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Welcome to the live stream of worship from Church of the Holy Cross for Sunday, July 21, 2024. You will find the service outline below, and you may download and print the PDF to follow more easily.
Service of Worship July 21, 2024
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Eric S. Anderson, Pastor
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Please note that audio and video of this service are being live streamed on the Internet and will be recorded. The right rear section of the sanctuary will not be captured by any cameras. Please be aware that in other sections you may be visible at times.
Prelude: Theme and Two Variations Kayleen Yuda
Lighting of the Candles
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome Rev. Eric S. Anderson
* Call to Worship: (based on 2 Samuel 7:1-14) Jennifer Tanouye
Leader: When King David was settled in his house, he thought to house the Ark of God.
People: He told the prophet Nathan, “I am living in a house of cedar, but the Ark of God stays in a tent!”
Leader: God replied, “Have I ever asked one of the shepherds of Israel to make me a house of cedar?”
People: Instead, God promised to protect the house of David.
Leader: God promised health and growth and safety for the faithful people.
People: God promised to love them as a parent loves a child, and nurture them to their fullness.
All: Let us worship God!
* Hymn #43: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (v. 1-4)
* Invocation: (based on Psalm 23) Jennifer Tanouye
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Please be seated
WE SHARE THE WORD OF GOD
Anthem: The Seasons Op.37b No.7 July: Song of the Reapers Kanako Okita
Please be seated
Time with the Children
Baptisms of Sophia Frances Akiko Niino & Gianna Autumn Cornielle
Pastor: They were bringing children to Jesus that Jesus might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, Jesus was indignant, and said to them:
People: “Let the children come to me, do not hinder them, for to such belongs the realm of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the realm of God like a child shall not enter it.”
Pastor: And Jesus took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
Address
Questions of the Parents
Congregational Assent
Pastor: Jesus Christ calls us to make disciples of all nation and to offer them the gift of grace in baptism. Do you, who witness and celebrate this sacrament, promise your love, support, and care to the one about to be baptized, as he lives and grows in Christ?
People: We promise our love, support, and care.
Affirmation of Faith
Pastor: Do you believe in God?
People: I believe in God.
Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
People: I believe in Jesus Christ.
Pastor: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
People: I believe in the Holy Spirit.
Baptismal Prayer Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Baptism Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Prayer for the Baptized Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Jennifer Tanouye
“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,” declares the Lord. “I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the Lord.
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord,
“when I will raise up for Davida righteous Branch,
a King who will reign wisely
and do what is just and right in the land.
In his days Judah will be saved
and Israel will live in safety.
This is the name by which he will be called:
The Lord Our Righteous Savior.
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught.Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there. As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus. They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.
Sermon: Now This is a Shepherd Rev. Eric S. Anderson
WE RESPOND IN WORD AND DEED
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Please join me in the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen
* Hymn #252: Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us (v. 1 Eng, v. 1 Hwn, 2-3)
Please be seated
Call to Offering Jennifer Tanouye
What is a shepherd? One who comforts, one who cares. May we be good shepherds to our families, neighbors, and communities. With these gifts we offer our care to the flocks of God. Whether you share your gift here in the church today, through a gift online, or via an envelope in the mail, let the offering now be received.
Offertory: Rondeau Kayleen Yuda
* Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost – Amen
* Offertory Prayer Jennifer Tanouye
You have given us a Good Shepherd, O God. You have been the Good Shepherd to us. As we give you thanks for your care, may we extend it to others near and far by these gifts, offered to your grace. Amen.
* Hymn #503: O Savior, Let Me Walk with You (v. 1-4)
Please be seated
Announcements Rev. Eric A. Anderson
Benediction Rev. Eric A. Anderson
Postlude: Plein Jeu a la Couperin Kayleen Yuda
* Please stand if you are able.
Permissions
Theme and Two Variations
Johann Pachelbel, Robert Hilf
Tune: © 1977 Lorenz Publishing Company,
a division of The Lorenz Corporation
(Admin. by Music Services)
Streamed by permission ONELICENSE A-735890
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Text by Charles Wesley, 1747
Tune BEECHER by John Zundel, 1855
Public Domain
The Seasons Op.37b No.7 July: Song of the Reapers
Tchaikovsky
Public Domain
Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
Text attrib. to Dorothy A. Thrupp, first pub. 1836
Hawaiian trans. by Laiana
Tune BRADBURY by William B. Bradbury, 1859
Public Domain
Rondeau
Jacques Champion de Chambonnieres,
Stanley E. Saxton
Tune: © 1980 Lorenz Publishing Company,
a division of The Lorenz Corporation
(Admin. by Music Services)
Streamed by permission ONELICENSE A-735890
O Savior, Let Me Walk with You
Text by Washington Gladden, 1879
Public Domain
Tune MARYTON by H. Percy Smith, 1874
Public Domain
Plein Jeu a la Couperin
Gordon Young
Harold Flammer, Inc.
Hal Leonard Corporation
Streamed by permission ONELICENSE A-735890
Friendly Notice
Do you have a keiki entering the Third Grade and would you like the Church to present your keiki with a Bible? Please let the Church Office know by July 24, 2024. We would like to present the Bibles during service on August 11. Be sure to let us know what name you would like in the Bible–keiki’s full, formal name or a shortened name.
Pastor Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Moderator Stefan Tanouye
Lay Reader Jennifer Tanouye
Choir Accompanist Kanako Okita
Choir Director Doug Albertson
Organist Kayleen Yuda
Hand Bell Director Anna Kennedy
Chapel Decorations Jean & Woody Kita
Projected Imagery Sue Smith
Web Master Ruth Niino-DuPonte
Videographers Eric Tanouye, Eli Yamaki
Ruth Niino-DuPonte, Bob Smith
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