By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey Let us pray:Radiant God – may our lives reflect your light, and our hearts reflect your love. May we mirror your intentions and find that as we do, you are present in us and through us. Be present with us even now, as we worship. Amen
Offering Blessing 7/21 am
By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey Thank you, God, for this time and place on the mountain.May our offering given this morning show our gratitude for this special time spent withyou. And may it enable more youth to encounter you and grow their faith in the future.In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Litany 7/21 am
Matthew 5 By Walt Wiltschek 1: You have heard that it was said2: Heard what?1: It.2: Oh, it.1: You have heard it was said…3: Our ancestors were told…4: You’re familiar with the command…1: You have heard it was said…3: You shall not murder.4: You shall not commit adultery.3: You shall not swear falsely.2: That brings
Call to Worship 7/21 am
By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey Leader: Please join me in the responsive Call to Worship. God invites us to imitate Christ, to seek righteousness even when others don’t. People: We reflect the light of Christ. Leader: God invites us to imitate Christ, to love others even if they are our enemies People: We reflect the light of
Call to Worship / Opening Prayer / Scripture 7/20 pm
By Bekah Houff [Campfire setting] Gabe: I can’t believe we are almost half way through NYC. One: I know, it feels like we just got here. Two: It has been nice to take a break from the craziness of this world. One: Yeah, it’s really nuts out there. I love this NYC bubble. Gabe: You know, one of today’s scriptures is from the book of
Opening Prayer 7/20 am
By Connor Lad Holy God, Thank you for bringing us together today. Some of us arrive excited, some exhausted, some carrying questions or worries we can’t even put into words. But wherever we come from, you promise to be our refuge and strength, an ever-present help when life feels overwhelming. When the world shakes around us, help
Litany 7/20 am
By Connor Lad Leader 1: Some days are amazing. Some days are exhausting. Some days we feel unstoppable. Some days we wonder if anyone even notices us. People: Still, we rejoice, because God is good. Leader 2: The Psalmist tells us, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Not just when life is easy. Not just when we’re winning. Not just when everything
Offering Blessing 7/20 am
By Connor Lad Generous God, Everything we have comes from You, and today we return a small portion with grateful hearts. As we receive this offering for the Global Food Initiative, remind us that these gifts are more than dollars and coins. They are signs of Your love in action. Through them, hungry families will be fed,
Invitation to Give
By Connor Lad There are moments when it can feel like one person can’t make much of a difference. But Jesus has always worked through ordinary people who are willing to offer what they have. A few loaves and fish. A cup of cold water. A simple act of generosity. It only takes a spark. Today, we’re invited to be
Call to Worship 7/20 am
By Connor Lad Good morning!Before we sing, before we pray, before we hear God’s Word, I want you to think aboutsomething incredibly small:A spark.It doesn’t seem like much. You could easily miss it.But every campfire you’ve ever gathered around began with one.Every light that has pushed back the darkness started small.Sometimes the biggest things begin