Welcome to the Red Lodge Community Church
Worship With Us.
January 29, 2023
Worship Leader, Rev Dr Pamela Peterson
If you are joining us in person, the service is at 10:00 a.m.
Mission: “The Red Lodge Community Church, United Church of Christ, welcomes all people to gather for worship, fellowship and to study God’s Word. We seek to be servants of our Lord in the care of all people.”
Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge, with humility, that the land upon which we worship today was once the land of the Apsaalooke People, those who we now know as the Crow People. Their stewardship and relationship with the land is the stewardship and relationship that we hope to honor with the mission of this church.
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Holy One, who may abide in your sanctuary? Who may dwell in your sacred creation?
Many: Those who do justice. Those who confront inequities and uplift the oppressed.
One: Holy One, who may abide in your sanctuary? Who may dwell in your sacred creation?
Many: Those who love kindness. Those who love neighbor, friend and foe.
One: Holy One, who may abide in your sanctuary? Who may dwell in your sacred creation?
Many: Those who walk humbly with you. Those who follow your lead and answer your call.
Invocation: ALL:
Just and Loving God, we enter into your sacred spaces, in sanctuaries and in homes, in public gatherings and private places. You bridge time and space to forge us as a beloved community. You, O Sovereign, make plain the way of life for us. Encourage us to join your journey, to love your children and creation, and to contribute to your kindom on earth. Amen.
Opening Hymn “All Are Welcome” SB #2 V 1,2,&3
Prayer for Transformation and New Life
Holy Wisdom, you have expressed your hope for us and vision for life abundantly. Many times we settle for a temporary truce over real peace. We avoid confrontation and accountability that builds up and creates a more just world. We refuse to relentlessly pursue your will when discomforted by the cost of discipleship. Forgive us, O God, we pray.
Words of Grace
Receive the good news that each day presents a new opportunity to follow the way of Jesus–to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. The grace of the Holy One meets us. God embraces and supports us in the turning and will be faithful to strengthen us on the path of righteousness.
Passing the Peace
Prayers of The People
Joys: The creation that we are called to care for. Our church and community’s outreach in love to those in need. Healing for those who have been ill and had procedures. Family and community gatherings and celebrations for the season. Soldiers returning home safely. New grandbabies! Jody’s mom’s quilts that adorn our sanctuary. Celebrations of promotions.
We Keep in Prayer: Our church in this time of transition, Mike Priddy, Eric, Andrea, Dorothy Uzilak, Laurie Clark, Matt, Helen, Kiyoko, Paula, Pam, Lori Anderson, Gloria Harris, Rosina, Ginilu Robinson, Julie K., Jody K., Kat, Kerry, Sam, Yvonne Peters, Mark Brown, those who need strength and wisdom for medical treatments and diagnosis, Brooke, Lucille, Dolly, Buddy Phillips, Nick B, Phil, the war in Ukraine and the refugees as they face an uncertain future, the homeless and under-housed, Collin, Linda, Nathanael Koch, Jessica, Ken, David Munson, Barb Croston, Eileen Rieger, Virginia Robertson, Sharon Scott, David Vaile, Loretta Sironen, Lynette Coleman, Hank Hawkins, Kit and Cort Richards, David Ritter, David Scott, Russ Born, Skip Aleksich, Morgan, Kathleen Souders, health care workers, the now more dire than ever housing and employment needs in Red Lodge.
All those who are homebound or in care facilities, especially:
Jean Walters, Todd Kinney, Coeta Rieger, Marleen Tetrault, Marjorie Sheppard, Sheila Seifert, Marklyn Lynn, Bill Wilson, Joyce Miller, Joyce Lindberg, Bob and Becky Tirrell, Fay Rosser, Tom Vine, Jackie Clayton, and Wayne Stevenson.
For the many challenges in our lives.
Those who are incarcerated and their families. Those living with mental health challenges. Those affected by Domestic Violence. Those going through divorce. Those affected by suicide. Parents of adult children. Those living with the loss of relationships.
Those Who Are Grieving The Family and Friends of Jimmy Kujala, Georgianna Patton, Gus Spencer, Don Lightford, the Baranovic Family, Janna Clark. Those who have lost beloved pets.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. For your is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.
Amen
Scripture - NT, James 1: 17-21 Gafney, Wilda C.. A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church (p. 118). Church Publishing Incorporated. Kindle Edition.
Every good gift, every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Weaver of lights, with whom there is no variation or changing shadow. In fulfillment of her own purpose, God gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of her creatures. Understand my beloved kin: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, for a man’s anger does not produce God’s righteousness. Therefore rid yourselves of all impurity and abundance of wickedness, and with meekness welcome the implanted word that has the power to save your souls.
The Word of God for the People of God.
Thanks be to God!
Choir Anthem “And a Little Child”
Sermon- Rev Dr Pam Peterson “Every Good Gift”
Moments for Silent Reflection
Invitation to Generosity
A generous life counters the societal norms that depend on scarcity. Our Loving God creates in abundance so that all may live a full and flourishing life. When we give from our abundance, we proclaim our trust in God’s provision and our love of neighbor.
Offertory
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication and Thanksgiving
Just God, we share our humble offering in hope and trust that, through these gifts, your kindom comes and your will is done. Amen.
Communion Service-
Invitation to the Table
Words of Institution
Sharing of Meal
Communion Hymn -
Prayer of Community
To the revelation and the wonder, open us. With the vision and the possibility, convict us. For the recognizing and the following, equip us. In the struggle and the seeking, be with us. Through this meal, nourish us. Holy One, manifest your love, make your justice known in and among us. Amen.
Closing Hymn “Lord Make Me More Holy” NCH #75
Benediction Sung by Dr. Lynell Kruckeberg
Dismissal Refrain-
Participating in Today's Worship
Worship Leader – Rev. Dr. Pamela Peterson
Liturgist - Rev Dr Pamela Peterson
Acolyte - Carolyn & Evelyn Brown with Zach Beard
Pianist – Dr. Lynell Kruckeberg
Choir- Marty Clague, Director, Russ Born, Martha Brown, Julia Childs, Jo Ann Eder, Lori Floyd, Libby Gardner, Steve Hanson, Sharyn Mckenzie, Allan Schuyler, Mark Sechler, Karen Simmons
Videography, Audio, Tech Support – Jay West
Red Lodge Community Church, United Church of Christ
PO Box 786, 308 South Broadway Avenue
Red Lodge, MT 59068
406-446-1444
Rev. Dr. Pamela J Peterson
Cell 406-426-8715 pastorpampeterson@gmail.com
Copyright:
Copyright Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk Humbly.: Service Prayers for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany was written by The Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, Minister for Worship and Theology, United Church of Christ.
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