+ RECESSIONAL HYMN How Firm a Foundation Red #287

+ BENEDICTION John Ross Leader: For what does the Lord require of us?

All: To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. (Micah 6:8)

POSTLUDE Toccata in Seven John Rutter Kraig Windschitl, Organ

The Worship of GodWayzata Community ChurchJune 17, 2018 • 10:45 a.m. • Sanctuary

Welcome to Wayzata Community Church where lots of different people come together for the shared purpose of worshiping God and encouraging each other through the inclusive love of Jesus. Whether you are our guest, looking for a church home, or already a member, we want you to feel welcomed by our congregation and inspired and uplifted by our worship service.

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You are invited to be seated to receive the Postlude as a parting gift.

Or, you may quietly proceed to Founders Hall for fellowship and coffee.

And, if you have joys or concerns to share with us,one of our clergy leaders will be near the Prayer Room

at the back of the Sanctuary.

...Our Worship has ended, now our Service begins...

vThe Chancel Flowers are given by

Pat Doan in loving memory of Bob on our wedding anniversary.

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WORSHIP LEADERS Preacher Rev. Dr. John F. Ross Liturgists Rev. Rustin Comer, Rev. Lindy Purdy Music Chancel Choir Adam Reinwald, Director Kraig Windschitl, Principal Organist Deacon Reid Shaw Chancel Guild Shirley Hogan Head Usher Peggy Douglas, Jake Beard Usher Team The Russel Carlson Team

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OUR VISIONInspire the world with the inclusive love of Jesus.

OUR MISSIONTo be a caring community drawn together by God’s grace and called to personally live out Christ’s love.

To actively extend a welcome invitation to all people, embracing each other with uncompromising compassion.

To boldly challenge our own complacency through courageous conversation and transformational worship.

To relentlessly share our extraordinary gifts through life-changing mission and service-near and far.

Artwork: Ten Commandments, Thomas Ingmire, Copyright 2002, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, USA.

Used by permission. All rights reserved.

THE SENDING FORTHWe are blessed and we are sent out in ministry.

It has been said that as our worship ends, our service begins. Having been challenged and nourished, we now go in

peace to love and serve God in the world God loves.

DR. TAMIM SAIDI, PHARMD.Wednesday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel (following Music+Message)Dr. Saidi will speak on Islam Today. Recently, Tamim was selected as one of 24 Bush Fellows for 2018, out of 751 highly qualified candidates from MN, ND, SD & 23 Native Nations, as “exceptional leaders who have made the most of the opportunities in their lives.” He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from U of MN and currently works as a Consultant Pharmacist.

Music+Message on the Lawn features music guests CHARLES LAZARUS AND POWER TAP this Wednesday, June 20! Join us for food, fellowship, music and message, and a Classic Car Show in the parking lot. The Sizzlin’ Wagon Food Truck will be serving Beef Brisket and BBQ Chicken sandwiches, Pulled Pork and Burgers. At 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel, hear Interfaith Speaker Dr. Tamim Saidi, PharmD., who will speak on Islam Today. All are welcome… bring your dogs!

JUNE 27: Sound of Blackness! We’ll celebrate our Parables Ministry and decorate the sidewalks with our original chalk art!

JULY 11: Music by Ipso Facto, and a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your beloved creatures!

JULY 18: Jack Brass Band and Kids Night! Games on the lawn especially for kids.

JULY 25: Music by Billy McLaughlin and the Band as we celebrate New Members and Mission Night. We will welcome our newest mem-bers and make sandwiches for those who need to be fed through the

5:30 p.m.Gathering+Food 6:30 p.m. Music+Message 7:30 p.m. Fellowship+Learning

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER Lindy Purdy Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is inheaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not intotemptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

ANTHEM Chancel Choir Sopranos & Altos Da Pacem Domine (Grant Us Peace, O Lord) Charles Gounod (1818-1893)

SCRIPTURE Luke 10:25-37 Mary Ann Mead Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Thanks be to God!

SERMON COMMON GROUND: Islam John Ross

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Chancel Choir Sopranos & Altos Lift Thine Eyes Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

+ DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host;Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.

+ PRESENTATION & DEDICATION OF GIFTS Rustin Comer Leader: Please remain standing and join voices for the dedication of gifts and closing hymn.

All: O God, we dedicate these offerings to your work. Through these gifts, may we be open to your Spirit moving through us, to serve in ways we may not have planned, to celebrate joys we did not anticipate, and to aid with needs we could not foresee. Amen.

+ UNISON PRAYER Rustin Comer Leader: With sincerity of heart and full assurance of faith, let us pray together

All: God of all people, bless those who bring hope where there is despair, love where there is hatred, peace where there is war, and comfort where there is sadness. For whether they be Christian, Muslim, Jew, or no faith, all love has its source in You, and every act of selfless giving makes Your joy complete. Amen.

+ GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the HolyGhost. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

+ PASSING OF THE PEACE Rustin Comer

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM ClergyPARENT & SPONSOR COVENANT CONGREGATIONAL COVENANT

We, as fellow Christians, join with you in the covenant you make this day. We recognize our unity as children of God, and acknowledge our important relationship with each member of the church. We promise to watch over each newly baptized member for good and to support efforts to teach and guide each one on the Christian journey. We pledge to you and to all members of this congregation, our care, our counsel, our affection, and our prayers.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Ellie Christine Madgett August Dean Schumann BAPTISM BLESSING

CALL TO OUR CHILDREN Jodie Nyberg

HYMN OF DEVOTION Blest Be the Tie That Binds, vs. 1+3 Blue #272 Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

When we are called to part it gives us inward pain,But we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again.

THE GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLEThe whole assembly proclaims the Word by gathering for

worship. Our gathering witnesses to neighbors, friends, and family that we live by rooted and radical allegiance

to the One who created, redeemed, and sustains us.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGAll things come from God. With praise and thanksgiving

we return to God that which has been shared. The entirety of worship, draws us into communion with Jesus.

We give thanks for this time of unity.

THE WORD FOR THE DAYThe Word is always “Good News.” Jesus encounters us,

and is truly present, in the proclamation of the Word. Through spoken word and by participating in the liturgy,

our congregation proclaims the Word of God.

ORDER OF WORSHIP

+ Indicates an invitation to rise in body or in spirit.

PRELUDE Fantasia on Come, Thou Almighty King Dan Miller Kraig Windschitl, Organ

COMMUNITY MOMENTS John Ross

+ CHIMING OF THE HOUR

+ CALL TO WORSHIP John RossLeader: God calls us to love in triplicate, All: Love God, love neighbor, love self.Leader: Let us respond to this call. All: With all our heart, mind, soul and strength. Amen.

+ PROCESSIONAL HYMN Come, Thou Almighty King Blue #246

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