Community Congregational Church of Chula Vista UCC (276 F St)
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Welcome! This coming Sunday our worship will be lead by Erika, Esther, Lionel and Pastor Liz. Our scripture is Exodus 20:1-4,7-9 and 12-20. We will celebrate Holy Communion! Make sure to have juice and bread ready for you to partake in communion from your home.
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Welcome! This coming Sunday our worship will be lead by Jerry, David, Lionel and Pastor Liz. Our scripture is Exodus 7:1-17.
Please join us virtually for this prerecorded worship video which will go live Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.
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We’re continuing to safely film within the walls of our church!
Please join us virtually as Pastor Liz, Lionel, and Ruth lead us in worship. The prerecorded worship video will go live Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.
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We’re continuing to safely film within the walls of our church!
Please join us virtually as Pastor Liz, Lionel, and Ester lead us in worship. The prerecorded worship video will go live Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.
You’re welcome to follow along using this order of worship.
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Order of Worship for August 23, 2020
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
On-line Worship Service
Community Congregational Church, UCC
P.O. Box 5574 Chula Vista, CA 91912
www.chulavistachurch.com
Prelude Lionel Jasmin
Welcome, Announcements and Centering Prayer Pastor Liz
Call To Worship Ester Banayo
Leader: God calls us in the midst of our lives:
People: “Pause a while and know that I am God.”
Leader: Come behold the astounding things God has done in the world.
People: God is our shelter, our strength, ever ready to help in times of trouble.
Leader: People of God, hope in our God.
All: God is with us, now and forevermore! Amen!
Opening Prayer (In Unison)
Gracious God, we give you thanks for the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ. We thank you that you forgive us and give us power to begin anew. Therefore, we pray that you will come to us and touch those secret places in our lives that we most need to change. Tear down the barriers that keep us from loving others. Prune away the dead leaves of our lives: through your creative power, may new shoots come forth from the barren stem. Bring forth new life with us, through the grace of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Hymn of Praise “Lord I Want to Be a Christian” Red #421, (Vrs. 1,2, and 4)
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart:
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.
Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart;
Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart:
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Pastor Liz
Children’s Story Pastor Liz
Scripture Reading Romans 12: 9-21
9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. 18 If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Sermon “New Life in Christ” Pastor Liz
Special Music “Jesus is the Answer“ Lionel Jasmin
Offering
Prayer of Dedication Loving God, thank you for the opportunity to share in your creative and restorative work among people. Because you have blessed us, we have much to give. These offerings express our gratitude and our aspiration to be more fully your own loyal community. Bless them and use them according to your will. Amen.”
Closing Hymn “Take My Life, and Let it be Consecrated” (Red, #458, Vrs. 1,2,and 4)
Take My Life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love,
At the impulse of Thy love.
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee;
Take my voice and let me sing, always only, for my king,
Always only for my king.
Take my love, my God, I pour at Thy feet it’s treasure store;
Take myself and I will be ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only all for thee.
Benediction Pastor Liz
Postlude Lionel Jasmin
(The Call to Worship and the Invocation come from Flames of the Spirit by Ruth C. Duck. Pilgrim Press. New York., 1985.) All other liturgy written by Rev. Elizabeth Aguilar.)
Dear CCCV Friends in Christ,
Grace and peace to you on this day. You are welcome to join us for worship on Sunday at 9:30 AM as Pastor Liz live streams. Below are your worship materials and link to the video. Blessings!
Third Sunday of Pentecost
Order of Worship On-Line
Community Congregational Church of Chula Vista
United Church of Christ
P.O. Box 5574 Chula Vista, CA 91912
Call To Worship
Pastor: Incline your ear to us, O God.
People: Be gracious to us, O Lord.
Pastor: Gladden the souls of your servants.
People: You are a good and forgiving God.
Pastor: In our days of trouble, we call on you.
People: There is none like you, O Lord.
Pastor: You are great and you do wondrous things.
All: You alone are God.
Opening Prayer
Loving God who is our constant companion. Thank you for allowing us to worship you this morning. Thank you for uniting our voices and hearts across the miles, from our homes. We know you are Alpha and Omega, yet also our Savior and Redeemer. We worship you, O God, and call upon your Spirit to speak to us, fill us, and empower us to do your good work in the world. As we think of our fathers on this Father’s Day we ask your special blessings upon them. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Opening Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” (NCH; #436, Vrs 1, 2, and 5)
God of grace and God of glory, on you people pour your power; crown your ancient church’s story; bring its but to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.
From the evil’s that surround us and assail the Savior’s way, from the fears that long have bound us free our hearts for faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.
Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for your salvation be our glory ever more. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore.
Special Music by Niel and Nate Purificacion “Wind Beneath My Wings”
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Payer
Scripture Reading Psalm 103: 1-5, 11-3; Micah 6:6-8
Psalm 103:1-5, 11-13
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and do not forget all his benefits—
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the Pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good as long as you live
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far he removes our transgressions from us.
13 As a father has compassion for his children,
so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.
Micah 6:6-8
6 “With what shall I come before the Lord,
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?
7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
Sermon “…And what does the Lord require of you”
Closing Hymn- When Peace Like a River (NCH #438, Vrs.1,2, and4)
Verse 1
When peace, like a river, upholds me each day, when sorrows like sea billows role, what ever my lot, you have taught me to say, “it is well, it is well with my soul.”
Refrain
It is well with my soul, it is well. It is well, with my soul.
Verse 2
Though evil should tempt me, though trials should come, let this blessed assurance control, that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has payed life and blood for my soul:
Refrain
It is well with my soul, it is well. It is well, with my soul.
Verse 4
Oh God, speed the day that is filled with your light, when clouds are rolled back as a scroll; the trumpets shall sound and the Lord shall appear, “even so,” – it is well with my soul.
Refrain
It is well with my soul, it is well. It is well, with my soul.
Announcements
Benediction
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!