Veradale United Church of Christ
An Open & Affirming Congregation
Worshiping God in Christ – Welcoming All – Working for Justice & Peace
“No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!”
February 11, 2024 • 10:30 a.m.
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10:20 Gathering and Prelude
Wayne Shull, Music Director
Charlie Salt, AV
Joe McSwain, AV and Usher
Jerry Brines, Usher
Jan Young,Scripture reader
Don Young, Candle lighter
Scotty Patton, Zoom Monitor
Sue Ferrozzo, Fellowship Set-Up
Don Young, Fellowship Clean-up
Rev. Genavieve Heywood, Pastor
10:30am Land Acknowledgement
We worship on the unceded traditional territory of the Spokane, Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Coeur d’Alene, and other tribes. We acknowledge the history of indigenous genocide, removal, and erasure that continues to this day. We recognize the role that Christian communities played in these injustices, and we recommit ourselves to seeking more peaceful, just, and neighborly ways of sharing this land with all who call it home.
Worship begins
God sends us teachers. . . all the time!
All the time . . . God sends us teachers!
Service and Fellowship Opportunities
*Welcoming the Light of Christ
*Hymn: “Let it Be Said of Us”
Let it be said of us
That the Lord was our passion
That with gladness we bore
Every cross we were given
That we fought the good fight
That we finished our course
Knowing within us the power of the risen Lord
Chorus
Let the cross be our glory
And the Lord be our song
By mercy made holy
By the Spirit made strong
Let the cross be our glory
And the Lord be our song
'Till the likeness of Jesus
Be through us made known
Let the cross be our glory
And the Lord be our song
Let it be said of us
We were marked by forgiveness
We were known by our love
And delighted in meekness
We were ruled by his peace
Heeding unity's call
Joined as one body
That Christ would be seen by all (Chorus)
Community Prayer
Response 769 (NCH) Hear our prayer, O God! Hear our prayer O God! Incline your ear to us and grant us your peace.
Prayers of Gratitude
Response 769
Prayers of Concern
Response 769
Silent Prayer
Response 769
The Lord’s Prayer use the translation which is meaningful to you or
Our Father (Creator) 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Response: 812 (NCH) Amen. Amen. Amen.
A Time of Offering
An Invitation to Share
An Offering of our American Black History
*Offering Acclamation: Hymn: 108 (NCH) God bring to fruition your will for the earth, that no one shall hurt or destroy, that wisdom and justice shall reign in the land and your people shall go forth in joy, in joy, your people shall go forth in joy!
Dedication prayer: Holy One, we offer of our time, talent, and treasure as we hold on to your vision of a just and peace-filled world. Bless these offerings. Multiply them to meet the needs of our church and community. Help us move the world from hate to love, from division to community, and from war to peace. Amen
Listening for God
2 Kings 2:1-12
Readers Theater
Jan Young: Elijah
Don Young: Elisha
Scotty Patton: Narrator
Choir: The Guild
Mark 9:2-9
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling bright, such as no one[a] on earth could brighten them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us set up three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Message: Heavenly Forms
Meditation in Music
Our Light moves into the World God Loves
Closing Hymn: “Grace Alone”
Every promise we can make
Every prayer and step of faith
Every difference we can make
Is only by God’s grace.
Every mountain we will climb
Every ray of hope we shine
Every blessing left behind
Is only by God’s grace
Chous: Grace alone Which God supplies
Strength unknown God will provide
Christ in us, our cornerstone
We will go forth in grace alone.
Every soul we long to reach
Every heart we hope to teach
Everywhere we share God's peace
Is only by God’s grace.
Every loving word we say
Every tear we wipe away
Every sorrow turned to praise
Is only by God’s grace. (Chorus)
Benediction and Community Blessing
Be Yourself.
Grow in Christ.
Live with Compassion.