GATHERING MUSIC: “The Spirit of God Is Upon Me”OPENING MUSIC: “Holy Spirit, Come Confirm Us”

GREETING:Jackson: Join me in the greeting.Come, all who are weary.Christ strengthens us with love and grace.In this strength, we can do all things.We are here, ready to receive God’s blessings.

OPENING PRAYER (unison)

Lucas: Let us pray together.Mighty God, pour out your power and strength on us.Grant us the nourishment we need to receive your word.May your presence fill our lives and carry us forth,preparing us to be your peopleand equipping us to do your work in the world.In your holy name, we pray. Amen.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 133 ~ Jackson and Lucas Starner

A song Of David.1 How good and pleasant it is       when God’s people live together  in unity! 2  It is like precious oil poured on the head,        running down on the beard,running down on Aaron’s beard,       down on the collar of his robe.3  It is as if the dew of Hermon     were falling on Mount Zion.

For there the Lord bestows his blessing,       even life forevermore.

MEDITATION Pastor Hines

JOYS AND CONCERNS

PRAYER We pray as you taught the disciples:

Our father 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. 

CELEBRATION of CONFIRMATIONConfirmands: Jackson Starner and Lucas StarnerParents: Kristen and Michael StarnerSponsors: Anne and Darrell Hoffman

Lucas Starner is 12 years old and just graduated sixth grade at East Vincent Elementary. He was born in Pennsylvania and baptized in Glenmoore. He has lived here his whole life. His favorite sports are basketball, baseball and mountain biking. He takes full advantage of the intramurals at East Vincent, as well as participates in the K club and KYAL. In addition to playing sports, he really likes to watch football and basketball and play Xbox.

Jackson Starner is 15 years old. He is in tenth grade and attends Owen J Roberts High School. Jackson was born and baptized in Glenmoore. He lived in New York for 3 years before returning to Pennsylvania. He has played soccer for 5 years and plans to play football next season for the high school. He loves all things Philadelphia sports.  

2 Pastor begins:Through confirmation, and through our faith,We renew the covenant declared at our baptism,Acknowledge what God is doing for us,And affirm our commitment to Christ's holy church.

3 Presentation of CandidatesAnne Hoffman: I present Jackson Cole Starner for confirmation.Darrell Hoffman: I present Lucas Ryan Starner for confirmation.

RENUNCIATION OF SIN AND PROFESSION OF FAITH4 Pastor addresses parents and candidates:On behalf of the whole church, I ask you:

Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness,Reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin?PARENTS and CANDIDATES: I do.

Do you accept the freedom and power God gives youTo resist evil, injustice, and oppressionIn whatever forms they present themselves?PARENTS and CANDIDATES: I do.

Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior,Put your whole trust in his grace,And promise to serve him as your Lord,In union with the church which Christ has openedTo people of all ages, nations, and races?PARENTS and CANDIDATES: I do.

5 Pastor addresses parents:Will you nurture these persons in Christ's holy church,That by your teaching and example they may be guidedTo accept God's grace for themselves,To profess their faith openly, and to lead a Christian life?PARENTS: I will.

6 Pastor addresses candidates:According to the grace given to you,Will you remain faithful members of Christ's holy churchAnd serve as Christ's representatives in the world?CANDIDATES: I will.

7 Pastor addresses the sponsors:Will you who sponsor these candidatesSupport and encourage them in their Christian life?SPONSORS: I will.

8 The pastor addresses the congregation:Do you, as Christ's body, the church,Reaffirm both your rejection of sinAnd your commitment to Christ?CONGREGATION: We do.

Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and lifeAnd include these persons now before you in your care?CONGREGATION:With God's help we will proclaim the good newsAnd live according to the example of Christ.We will surround these personsWith a community of love and forgiveness,That they may grow in their trust of God,And be found faithful in their service to others.

We will pray for them,That they may be true disciplesWho walk in the way that leads to life.12 Pastor, sponsors, parents, and District Superintendent place hands on candidates’ heads:

Name, the Holy Spirit work within you,That having been born through water and the Spirit,You may live as a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.ALL: Amen.

CELEBRATION of the LORD’S SUPPER

Jesus Changes Water into Wine ~ Trish Richards 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”

11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

The Lord be with YouAnd also with you,Let us pray

Prayer of ConsecrationReceiving the loaf and the cup.We receive the body of Christ broken, that together we would be made whole.We receive the blood of Christ poured out, that together we would learn to give, forgive, to live and to love harmoniously.Communion Hymn: “Come to the Table”

CLOSING PRAYER BENEDICTION CLOSING MUSIC: “The Spirit Sends Us Forth”

Communion Steward: Lisa Riley & Donna Kunsch

Confirmands Jackson and Lucas will distribute elements as needed.We welcome our guest, Superintendent of the South District, Rev. Evelyn Kent

Clark