Gathering

Prelude: “There Is a Line of Women” #546

Land Acknowledgment & Welcome
Scripture: Romans 12:14-21
Gathering Check-In
 
Call to Worship:

One: As followers of Jesus, we are called:
Many: To bless those who persecute us; 
One: To rejoice with those who rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn;
Many: To live in harmony with others and not be arrogant.
One: As disciples of the Prince of Peace, we are called:
Many: To not repay anyone evil for evil;
One: To, as far as possible, live peaceably with all;
Many: To feed our enemies when they are hungry and offer a drink when they are thirsty.
One: Ours is a hard and holy calling, friends. And so we gather.
Many: We gather for prayer and study.
One: We gather for singing and silence.
Many: We gather for encouragement and support.
All: We gather for worship.

Listening

Song: “Beyond a Dying Sun” #416

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35 (Abridged)
Morning Message
Silent Reflection

Responding

Sharing
Prayer
One: Wherever the pride of a few causes harm to many, gracious God, 
Many: Bring your justice.
One: To those who feel resentment of all that is asked of them, gracious God,
Many: Bring your peace.
One: To those who do not receive fair payment and appreciation for their service, gracious God,
Many: Bring your justice.
One: In every place where people enact violence against each other, gracious God,
Many: Bring your peace.
One: To every heart that is reluctant to share from the bounty you provide, gracious God,
Many: Bring your justice.
One: To those who step out toward conflict despite their fear, gracious God, 
Many: Bring your peace. 
One: Gracious God, may your justice rule our world, may your peace guard our hearts.
All: Amen.

Hymn: “The Peace of the Earth Be with You” #838

Blessing (from Romans 12:1-2, 15:13)

*Zoom Chat Break

Full Group Sharing and Prayer
Prelude 
Announcements
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

Zoom Volunteers:
Zoom Musician: Thomas Heilke 

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