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CENTERING WORDS
“historical amnesia...keeps us working to invent the wheel every
time we go to the store for bread. We find ourselves having to
repeat and relearn the same old lessons over and over that our
mothers did because we do not pass on what we have learned, or
because we are unable to listen. For instance, how many times has
this all been said before?”
– Audre Lorde Words of Fire: An Anthology of
African-American Feminist Thought
MEDITATIVE MUSIC
OPENING PRAYER
Holy Stranger, at times we do not recognize you. We have
inherited beliefs that narrow our perception. We rely on you, O
God, to help us expand our understanding of the Sacred among us.
Stretch us, that we might grow in faith. Challenge us, that we
might deepen our commitment to love’s strange ways. Amen.
WELCOME STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION
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Welcome to worship, God’s beloved! YES, I Am Welcome!
Bienvenidas y bienvenidos!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PASTORAL PRAYER
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THE PRAYER OF JESUS [You are invited to say this prayer in the
language of your heart.]
Our God in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kindom 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 kindom, and the power, and the
glory, forever. Amen.
HYMN: “Amazing Grace” #378 VS. 3 & 6
3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come;
'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me
home.
6. When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as
the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd
first begun.
SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:13-35 (CEB)
On that same day, two disciples were traveling to a village
called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking
to each other about everything that had happened. While they were
discussing these things, Jesus himself arrived and joined them on
their journey. They were prevented from recognizing him. He said to
them, “What are you talking about as you walk
along?” They stopped, their faces downcast. The one named
Cleopas replied, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who is
unaware of the things that have taken place there over the last few
days?” He said to them, “What things?” They said to him, “The
things about Jesus of Nazareth. Because of his powerful deeds and
words, he was recognized by God and all the people as a prophet.
But our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be
sentenced to death, and they crucified him. We had hoped he was the
one who would redeem Israel. All these things happened three days
ago. But there’s more: Some women from our group have left us
stunned. They went to the tomb early this morning and didn’t find
his body. They came to us saying that they had even seen a vision
of angels who told them he is alive. Some of those who were with us
went to the tomb and found things just as the women said. They
didn’t see him.” Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! Your
dull minds keep you from believing all that the prophets talked
about. Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things
and then enter into his glory?” Then he interpreted for them the
things written about himself in all the scriptures, starting with
Moses and going through all the Prophets. When they came to Emmaus,
he acted as if he was going on ahead. But they urged him, saying,
“Stay with us. It’s nearly evening, and the day is almost over.” So
he went in to stay with them. After he took his seat at the table
with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to
them. Their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he
disappeared from their sight. They said to each other, “Weren’t our
hearts on fire when he spoke to us along the road and when he
explained the scriptures for us?” They got up right then and
returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven and their companions
gathered together. They were saying to each other, “The Lord really
has risen! He appeared to Simon!” Then the two disciples described
what had happened along the road and how Jesus was made known to
them as he broke the bread.
Here ends the reading of the Gospel. This is the Good News of
Jesus Christ.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
MESSAGE Rev. Alka Lyall
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THE INVITATION TO OFFERING
[Broadway is committed to the financial support of its identity,
vision and ministry by tithing. Consider making an offering this
morning of 10 percent of your income from this past week.]
When we practice what Jesus taught us, we come to recognize God
with us. One way we do this is by sharing what we have with each
other and our neighbors. Whether bread or courage, finances or art,
we bring our gifts to each other. In this way, the presence of
Christ lives among us.
God is inviting you to specific ministry of sharing your
resources. Please be as generous as you can in your giving. To give
online, visit us at BroadwayChurchChicago.com/give or scan the QR
code. Thank you for your commitment to God’s purposes through our
faith community!
WAYS TO GIVE: Mail a check (Broadway Church, 3338 N. Broadway
St., Chicago, IL 60657), drop off a check in our mailbox, set up
recurring giving or make a one-time contribution through your bank
account or credit card through Vanco here or by scanning the QR
code above, Zelle (send to [email protected]), or text the
amount you wish to donate to 833-990-2149 (You’ll receive a
registration link the first time. For future giving, simply send a
text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process
automatically.)
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Beloved One, we give you thanks for all the prophets who bring
truth to the surface. Help us to linger in their wisdom, even when
we are uncomfortable. Give us the courage to listen with hearts
open to transformation. Give us the strength to tell the story of
us through the radical love of Christ. And give us the faith to
live in solidarity with all who abide in the shadow of death.
Amen.
BENEDICTION
Though our hearts may be weary, the Spirit sends us with hope.
There is an opportunity before us to live differently, to practice
radical love, and to collectively turn from the systems that
destroy us and our neighbors. May the presence of Christ abide
among us, and keep our hearts burning for justice and truth.
With peace, God sends us to make it so. Amen.
POSTLUDE Robert Galbreath, Jr.
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Liturgy adapted from enfleshed.com and worshipdesignstudio.com.
Hymns reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-725521.
COVID-19 has placed many of our church members and our Lakeview
neighbors in great and unexpected need. Some have been furloughed
by their employers; many have lost their jobs; others are facing
health challenges. Broadway Church wants to provide financial help
to our neighbors in need. We invite you to join us. Our goal is to
raise $5,000, but we hope to surpass it with your generosity and
concern! After we receive donations, we will begin taking requests
for financial help and disperse up to $250 per family. Help us
make a difference. Thank you! Click here to go to
our GoFundMe page.
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CELEBRATING GOD’S LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE
We are black, brown, red, yellow, white, and all the colors of
God’s created rainbow. We are lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, and
straight. We are transgender, intersex, female, male, gender fluid.
We are queer. We are questioning. We are every age. We are every
ability.
We are every economic & theological location. We are
YOU.
Welcome to God’s Beloved Community at Broadway.
BROADWAY’S MISSION STATEMENT: “God calls Broadway United
Methodist Church to be a faith community embracing the diversity of
our Chicago neighborhood and larger community. We
welcome all persons — celebrating the human family’s God-given
diversity of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical or
mental capacity. We also welcome persons of all social and economic
classes and faith backgrounds. At Broadway, we are accepted into
God’s nurturing
family, which invites us into spiritual growth through worship,
study, mission, and social action. We are grateful for the
opportunities God gives us to experience and share the love of
Christ.”
Broadway United Methodist Church
3338 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657; 773-348-2679
www.BroadwayChurchChicago.com
Rev. Alka Lyall, Pastor (text at 815-474-6721)
[email protected]
Rev. M Barclay, Deacon [email protected]
Mack Owings, Student Pastor [email protected]
Robert Eldridge Galbreath Jr., Director of Music Ministries
[email protected]
Church Office [email protected]
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