June 16, 2024
WE GATHER IN AWE AND PRAISE
PRELUDE
INTROIT “This is The Day” Pablo Sosa
WELCOME Rev. Trip Porch
One: This is the day that the Lord has made
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Source of Life, in the beginning,
All: you made us and called us beloved.
One: When we forget how to love,
All: you remind us we are beloved.
One: When the powers of the world try to oppress us,
All: you name us beloved.
One: When our siblings in faith condemn us,
All: you claim us: beloved.
We are your beloved, so today we sing your praises, Source of Love.
* HYMN 3 “Womb of Life and Source of Being” RAQUEL
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION Doug Slusher, Director of Music Emeritus
Loving Shepherd, You guide us with open arms, welcoming all your flock. Yet, your church has far too often strayed from your path of boundless love. We’ve been seen as ones who judge rather than listen, ridicule rather than love, cast out rather than welcome, and condemn rather than celebrate. And in the process, your church has turned so many away from your love, care, and mercy. Forgive us for forgetting that we are all sheep of your flock, and You are our Shepherd. Forgive us when we have not listened for Your voice and have instead acted in ways that harm and marginalize others. Guide your church back to Your path, to loving You and loving all your children without exception. Help us to open our hearts and our doors as we extend our hands in hope and healing, acceptance and love, until your church. In the name of Christ our Shepherd, we pray. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE OF PRAISE 695 “Change My Heart, O God” CHANGE MY HEART
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all,
All: And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
ANTHEM “The Loving God Who Made Us All” arr. Andrew Birling
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE Psalm 23 KJV
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.
Holy Wisdom, Holy Word
Thanks be to God
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Marie Boozer
PANEL REFLECTION
BELOVEDNESS PRAYER AND RITUAL
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*HYMN “God of Queer, Transgressive Spaces” CONVERSE
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE followed by The Lord’s Prayer
TIME OF OFFERING online giving is available at www. indianolapres.org/give
OFFERTORY “All Belong Here” THE MANY
OFFERTORY RESPONSE 710 “We Lift Our Voices” OFFERING
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Holy God, you have gifted us with so much. We lay these gifts before you with hope for
a better world where your image is honored in each person. Use them for the building of
your kin-dom, and give us courage to dream of that day. In the name of the Beloved we
pray, amen.
*HYMN 803 “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” RESIGNATION
TIME OF COMMUNITY SHARING
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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Participants in today’s service
Tim Dick - Member of Paulist Community
Emily Hawkins – University Baptist
Caden Tullis they/them – Indianola Presbyterian Church
Marie Boozer she/her – Indianola Presbyterian Church
Trip Porch he/him – Indianola Presbyterian Church
Doug Slusher he/him – Indianola Presbyterian Church