We trust and affirm that each of us is created in the image of God.
We believe God’s Grace to be immeasurable, and God’s will for us always Goodwill.
We believe that Jesus, the beloved Son of God, lived to forgive,
to heal the broken hearted, and proclaim God’s love to the world.
Jesus took our shame and regret, and bearing them upon his own back, he carried them to the cross, where he surrendered his own precious life.
We believe he did this to set our spirits free.
We believe that Jesus did not die in vain and his death was not the end of anything.
God is better than that!
True to his promise, on this the FIRST day of the Week, God raised Jesus from the dead! YES! We believe it!
We believe in the Holy Spirit, God’s gift of presence. We trust the Holy Spirit to guide us as we endeavor to live the commandment to love each other as Christ loved us.
We believe the Holy Spirit moves us ever onward toward Christian perfection.
Thanks be to God! Amen!
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Loving and Eternal God as we witness the baptism of Simon and the reception into the body of Doug and Robin, we are reminded ourselves of when we were newcomers to the body. We have all been beginners at something, and we confess that there are times we have felt like strangers in a strange land. Empower us to be fearless in our welcome of our new members, embracing every person who desires to unite with this body of Christ. Help us to be alert always to the needs of our brothers and sisters, ministering to one another with our prayers, our gifts, our service, our participation and our witness. O Lord, indeed this is a day, which you have made. We rejoice and are glad, for every soul who joins the body. Together we are working in the name of Jesus Christ for your kingdom come upon the earth and for the healing of the world. Amen.
OFFERING INVITATION
This Glory Moment is brought to you by the new chairs in the alcove and the new hearing assistance system. Most of you are aware that we have launched a capital campaign to effect repair and important upgrades to the church over the next 5 years. So far 18 persons of the 261 members we boast have pledged to the Glory Campaign. The repairs and upgrades are being made for your benefit and your safety. We don’t have a treasure chest hidden away in a dark cavern somewhere from which we can withdraw cash whenever we need it. We depend upon your gifts and NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL! MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS AND YOURSELF. Our insurance company will love you for it.
UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER
Wondrous and Eternal God, pour out your blessing upon these gifts and promises. We offer them with full and grateful hearts. We trust that you will always guide us to use them wisely, and always for the greater good. Proclaiming our belief that all things are possible with you, we offer ourselves in service, seeking always, in the name of the Christ, to do your work and will. Amen.
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