Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! We come as people entrusted with a story that has the power to heal the world. Together we tend in our hearts the wonder of the story of God’s vision of love and provision.
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: People of God, look about and see the faces of those we know and love.
Many: We see neighbors and friends, sisters and brothers –
a community of kindred hearts.
a community of kindred hearts.
One: People of God, look about and see the faces of those we hardly know.
Many: We see strangers, sojourners, forgotten friends,
the ones who need an outstretched hand.
the ones who need an outstretched hand.
One: People of God, look about and see all the images of God assembled here.
Many: In each of us, God’s spirit shines for all to see,
great treasure in earthen vessels.
great treasure in earthen vessels.
*Opening Hymn Gather Us In 284
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer
(using debts and debtors)
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Delores Lester
Gospel Lesson Mark 2:23-3:8
Pew Bible Page 1047 Large Print Bible Page 1555
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)
Anthem I Can Do All Things Choir
Prayer of Intercession
Sermon Hard and Fast Pastor Susanna
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
*Invitation Hymn Alleluia! Hear God’s Story 330
(Come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ)
Communion Hymn You Satisfy the Hungry Heart 429
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 & the cup holds grape juice.)
All bread served is gluten free & the cup holds grape juice.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 47
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth 677
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Valentine Agranovsky
