Here’s one way to pray . . .
“We are born into this
open, divine life. Even
before our birth God’s
broad space
is there for us - ‘Before I
formed you in the womb I
knew you.’ (Jeremiah 1:5)
Moltmann, The Living God
and the Fullness of Life
WORSHIP WITH CAPITOL HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1100 Fillmore St.
Denver, Colorado 80206
www.capitolheightspresbyterian.org
[email protected]
July 9, 2017
A Celebration of the Living God and the Fullness of Life
“Eternal life is not endless life but life that is filled with
God, life in abundance. Eternity is a divine qualification
of human life . . . But it is not human faith that acquires
eternal life. Eternal life is God-given, and is present in
every human life; but it is the believer who perceives it.
One recognizes it objectively, and subjectively one
absorbs it into one’s life as truth. Faith is joy in the
divine fullness of life.”
Jürgen Moltmann, The
Living God and the Fullness of Life
Our blue light shines with prayers for healing for all who
struggle with AIDS.
Our light amid barbed wire shines with prayers for
healing and freedom
for all with chronic illness, severe pain, and under
oppression,
and for all who suffer from spread of violence.
We always light a candle in prayer for Shalom,
the fullness of peace and well-being.
Our opening - Jesus came preaching, the reign of God is upon
you; turn into,
believe this good news . . .
DOWN TO EARTH AS A DOVE
Hymn 300
Let us share a word from our faith orientation Wisdom’s Call from Proverbs 8
Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?
At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:
“To you, O people, I call out; raise my voice to all.
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.
Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.
All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.
To the discerning all of them are right;
they are upright to those who have found knowledge.
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
for wisdom is more precious than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power.
By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;
by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
and making their treasuries full.
Let us pray Into Your hands, O God, we commit our lives, our governance, our values;
help us be oriented by Your goodness and grace that makes all new,
by Your justice and peace that enables lives to thrive,
by Your loving service that lifts up the fallen and enables power to touch and heal,
to give sight and understanding, to exercise truth and overcome exploitation.
Help us know You so that our living might serve as a light high on a hill
so all might see life as You intended, full and free, amen.
We believe in Jesus who found His calling in the words of the prophet The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.
(Luke 4:18-19)
OF THE FATHER’S LOVE BEGOTTEN
Hymn 309
A Reading - Matthew 13:31-33
The Morning Offering, with music to aid our prayer and reflection . . .
Mindful of the Living God and Fullness of Life, further reflections . . .
A prayerful response - SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD, Hymn 322, repeated once
Prayerfully, our celebrations, concerns, opportunities, and reflections . . .
KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE
Paul and Silas, bound in jail
Had no money for to go their bail
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Chorus - Hold on (hold on), hold on (hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Paul and Silas began to shout
The Jail door open, and they walked on out
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Chorus
The only chain that a man can stand
Is the chain of hand in hand
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Chorus - Hold on (hold on), hold on (hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Heard the voice of Jesus say
Come unto me, I am the way.
Keep your hand on the plow, hold on. Chorus
When my way gets dark as night,
I know the lord will be my light,
Keep your hand on the plow, hold on. Chorus
The Closing - You said, I am the way, the truth, the life,
and You said, follow me for I am come that you might
have life
and that in abundance.
So we seek You, Your way - truth - and life, which we
know to be
doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with You.
Let us go in that way and with God’s peace,
amen.