The asterisks ** indicate to stand, as you are able.  The dove symbol ˙ marks parts of worship that children may find easier for participation (easier words, frequent use or repetition, etc.)

GATHERING MUSIC g WELCOME g CHURCH HAPPENINGS, JOYS & CONCERNS

OPENING SENTENCE

One: O God, open our lips.  ALL: And our mouths shall show forth your praise.

**DOXOLOGY                             Tune: Lasst Uns Erfreuen

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here, below.  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

Praise God for all that Love has done—Creator, Christ and Spirit, One.  Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

**HYMN 326           Crashing Waters at Creation

Sung to tune Hymn to Joy—pairing verses 1 & 2, then verses 3 & 4

PSALM of the DAY:  Psalm 9: 9-20—Hymnal page 625

The accompanist plays the response, then all sing:

˙Response:    You, O God, have not forsaken those who seek you.

The Psalm is read responsively, the congregation reading the indented lines.

All sing the Response where marked R.

SCRIPTURE                       1 Samuel 17: 4-11, 32-49 and Mark 4: 35-41

SPECIAL MUSIC

˙TIME with OUR CHILDREN               

Following ‘Time with Our Children’ nursery care is provided in the lower level, open to children through kindergarten level.  Older children may take part in a special activity time, or may remain and participate in worship.  Special children’s worship notebooks are available in the narthex.

**HYMN 441                      Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

MEDITATION                    Fears and Foes

AFFIRMING OUR FAITH as a COMMUNITY

Reception of Members

Joseph Bavlnka, Claudia Bavlnka and Heather Heling

Affirmation of Faith—UCC Statement of Faith—hymnal page 885 (remain seated)

Congregational Welcome

**We welcome you with joy in the common life of this church.  We promise you our friendship and prayers as we share the hopes and labors of the church of Jesus Christ.  By the power of the Holy Spirit may we continue to grow together in God’s knowledge and love and be witnesses of our risen Savior.

Sacrament of Baptism

Charlotte Rose Bavlnka

Congregation’s Promise:   We promise our love, support, and care.

PRESENTING OUR OFFERINGS & **˙RESPONSE—Hymn 55, stanza 5

Praise God who rules all worlds, the risen Christ adore,

Praise God the Spirit, Holy Fire, one God forevermore!

Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing!

**PRAYER of DEDICATION

ALL:  Your way and your will, O God, are bigger than our greatest fears or foes.  Take these gifts, bless them, and use them to calm storms and create in our communities new, imaginative, and life-giving streams of healing and hope. Amen.

**COLLECT

One:  God is with you.    Many: And also with you.   ALL:  Almighty God, give us faith to live this day not knowing where it will lead, but with the assurance that your love and guidance are with us always; through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

**HYMN 488        Be Still, My Soul

**BLESSING

One:  May the God of all hope fill you with joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Go in peace. ALL: Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE:  Music to send us on our way rejoicing