July 25, 2021Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

All that we are, all that we have, and all that we will become is a gift from God.”

*Indicates all who can, please stand. Bold print invites all to speak or sing!

Gathering Music “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Helmore * Call to Worship (responsive)Will there be enough? Enough food to fill us up?Enough time to worship?Enough room to include us all? Enough money to pay the bills?Enough love to love me too?Enough faith to get us through? Will there be enough?With God there is always enough! Thanks be to God!

*Opening Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 148

*Unison Prayer We come to this place to be fed by God’s word, to be nurtured by God’s grace and to be strengthened by the power of God’s Spirit. Speak to us in this time of worship, O God, that we might recognize the abundance of your goodness and find in your presence the things that sustain us. Amen.

*Prayer of ConfessionO God, we confess that in this modern world of ours what we honor looks shallow and superficial. We honor the things that wealth and privilege bring. We honor those who are loud and self-obsessed. We fail to imagine that honor belongs to the weak, the poor, the excluded. We fail to imagine that honor belongs to those who struggle, those who are quiet and those who lose. Forgive us God. Amen.

*Words of Assurance * Gloria Patri No. 35

Please Be Seated

Hymn of the week: “Silent Night, Holy Night” No. 145

Moment for Mission Flying Horse Farms Don Graf

Scripture Readings: John 6: 1-21

Message: “The Trouble With Miracles”

Dedication Hymn “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” No. 150

Sharing our Joys and ConcernsMorning Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (using debts) Presenting our gifts* The Doxology

* The Dedication Prayer God of generous acts, as we journey with you, we set our feet toward the land of goodness and grace. Encourage us to be those who feed the hungry, offer comfort to those who mourn and refuge to those in need. Take these gifts we bring along with us on our journey and use them so they might be signs of your love. Amen.

* Consecration Hymn “Joy to the World” No. 143

* BenedictionGod’s love is overwhelming!As we have been nourished today, let us go and offer nourishment to others.Grant us holy instincts of faithAs we trust in you, O God. Amen.

Postlude: ”Hallelujah Chorus” Handel

This morning we are celebrating “Christmas in July” with our musical selections. Enjoy!

Looking ahead:Everyone is invited to share in a Sunday brunch in Fellowship Hall following worship today.

Next Sunday we will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion during worship.

Just a reminder: Please silence or turn off your cell phones during worship. Attendance for July 18th was 33 adults.

Pastor Diane ThomasPastor Phone: (928) 642-6676Church Phone: (419) 683-2745Pastor email: dsthomas18@ymail.comChurch email: crestlinecalvary@gmail.com The church website: www.crestlinecalvary.comYou may view our worship service on our website.

Welcome to Calvary United Church of Christ

July25, 2021Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

“Serving God and Crestline Since 1859”We welcome you and thank you for joining in worship!