June 14, 2026

JUNE 14, 2026
REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JAMES ROSS
CELLIST JENNIFER FERRENCE

Prelude - Serene Melody - Walford Davis

The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary
Announcements - Sue DeArment

*Call to Worship
God meets us in surprising yet ordinary places—under a tree, in the smile of a stranger, in a refreshing breeze that comes at just the right time.
God, open our hearts to notice your presence all around us.

God speaks to us in surprising yet ordinary ways—in a well-placed word from a friend, in a prayer that comes at just the right time, in a song that resonates through our entire being.
God, open our minds to recognize your voice all around us.

God fulfills God’s promises in surprising yet ordinary ways—in an unexpected act of kindness, in providing just what we need at just the right time, in sending someone to listen when we feel alone.
God, open our hands to receive your blessings all around us.

Beloved, in the surprising and ordinary ways that God shows up among us, may we meet God and our neighbors with open hearts, minds, and hands, ready to encounter God’s miraculous work.
God, open our lives to receive your blessings, that we may share together in the joy, wonder, and laughter of God’s miraculous works all around us.

*Praise Hymn “Christ for the World We Sing” #568

*Unison Prayer:
God, as you met the Disciples in an ordinary moment of hospitality, meet us today in the ordinary moments of our lives. Open our minds to recognize your presence among us; open our hearts to receive your promises; open our arms to embrace your miraculous works with joy, wonder, and laughter. As we gather to worship, help us find the courage to hope, the wisdom to trust, and the perseverance to cooperate with you as you fulfill our promises as you work for abundant life for all creation. Amen.

*Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri”

Children’s Chat

Scripture Reading – Matthew 9:23-10:35

Morning Message – The Roads We Take

Offering and *Doxology
Offertory - How Beautiful - Duet, Jennifer Ferrence - Cello, James Ross - Piano

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn “Rescue the Perishing” #591

Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer
Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing.

Farewell to Pastor Kendra
    Liturgy - see insert
    Presentation - Dr. Armendia Dixon, Anne Finney

“Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” Pastor Kendra

*Closing Hymn “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” #569

*Benediction
Postlude - Gigue - G.P. Telemann

 

The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by Anne Finney to the glory of God and in memory of Florence & Owen Odell and in honor of Pastor Kendra.

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