9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Song - “My Lighthouse” - Karla Causey & Makenzie Payne Time of Greeting Sacrament of Baptism for Cecilia Lennon Towson, Milo Robert Towson,Koda L Towson, Elias Gabriel Towson; Children of Daris & Rebecca Towson Presentation of Bibles to 3rd Graders Children’s Time and Blessing of the Backpacks Vision for our Children & Youth Song - “Build My Life” Sermon - “Encourage One Another” - Rev. David Bonnema Encourage: to give someone , courage, or confidence Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. —Hebrews 10:24-25 What might cause a church member to “give up meeting” today? Paraclete παρακαλέω Clete = to call Para = with or I will ask the Father, and he will give you to help you and be with you forever. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads us into all truth. —John 14:16-17a How does a redwood tree stand so tall with such shallow roots? God designed us so that our lives would become intertwined—encouraging one another and strengthening one another when the winds begin to blow. Song - “Sanctuary of Glory” Offering and Prayer - Pam Conrad Song - “The Blessing” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - “Sanctuary of Glory” - Jeff Perks Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Pam Conrad Leader: We come from different places, carrying many stories. People: We arrive burdened, but also joyful and grateful. Leader: We are not called to walk this journey alone. People: God welcomes each of us with grace and love. Leader: Christ gathers us into a community where hope is shared, People: Encouragement is freely given. Leader: Let us lift one another up with words of kindness. People: Come, let us worship the God who gives us strength. Hymn - “Be Thou My Vision” - #339 - 3 Verses Prayer of Confession Merciful God, You have commanded us to love one another as Christ has loved us, yet we confess that our love often falls short. We are quicker to judge than to understand. We hold on to hurt instead of extending forgiveness. We love those who are easy to love while avoiding those who challenge us. Forgive us for the ways we fail to reflect Your love. Fill us with Your Spirit so we may become people whose words heal, whose actions bless, and whose lives point others toward Christ. In His holy name we pray. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Blessing of the Backpacks Vision for our Children & Youth Song - “Here I Am/Jesus I Love Thee” (Hughes/Berry) - Unity Choir Sermon - “Encourage One Another” - Rev. David Bonnema Encourage: to give someone , courage, or confidence Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. —Hebrews 10:24-25 What might cause a church member to “give up meeting” today? Paraclete παρακαλέω Clete = to call Para = with or I will ask the Father, and he will give you to help you and be with you forever. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads us into all truth. —John 14:16-17a How does a redwood tree stand so tall with such shallow roots? God designed us so that our lives would become intertwined—encouraging one another and strengthening one another when the winds begin to blow. Song - “The Gift of Love” (Hopson) - Unity Choir Offering and the Lord’s Prayer Doxology Affirmation of Faith From Unity’s CPJ Team: We believe that we are followers of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and entrusted by God, our Creator, to seek justice, speak up for the widow, the orphan, the immigrant, and the poor. We believe that we are guided by Jesus to love our neighbor as ourselves, to feed the hungry, refresh the thirsty, clothe the naked, tend the sick, and visit the imprisoned. As followers of God, we celebrate the diversity of God’s people and seek to build bridges of understanding and equality, trusting that God is still renewing the world through acts of mercy, courage, and love. Hymn - “They’ll Know We are Christians” - #2223 - 3 Verses Benediction Postlude