2015 After Pentecost – Called through the Storm

GATHERING

 

 

ENTRANCE

 

REFLECTION

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.

his brother Theo

written at The Hague on or about Tuesday, 16 May, 1882

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CANDLE LIGHTING

CALL TO WORSHIP

OPENING PRAYER

HYMN

WORD FOR THE CHILDREN

SILENCE

PRAYERS

CONFESSION

ASSURANCE

THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE

INTERCESSION AND PETITION

COMMITMENT

HYMN

THE WORD

SCRIPTURE

SERMON

SILENT REFLECTION

OFFERING

COMMUNION

PREPARATION

Leader 1: This is the table of the Heavenly Feast,
the joyful celebration of the people of God.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

Leader 1: God of stormy afternoons that roil the seas,

Leader 2: We give thanks for the Holy Spirit,

People:    We give you thanks for your Holy Church,

BLESSING THE ELEMENTS

Leader 1: Christ invites everyone to eat the bread of life,
to drink the cup of the new covenant.

Leader 2: Jesus said, I am the bread of life.
You who come to me shall never hunger,
You who believe in me shall never thirst.

Leader 1: On the night of his arrest, Jesus took bread, 

Leader 2: After supper, Jesus took the cup and said, 

SHARE THE ELEMENTS

If you do not wish to receive the elements today you are welcome to join the circle and allow them to pass, or remain in your seat. We serve grape juice in our cups.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

SHARED REFLECTIONS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HYMN

BENEDICTION

“Although this boat (the Seekers Church) is not completely formed, some members are ready to launch out. There are some who have not made a firm commitment and some who are busily striving to make it sea worthy. The sail is fully open to receive the wind of the spirit.”

April 17, 1977

Hariette Mohr

Founding Member of Seekers Church