Sunday, June 27, 2021
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
A Musical Journey Through Jesus’ Life
PRELUDE
Andrea Shakespeare, Piano (8:30am)
“Meditation on a Scottish Tune”
[arr. by Vicki Collinsworth]
Rebecca Nelson, Piano
WELCOME FROM THE PULPIT
Dondevin Peou
SONG
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
United Methodist Hymnal #196 – verse 1
[Charles Wesley; Rowland Prichard]
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free
from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee
Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art
dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
SONG
“Away in a Manger”
United Methodist Hymnal #217 – verse 1
[Anon; James R. Murray]
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head,
the stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
CHILDREN’S TIME (11:00)
Andrea Moccia
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:41-52 Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.” He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years,and in divine and human favor.
REFLECTIONS ON TWO DAYS AT CAMP
Jeni Bonilla
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus had also been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
SONG
“Water, River, Spirit, Grace”
The Faith We Sing #2253 – 2 times
[Thomas Troeger; O. I. Cricket Harrison]
Water, River, Spirit Grace, sweep over me, sweep over me!
Recarve the depths your fingers traced in sculpting me, in sculpting me.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Dondevin Peou
God, during a season of change, we are grateful for your presence with us. May we acknowledge our losses during this last year – COVID, deaths of beloved members, a change of church leadership. May we acknowledge and then let go of any resentment or guilt where we have failed to act as we had hoped. May we be at peace with you and with each other. May the bonds of love and friendship continue to bind us in heart, even when we do not see each other. May the love of Jesus unite and sustain us….Amen.
PRAYER RESPONSE
“People Need the Lord”
The Faith We Sing #2244
[Greg Nelson and Phil McHugh]
People need the Lord, people need the Lord,
at the end of broken dreams, he’s the open door
people need the Lord, people need the Lord;
when will we realize, people need the Lord.
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 5:27-31 After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up, left everything, and followed him. Then Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house; and there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others sitting at the tablewith them. The Pharisees and their scribes were complaining to his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus answered, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick;
SONG
“The Summons”
The Faith We Sing #2130 verses 1 & 5
[John Bell; Traditional Scottish]
Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known,
Will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?
Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps show
thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me.
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 9:1-6 Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there. Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere.
RESPONSE
“Lord, You Give the Great Commission”
United Methodist Hymnal #584 – verse 1
[Jeffrey Rowthorn; Cyril V. Taylor]
Lord, you give the great commission, “Heal the sick and preach the word”
lest the church neglect its mission, and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity
with the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 17:20-21 Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ Or ‘There it is!’ For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you.”
SONG
“Bring Forth the Kingdom”
The Faith We Sing #2190 verses 1 & 4
[Marty Haugen]
Leader: You are salt for the earth, O people:
All: Salt for the Kingdom of God!
Leader: Share the flavor of life, O people!
All: Life in the Kingdom of God!
REFRAIN: Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy, bring forth the Kingdom of peace;
Bring forth the Kingdom of justice, bring forth the City of God.
Leader: We are a blest and a pilgrim people:
All: Bound for the Kingdom of God!
Leader: Love our journey and love our homeland:
All: Love is the Kingdom of God!
REFRAIN
WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
During in-person worship, offering baskets are available in the worship space. Many people choose to give on-line through our website at cumcstockton.org. Your gifts make a difference in the lives of many as we minister in the name of Jesus.
OFFERTORY
Andrea Shakespeare, Piano (8:30am)
“Interlude”
[Tune: Morning Song] arr. by Brad Nix
Rebecca Nelson, Piano
DOXOLOGY
“Halle, Halle, Hallelujah”
The Faith We Sing #2026
[Traditional Caribbean]
Halle, Halle Halle-luja! Halle, Halle Halle-luja!
Halle, Halle Halle-luja! Halleluja, Halleluja!
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SONG OF SENDING FORTH
REFRAIN: Bring Forth the Kingdom
Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy, bring forth the Kingdom of peace;
Bring forth the Kingdom of justice, bring forth the City of God.
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Andrea Shakespeare, Piano (8:30am)
“God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”
[arr. by Mark Hayes #672, Tune: God Be With You, by William Tomer, 1880]
Rebecca Nelson, Piano