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Sunday, June 3, 2018

9th Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Meditation and Reflection

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela

“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” – John F. Kennedy

“Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.” – Fred Rogers

“Safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.” – Nelson Mandela

Welcome and Announcements

A warm welcome is extended to all. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here in this safe and sacred place.

Call to Worship

Pastor: Gathered here, we sense the Sacred in this place. May we be awakened again to the mysteries that humble us,

People: the realities that orient us, the beauty that inform us,

Pastor: the fellowship that sustains us, and the creativity that heightens and deepens our living,

People: that we may give ourselves in honesty and openness to the larger life before us.

All: Welcome to worship.

Opening Hymn #359 – O, God, Who Teaches Us to Live

Opening Prayer

We are powerfully moved by a deep concern for our world and our care for one another. May ours be a faith that is more than words and ideals. May ours be a faith of vitality and compassion. We lament that there are many people in the world who are burdened by hunger and pain, by sorrow and anxiety, by violence and loss. May they find comfort and peace, and may their burdens be lifted from them by our actions as peacemakers and doers of justice. May we find it in ourselves today to work toward a better world. May we make use of that energy to take part in the lifting of burdens. May our gratitude find expression in the care of others, both near and far. May we find ways to live and grow on the margins. May we leave behind us a trail of encouragement and hope. This is our prayer. Amen.

Scripture Reading: Luke 18:15-16

Reflective Hymn: #327 – Jesus Loves Me

Sermon: “There’s No Such Thing As Other People’s Children”
Rev. Samantha Tuttle

Responsive Sharing

The Offerings and Offertory Music

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

The Lord’s Prayer (Traditional, with “debts”)

Holy Communion

Communion Melody

Closing Hymn: #569 – Touch the Earth Lightly

Blessing and Sending:

The God we worship is never confined to this holy place. So go and travel with the God who is found in ordinary and surprising places. Let us go from this place, facing and serving the world with confidence, generosity and integrity. Let us live out the heart of religion which is to bring together all that is divided, to live in the moment, to love mightily and to reverence the mystery, beauty and spirituality of all things and all people. Go in peace, and may the peace of God go with you. Amen.

Sharing the Peace as we go…….And we hope you can join us for post-worship coffee and conversation in Fellowship Hall.

Announcements

Childcare is available during services at St. James. Thank you to Greta Harteis and Katie Sulek for your generous and caring work.

Food Bank Donations: Please bring non-perishable food items to church; Thank you to Tena Brass for taking our donations to the Lovettsville Food Bank at the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church.

Vacation Bible School! Mon – Fri, August 6-10. Tell everyone with young children! Ages 3 to 10. Join the fun! If you’d like to offer a short activity for the children during this half-day camp, or if you simply want to help, please talk with Robin or Janell.

Spreading the Word… St. James will have an outreach table at
the Frederick Pride Festival on Saturday, June 23. If you’d like to help decorate the booth or represent St. James, please talk with Lauranne.

This Sunday, June 3: Communion Worship with Rev. Samantha Tuttle
12:30am: Shared Lunch

Sunday, June 10: Worship led by Rev. Samantha Tuttle

Sunday, June 17: Worship led by Dr. Rev. Michael Lyle

Sunday, June 24: Worship led by Rev. Mary Mason

NOTE! Summer Worship Time in July and August is 10AM.

Rev Samantha Tuttle