DisciplesNet Worship #647: Proper 22 (Smith 10.2.2022) World Communion Sunday
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Communion, the Table, the Eucharist, the Great Thanksgiving are all names for that central practice of Christians to gather at the table, sharing the symbols of Christ giving himself for us. At its core, that celebration is also a celebration that all of us, wherever we are in time and space, are made one through Christ. Pastor Russ speaks to us from Ephesians 4:1-7 and helps us appreciate what that essential unity can mean.
This worship service is 28 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
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We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.
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Welcome - background "One Bread, One Body" - Bev Heid
- Hymn "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
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Pastors Prayer with the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Bob
- "We Gather Together" - DisciplesNet singers
- Ephesians 4:1-7 read by Pastor Deb
- Hymn "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - DisciplesNet singers
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Message: "Table Talk" - Pastor Russ
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"Come to the Table of the Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
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Communion: Pastor Ilumbe
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"One Bread, One Body" - DisciplesNet singers
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Sending Out - Pastor Russ
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Credits - background "One Bread, One Body" - Bev Heid
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God bless you and thank you for joining us!