UNIVERSITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

The Order of Worship

Please honor those who cherish moments of silence before

the worship begins.

The Gathering of God’s People

PRELUDE Helen Griffin, pianist/organist

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Lavinia Gerould

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP UCC Chancel Choir

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #55 “If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee”

*GREET YOUR NEIGHBOR/JOYS/CONCERNS

Rev. Dr. Keith Williamson

DUET “Remember Me” Paul Jackson and Lindsay Miller

INVOCATION

Minister: As we seek light in the midst of all the darkness, may the joy that comes from our shared faith warm our hearts this day, and may the words of this prayer unite us in hope and love.

Congregation: 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. Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive those who have wronged 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.

A TIME FOR ALL CHILDREN Rev. Dr. Keith Williamson

CHILDREN’S RECESSIONAL

Go now in peace, Go now in peace,

May the love of God surround you,

Everywhere, everywhere you may go

ANTHEM “Take It to The Lord” by Catherwood

Chancel Choir

The Offering of God’s People

PASTORAL PRAYER AND SILENT MEDITATION

Rev. Dr. Carl E. Martin

OFFERTORY INVITATION Lavinia Gerould

OFFERTORY “Oquirrh Mountains Shining” by K. Olson

Helen Griffin, pianist/organist

DOXOLOGY

Praise God, the Love we all may share,

Praise God, the Beauty everywhere,

Praise God, the Hope of good to be,

Praise God, the Truth that makes us free. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Lavinia Gerould

Sharing the Word of God

ANTHEM “I Will Arise and Go To Jesus” Southern Folk Melody

Chancel Choir

THE TRADITIONAL WORD: Job 7: 1-7 (The Message)

Isaiah 40: 28-31 (The New Revised Standard Version)

THE CONTEMPORARY WORD: See Insert Rev. Dr. Carl E. Martin

SERMON “Creative Choices in Tough Times”

Rev. Dr. Carl E. Martin

INVITATION TO DIALOG Rev. Dr. Keith Williamson

The Response and Sending of God’s People

*CLOSING RESPONSE

God be with you till we meet again,

By his counsels guide, uphold you,

With his sheep securely fold you,

God be with you till we meet again. Amen

*PASTORAL BLESSING

CHORAL BENEDICTION

May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever.

Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor.

Lift up your eyes to see God’s face, and God’s grace forever;

May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever.

POSTLUDE Helen Griffin, pianist/organist

*All who are able may stand