Prelude - “We’re Marching to Zion” (Young) - Jeff Perks Welcome - Rev. Dana Seiler *Call to Worship Rev. David Bonnema Leader: Jesus passes through our lives and our stories. People: We gather, hoping to catch a glimpse of grace. Leader: We come quietly, watching from a distance. People: We come curious, cautious, and hopeful. Leader: We come to meet Jesus, who sees us as we are. People: We come to worship our Lord and Savior. Hymn “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” #281 - 3 Verses Prayer of Confession: Gracious God, we confess that we often stay on the ground, afraid to stand out, afraid to be seen, afraid to change. We settle for watching from a distance instead of reaching out with our whole lives. We cling to what is familiar, our ways, our habits, our assumptions. Forgive us for the times we choose comfort over faith and convenience over transformation. Call us down from our hiding places and make room in our hearts for joy, generosity, and grace, in the name of Jesus. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Reflection Anthem - “Ride On King Jesus” (Delisle) - Unity Choir Sermon - “The Sycamore” - Rev. Dana Seiler Anthem - “On the Rock I Stand” (Kirkland) - Unity Choir Offering and Prayer Doxology Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Hymn - “Open My Eyes” - #324 - 3 Verses Benediction Postlude - “Allegro” (G.F. Handel) - Jeff Perks