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!”
October 27, 2024
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10:20 Gathering and Prelude
Wayne Shull, Music Director and Worship Leader
Joe McSwain, Usher
Jerry Brines, Usher
Tom Cuilla, Scripture Reader and Usher Coordinator
Diane Smith, Candle lighter
________, Fellowship Set-up
__________, Fellowship Clean-up
Scotty Patton, Zoom Monitor
Rev. Gen Heywood, Pastor
10:30am Worship begins
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.
Community Affirmation
God knows us ...all the time! All the time...God knows us!
Service and Fellowship Opportunities
Next Sunday: All Saints: Ruth 1:1-8 and Mark 12:28-34 Love is the Way
Silent Prayer, Tuesday 9:00 to 9:30am
String-A-Lings, Wednesday, 5:30pm
Sing-A-Lings Wednesday, 6:30pm
Halloween 6:00pm- 8pm Thursday, Oct 31
Community giving Next Month: Salish School Supplies
November 1, 4pm-7pm Exhibit at Gonzaga University Urban Art Center
Welcoming the Light of Christ
* Hymn: “I Love to Tell the Story” 522 (NCH) vs 1 and 4
1. I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus’ radiant glory, of Jesus’ endless love. I love to tell the story because I know it's true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story; and when I am in glory, I’ll tell the old, old story
of Jesus’ endless love.
4. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when I sing in glory, I know the new, new song, will be the old, old story that I have loved so long. (Refrain)
Community Prayer
NCH 769
Hear our prayer, O God, hear our prayer, O God: incline your ear to us, and grant us your peace.
Prayers of Gratitude
Refrain
Prayers of Concern
Refrain
Silent Prayer
Refrain
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: Amen, amen, amen.
A Time of Offering
An Invitation to Share
Dedication Hymn
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!
All your works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty. God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Dedication Prayer
God, you know us and love us. We thank you with humble hearts. Bless our offerings of time, talent, and treasure. Bless the gifts we have gathered this month to help pets who need new homes. May your way compassion be known through us. Amen
Listening for God
Mark 10:46-52
They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” 50 So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” 52 Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
Message: Your Faith has Made You Well
Meditation in Music
Announcement Reminder
Our Light moves into the World God Loves
*Closing Hymn “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” 76 (NCH)
Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing, the people of God from this dwelling take leave. The service is ended, O now be extended the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive hearts reaching, shall blossom in action for God and for all. God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us to work for God’s realm and to answer the call.
With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living, the tasks of our everyday life we will face. Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring, embracing God’s children of each tribe and race.
With your grace you feed us, with your light now lead us, united us as one in this life that we share. Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving give honor to Christ and that name which we bear.
Benediction
Communal Blessing
Be Yourself.
Grow in Christ.
Live with Compassion
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