The Family of Jesus

Today’s guest speaker is Kristen Emrick.
 
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Prelude:                     

ANNOUNCEMENTS
                                             
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: In the times of trouble, when all seemed hopeless, I cried out to God.
People: And the Lord heard my pleas and answered me.
Leader: When I felt lost and alone, I looked for God.
People: And God found me and brought me home.
Leader: When my life was filled with joy and blessing, I danced and praised God.
People: And God danced and rejoiced with me. Thanks be to God. AMEN.

INVOCATION
 
HYMN:                     “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”                        #343                                        

CALL TO CONFESSION:
We have been called to follow Christ by obeying his one commandment:
That we love one another as he has loved us. Let us confess how we have fallen short of that love. Pray with me now the Prayer of Confession found printed in your order of worship.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION:                                                                            (Unison)
Holy, triune God, we confess that we have not lived for your glory. You claim us as your people, but we seek out other saviors. You welcome us into your house, but we bring conflict and division. Forgive us, God of grace. Restore and rebuild us so that we may be ready to live in the eternal home you promise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Time of Silent Prayer

ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Christ loves us so much that he laid down his life for us and calls us his family. If we can forgive our family, how much more does Christ forgive us!  Believe the promise given to you:  in Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God!   
Response – Gloria Patri 

CHILDREN’S CHAT

Prayer of Illumination:
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, O God, in the reading of your Word, that we would hear what you have to say to us today. May your Holy Spirit be poured out upon us; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Scripture Reading:    Old Testament: Psalm 138:1-8     New Testament: Mark 3:20-35

Psalm 138:1-8
1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing       love and your faithfulness for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.  3 When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me. 4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord, when they hear what you have decreed.  5 May they sing of the ways of the Lord, for the glory of the Lord is great. 6 Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.  7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.8 The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.
 
Mark 3:20-35
20 Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. 21 When his family[a] heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” 22 And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.” 23 So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. 27 In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house. 28 Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.” 30 He said this because they were saying, “He has an impure spirit.” 31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside looking for you.” 33 “Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked.
34 Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”

L: The Word of the Lord
           P: Thanks be to God!
Sermon:                                          “The Family of Jesus” 
                                         
HYMN:                   “In Christ There Is No East Or West”                                  # 685      
          
Affirmation of Faith:  Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer:
Generous God, You love us with an everlasting love and show us the way to justice and peace. In Jesus Christ you have reconciled the whole world to you and claimed us as your own, calling to us, gathering us in, you give us your good work to do, daily bread, and boundless grace.  Increase in us a generous spirit so that we may do your work with joy alongside others whom you also love.  We celebrate your salvation not only in our lives, but also in the lives of other people. Lord, we lift to you our concerns this day.  Align us with your ways and help us to use the talents you have given us to further your kingdom. Hear our prayers as we pray as Jesus taught us to pray saying, 
“Our Father…”

Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings                (Offering plates located at door)
Let us show our love of Christ and our love for our neighbors by giving generously so that we may bear the lasting fruit of Christ’s love. We will receive the morning offering.
Doxology

Prayer of Dedication
God of new life, out of the abundance of our lives we offer these gifts to you. Through your blessing and our willingness to share, may these offerings become a source for hope and love in this church family, and in the community beyond us, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Concerns and Celebrations
​BIRTHDAYS        Madison Ward, John O’Hara, Gary Gibson

ANNIVERSARIES    Beverly & William Calhoun, Lucy and Jack Kime , Jean and Ron Westfall
                 
JOYS AND CONCERNS   
What a Joy to have Ed and Carol Horne in church last Sunday after a year or longer of Ed going through so much sickness. Praise be to God!  

Jim Kuhn is in Allegheny General Hospital with pneumonia and was in ICU for a few days then moved to a regular room keeping him for further tests regarding the mass on his pancreas. Please keep Jim and Jean in your prayers.  

SYMPATHY      To The Family of Elizabeth (Libby) Hamilton
               To The Family of Ruth Hampe

Continued prayers for Susan Schively, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Lisa Phillips, Dixie Avoila, Chuck Dicks, Randy Moore, Karen Eisiminger, Ed Horne, June and Keith McGill,  Glenn Miles,  Roger Riggs, Doug Ward, Deron Wood, Marge McWreath, Tim Knabenshue, Bill Stewart, Adam Moore, Cris Miller, Frank Huffman,  Nellie and Frank Baker, Michael Durila, Jr., Michael Durila Sr., Justin Hagon, Marlene Huffman, Betty Matthews, Susan West, Cody Patrick, Tom Westfall.    

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Session & Trustees will be meeting tomorrow, Monday June 7th, 7-8:30 PM. If you are on either committee, please plan to attend.

Prayers of the People                                                                                       

HYMN:                              “Oh Jesus I have Promised”                                     #402                          
                    
BENEDICTION
Go now in peace, knowing the miracles that God has produced in your life. Be assured that there are still more miracles to come. Bear witness to God’s love to all you meet. In the name of the Creator, the Holy One who resides with you always, go in peace. AMEN.

POSTLUDE

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