy, 

Hear our prayer. 

God of peace, guide all who govern, that they place the good of their citizens above self-promotion. Anoint leaders of nations with your Spirit of neighborly love. Protect refugees and all who live under tyranny or conflict. We pray for peace around the world. Lord in your mercy, 

Hear our prayer. 

God of love, attend to those struggling with addiction, depression, or uncontrolled anger. Provide support systems and loving companions as they work toward health, that they may rest in hope and know the fullness of joy in your presence. Lord in your mercy, 

Hear our prayer. 

God of joy, we give you thanks for all who have died and now celebrate the inheritance of life in you. Keep their examples of faithfulness always before us, that we trust your promises in life and death Lord in your mercy, 

Hear our prayer. 

God of every time and place, in Jesus’ name and filled with your Holy Spirit, we entrust these spoken prayers and those in our hearts into your holy keeping, and pray as Christ taught us to pray... 

Lord’s Prayer 

Benediction

Linnea Carlson

Postlude 

Toccata from Plymouth Suite 

Percy Whitlock 

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