First Lutheran Church
July 7, 2024 9:00 a.m.
American Voices
Prelude “Morning Has Broken” Duet
Welcome
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness
Gathering Hymn “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” ELW #888
Greeting
Prayer of the Day
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Special Music “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory/Thanks be to Thee” Duet
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American Voices
Voices of Native Americans
Bible Reading: Psalm 8 (read responsively)
Words of Native Americans
Video: “Life Is A Walking”
Hymn “Many and Great, O God” ELW #837
Voices of Immigrants & Refugees
Bible Reading: Leviticus 19:33-34
Bible Reading: Matthew 2:13-15a
Bible Reading: Matthew 25:38, 40
Words of Immigrants & Refugees
Video: “Syrian Refugees”
Hymn “The Right Hand of God” ELW #889 (verses 1-4)
Voices of African Americans
Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2
Bible Reading: Galatians 3:26-28
Words of African Americans
Videos: “A More Perfect Union” & “Eyes on the Stars”
Hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ELW #841
Voices of Soldiers
Bible Reading: Psalm 144:1-2
Bible Reading: John 15:13
Words of Soldiers
Videos: “The Echoes of War” & “The Last Viewing”
Hymn “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” ELW #756
Voices of America
Video: “1776 Independence Day”
Hymn of the Day “This Is My Song” ELW #887
Responsive Prayer for Independence Day
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Sharing of the Peace
Moments for Mission
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Offering Time “God Bless Our Native Land” ELW #891
Offering Prayer
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Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
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Communion Invitation
Distribution of Communion
Hymn “God of Our Fathers”
Hymn “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” ELW #890
Post-Communion Blessing & Prayer
Sending Communion
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National Youth Gathering Send-off
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Benediction sung to the tune of “Abide with Me”
Mission Statement of First Lutheran Church
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Sending Song “Make A Difference”
Dismissal
Duet: Linda Delaney – Piano and Rebecca May – Organ.
Sending: FLC Contemporary / Praise Band
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