Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! Let us gather together at the Table of our Lord and offer praise.
Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Valentine Agranovsky
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively)
One: The God of all creation makes us one in the flesh.
Many: Let us join hearts and voices in praise.
One: In Jesus Christ, we are made one in the Spirit.
Many: Let us be united in truth through the same one Spirit.
One: We practice our faith in many different ways.
Many: Yet we confess one Lord Jesus Christ.
One: We render different forms of ministry.
Many: Yet our calling is one because Christ is undivided.
One: Rejoice, people of God: The Risen Christ is among us,
calling us together at his one Table.
calling us together at his one Table.
*Opening Hymn This is a Day of New Beginnings 518
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Raemil Billings
(using debts and debtors)
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Frank Collette
Gospel Lesson Matthew 15:10-28
One: The Word of God for the people of God
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.)
Special Music Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove Choir
Prayer of Intercession
Sermon Send Her Away Pastor Susanna
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
*Invitation Hymn There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy 73
(Come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Communion Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together 425
Prayer for the Bread and Cup John Hamilton
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together. All bread served is gluten free.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 47
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn My Hope Is Built 537
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Valentine Agranovsky
