Colonial Park United Church of Christ

Colonial Park United Church of Christ

5000 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 717-545-3782 www.cpucc.org

August 3, 2014 – 10:00am

The Rev. Dr. Bonita Zobeck

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

* Please stand, if you are able.

Expressing Our Love

Welcome – Parish Joys and Concerns – Prayer Requests

Prelude “The Prayer of St. Patrick” John Rutter

Susquehanna Choral Quartet

* Call to Worship Helen Ferguson

Leader: Anyone who thirsts, come and drink!

People: If you have no money but you're hungry, come and receive wine and milk without a price tag.

Leader: Why do you spend money on what does not nourish you?

People: Why do you work for what does not nurture you?

Leader: Listen, come and eat healthy food that will delight you.

People: Come and partake in the Spirit that will give you life.

* Gathering Song “All Who are Thirsty” Brown/Robertson

* Opening Prayer Helen Ferguson

* Call to Confession Helen Ferguson

* Prayer of Confession

God of justice and mercy, we admit that we are not always free of deceit. We are fooled, by the false promises of the world, into pursuing things that do not truly nourish us. Hear our cry and save us, dear God, in Jesus' name. Amen.

* Words of Assurance Helen Ferguson

* Response “Glory be to the Father” No. 759

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be.

World without end. Amen. Amen.

* Passing the Peace of Christ Helen Ferguson

(The congregation may greet each other with a sign of reconciliation and peace,

such as a handshake or embrace and say these or similar words.)

One: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

Growing in Our Faith

Show and Tell

First Lesson Genesis 32:22-31 Bible page 30

Reader: The Word of the Lord

People: Thanks be to God.

Anthem “I to the Hills Lift Up Mine Eyes” Jean Berger

Susquehanna Chorale Quartet

Gospel Lesson Matthew 14:13-21 Bible Page 16

Leader: God is still speaking!

People: Spread the Good News!

Sermon Rev. Laurene Bowers

* Affirmation of Faith Helen Ferguson

We believe that our lives are held within the encircling love of God,

who knows our names and recognizes our deepest needs.

We believe that Christ is the divine Child of the living God,

and that his grace is like living waters that can never be exhausted.

We believe in the bathing, refreshing, Spirit of God

who yearns over our welfare as a mother yearns for her child.

We believe that God is in the arid desert as well as in green pastures,

and that hard times and disciplines are also loving gifts.

We believe that our journey does have a purpose and a destination,

and that our path leads to a final glory we cannot yet imagine.

We believe that in the church we are fellow pilgrims on the road,

and that we are called to refresh one another as God refreshes us.

Practicing Our Spirituality

* Hymn “Let Us Break Bread Together” No. 330

Verses 1 & 2

Prayers of the People Helen Ferguson

Our Lord’s Prayer Hymnal Page 9 Option C

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Mission Moment Tracy Hunter

Please join me in extending an Extravagant Welcome to all:

All: No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Invitation to Offering Tracy Hunter

Offertory “As the Deer” arr. John Carter

* The Offertory Response “Doxology” No. 778

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One.

* Unison Prayer of Dedication Helen Ferguson

Loving and generous God, you provide for us and bless us in more ways than we can number. We give these tithes and offerings to tell of your wondrous and steadfast love, so that those who do not yet know you may also come to your love. Amen.

Sacrament of Holy Communion

*Invitation Rev. Bowers

God be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to God.

Let us give thanks to God most high.

It is right to give God our thanks and praise.

*Prayer Rev. Bowers

*Sanctus “Santo, Santo, Santo” No. 793

Santo, santo, santo, mi corazón te adora!

Mi corazón te sabe decir: santo eres Dios.

Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you!

My heart is glad to say the words: you are holy, God.

Words of Institution Rev. Bowers

Brothers and sisters…and we say boldly what we believe:

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Prayer Rev. Bowers

Sharing the Elements Rev. Bowers

* Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Bowers

We give you thanks, O God, that you have refreshed us at your table by granting us the presence of Jesus Christ. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and send us forth into the world in courage and peace, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Going Out into Community

* Sending Hymn “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” No. 347

* Benediction Rev. Bowers

* Choral Benediction “Song of Farewell” Gary Cornell

Susquehanna Choral Quartet

* Benediction Response “Danish Threefold” No. 812

* Postlude “Now Thank We All Our God” arr. Charity Book Putnam

The following is an excerpt from

Feasting on the Word Worship Companion.

Each Sunday we’ll provide you with the scripture texts for the week, some questions you can use for reflection and morning & evening prayers for your convenience.

August 3, 2014 Proper 13

Isaiah 55:1–5 Romans 9:1–5

Psalm 145:8–9, 14–21 Matthew 14:13–21

Question for Reflection

The disciples were amazed at Jesus’ feeding of the multitudes. How have you seen him make a way when there was no way?

Household Prayer: Morning

Holy One, as I walk through this new day, help me to see each experience as an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be your servant and a chance to help Jesus feed those in need, guided by your steadfast love for me. Amen.

Household Prayer: Evening

Gracious God, thank you for being with me throughout this day. As night falls, I give this day back to you, trusting in you and in your unearned gift of grace to give me peace and rest, for you are just in all your ways and kind in all your doings. Amen.