“This Little Light of Mine”—arr. Martha Lynn Thompson

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Blessed be the holy Trinity, † one God, whose voice is upon the waters, whose mercy is poured out upon all people, whose goodness cascades over all creation.

Amen.*

Let us confess our sin trusting in the abundant grace of God.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Holy God,

you search us and know us.

You are acquainted with all our ways.

We confess that our hearts are burdened by sin—

our own sins and the broken systems that bind us.

We turn inward, failing to follow your outward way of love.

We distrust those who are not like us.

We exploit the earth and its resources

and fail to consider generations to come.

Forgive us, gracious God,

for all we have done and left undone.

Even before the words are on our tongues,

you know them;

receive them in your divine mercy. Amen.

How vast is God’s grace!

Through the power and promise of † Christ Jesus, our sins are washed away and we are claimed as God’s own beloved. In the wake of God’s forgiveness, we are called to be the beloved community of justice and peace. Amen.

“Here I Am, Lord” ELW #574

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Holy One, you have called each of us by name as your beloved. May we hear your voice and

follow Christ, so that our lives are transformed by your Spirit and renewed with vitality to shine

the light of your love in the world. Amen.

“Psalm 139: Wonderfully Made”—Danielle Rose

“Christ Be Our Light” ELW #715

John 1:43-51 The holy gospel according to John.

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip

was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have

found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from

Nazareth.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come

and see.” When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in

whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I

saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God!

You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the

fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see

heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

The gospel of the Lord.

“Will You Come and Follow Me?”

“Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons)” ELW #798

ELW p. 105

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at

the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of

sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Guided by Christ made known to the nations, let us offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all

people in need.

See page 9 for a list of prayer concerns.

Merciful God, hear the prayers of your people, spoken or silent, for the sake of the one who dwells

among us, your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior.

Amen.

“Lead Me to the Cross”—Hillsong

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Let us pray.

O God,

receive these gifts as you receive us:

like a mother receives her child, with arms open wide.

Nourish us anew in your tender care,

and empower us in faithful service

to tend to others with this same love,

through Jesus Christ, our saving grace.

Amen.

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

forever and ever. Amen.

“The King of Love, My Shepherd Is”—Kevin McChesney

Let us pray.

Christ Jesus, we have feasted at your table

and are strengthened for our journey.

Send us forth from this banquet

nourished in body and in spirit

to proclaim your good news

and serve others in your name.

Amen.

God the creator strengthen you;

Jesus the beloved fill you;

and the Holy Spirit the comforter † keep you in peace.

Amen.

“I Will Follow”—Chris Tomlin

All Your ways are good

All Your ways are sure

I will trust in You alone

Higher than my side

High above my life

I will trust in You alone

Where You go, I'll go

Where You stay, I'll stay

When You move, I'll move

I will follow You

Who You love, I'll love

How You serve I'll serve

If this life I lose, I will follow You

I will follow You

Light unto the world

Light unto my life

I will live for You alone

You're the one I seek

Knowing I will find

All I need in You alone, in You alone

In You there's life everlasting

In You there's freedom for my soul

In You there's joy, unending joy

And I will follow

Go in peace. Be the light of Christ.

Thanks be to God.

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