By Bekah Houff One: [speaking as if about to go into a long explanation] Pastor Brandon said, “A prism doesn’t create light. It lets light pass through it. And suddenly, color appears everywhere.” This morning… Two: [interrupting] You know, stick with me for a minute… This prism is like you and me, and all the people here at NYC. Like
Matthew
Responsive Sending/Blessing
By Bekah Houff One: NYC 2026, as you leave this mountain… ALL: I am light! Two: When you return to your homes… ALL: I am light! One: When you return to your churches… ALL: I am light! Two: When you walk into your schools… ALL: I am light! One: When you are with your friends… ALL: I am light! Two: When you meet strangers… ALL: I am light!
Scripture Reading 7/22 am
By Shawn Flory Replogle Matthew 10:5-8 One: 5These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: ALL: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7As you go, proclaim this message: One: ’The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ ALL: 8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who
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
Sending 7/18
By Cindy Laprade Lattimer All y’all together are the light of the world. Already. All of you. Every single one. Right now. Let’s shine together this week, NYC!
Scripture Reading 7/18
English Matthew 5:14-16 (NRSVue) 14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way,
Responsive Prayer 7/18
By Bekah Houff One: God who brings us together. See our lights in this space. ALL: We bring the light in our hearts and a physical light representing ourselves and our communities. One: We come together as lights of different brightness from different places, shining together for one week. ALL: We commit to shining our lights together for the brightness of your kingdom here
Opening Prayer 7/18
By Bekah Houff Will you pray with me: God of light, We give thanks for this unique opportunity to gather together as people of God. Guide our week and our worship together this evening. May our lights grow in our times of worship and learning during NYC. And may we continue to shine bright and
Call to Worship 7/18
By Bekah Houff One: We come from many places and people. Two: Bringing our light to this place in the Rocky Mountains. One: (show picture 1) Long before Rocky Mountain National Park became a popular destination for hiking, camping, and exploring nature, this land belonged to Indigenous tribes who called the mountains and valleys their home. Places like Estes