Sunday, January 27, 2019
Third Sunday after Epiphany
11AM Worship led by Rev. M. Michael Morse
and Sea Raven on piano
For Meditation and Reflection:
Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy cannot exist without respect for the identity and worth of cultures and peoples.
~ Rigoberta Menchu
Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but in finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.
~ Blaise Pascal
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude: Imbolc 1997
~ a poem by Sea Raven to the tune of Une Jeune Peucelle
Call to Worship: Psalm 19 page #630
(Responsive reading, sung response)
Opening Hymn: God Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens #556
Gathering Prayer (Pastor)
Sharing of Joys and Sorrows
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Readings:
Amos 5:21-24
Luke 4:14-21
1 Corinthians 12:12-32a
Sermon: Words: Misinterpreted, Misunderstood, and yet Reimagined. Today’s Word is Justice. Rev. M. Michael Morse
Responsive Sharing
The Offerings
Offertory Music: Profetiza, Pueblo mio (Hymn #578)
Sung Response: (#785)
We give you but your own, whate’er the gift may be
All that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully
Closing Hymn: O God of Earth and Altar #582
Prayer of Benediction
Sharing the Peace as we go… And we hope you can join us for post-worship coffee and conversation next door.
Thoughts for the Day/Week
I Corinthians 12:1 Concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be misinformed. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 31 For all spiritual gifts, love provides a better way.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Sunday, Jan 27th: Worship with Rev. M. Michael Morse
Next Sunday, Feb 3rd: Worship with Rev. Samantha Tuttle
Sunday, Feb 10th: Worship with Rev. Michael Lyle
Sunday, Feb 17th: Worship with Seminarian Mark Dewey
Music Update: Sea Raven Morse has agreed to play for us twice a month, sharing her gifts of spiritual music & joy!
Fellowship Hall Update: Come admire our beautiful new floor! We can now use the bathrooms and central gathering space. The kitchen is getting all new cabinets and appliances but won’t be done by Valentines’ day as hoped. Yet, progress continues! Thanks for everyone’s patience.
Luncheon Update: Loudoun Interfaith Bridges Lunch and Learn at St. James will happen once we can use the kitchen.
Childcare is available during services in the “cry room” at the back of the Sanctuary. Thank you, Katie and Greta, for your gracious care of the children.
Lovettsville Food Bank Donations: Thank you and please keep bringing non-perishable food to church. The need is espe-cially great right now. Thanks to Tena for taking it over there.
Statement of Faith: We gather as an Open and Affirming community to worship God, however known. We welcome everyone, no exceptions. Together we seek spiritual comfort and challenge, learn from ancient and modern texts, and seek new dimensions of truth. We practice following the way of Jesus. We dare to demonstrate God’s love by working for justice and peace among all people.
Cover art: The Falls of Shin, Sutherland, Scotland. Taken by Brian Walbey to illustrate Amos 5:24 “Let Justice Roll on Like a River!” Courtesy of thebuk.co.uk
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