We believe in God who in the beginning poured out grace, mercy, and love on every living creature and still does so, today.
God’s good word is ever near us, on our lips and written upon our hearts.
We believe that Jesus is the Lord of our lives. Our confession of faith in him is our salvation.
We believe that Jesus’ death on the cross was not his end, rather it was our beginning.
God raised him from the dead, as promised, the Christ to reign in us.
In Christ, there is no distinction between native or alien, male or female.
We believe that the same Lord is Lord of all, generous and gracious to all.
All who call upon the name of the Lord shall be redeemed.
We believe the Holy Spirit is poured out upon us from birth to death, and is eager to guide us through life’s maze of decisions and choices.
We believe in the Church; Christ’s body in the world.
For it is certain, that faith comes from what is heard about the Christ.
As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be and proclaim the good news as it is written:
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.”
Amen!
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Glorious and ever loving God, it is wonderful to worship together, to sing our hymns of joy as we give thanks for your many blessings. Even in the midst of radical change we know you are with us, encouraging us, urging us to rest when our burdens seem too heavy to bear for even one more minute. When we are worn to a frazzle from doing and caring, searching and researching, proposing and planning, from working and serving, remind us, one more time, that the world wasn’t created in a day. Let us not be skittish about getting involved, fearing that only burdens come when we become a part of something. Inspire us to lend our hands, our ideas and hearts as we work together for your kingdom. In the name of the Christ we pray. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
In doing some research on the play Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, I got curious about clairvoyants. The term clairvoyance comes from the French meaning clear vision and “is the alleged ability to gain information about an object, person, location or physical event through extrasensory perception.” ESP categorizes its extra senses as: Clairsentience (touch), Clairaudience (hearing), Clairolfactus (smelling), Clairgustance (tasting) and Claircognizance (knowing). The last of these extra sensory gifts is what some church folks hope their pastor possesses, that is, if she doesn’t have eyes in the back of her head. Here at PSUMC we thank God for giving us a clear vision of who we are, and we trust that God will always give us clear knowledge of who we will be as the body of Christ in the world.
UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER
Wondrous and Eternal God, bless these tithes and offerings. We offer them with grateful hearts, trusting that you will guide us to use them wisely, for the edification of Christ’s church and the good of humanity. Jesus taught us that all things are possible with you. May all our work and all our efforts serve your will. In the name of the Christ we pray. Amen.
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