July 28 — God’s Abundant Presence

Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ! We are glad to have you worshipping with us today.

WELCOME

PRELUDE — Prelude and Fugue — Handel

*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!
All: O sing a new song; for God has done marvelous things!
One: Sing God’s praises! Rejoice!
All: We rejoice in this hope: Christ is our Guide and our Savior!
One: Let’s praise God with our words, our actions, our whole lives.
All: Let’s start right now, by singing together!

*HYMN — He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands — #43

1 He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

2 He’s got the wind and the rain in his hands.
(Sing three times)
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

3 He’s got the little tiny baby in his hands
(Sing three times)
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

4 He’s got you and me, brother, in his hands
(Sing three times)
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

5 He’s got you and me, sister, in his hands
(Sing three times)
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

6 He’s got everybody here in his hands
(Sing three times)
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION
God, you are the Creator of the whole universe. We marvel over how deeply you care for all that you create. Each and every creature is precious to you. How we treasure all that you teach us! Thanks to your life, Christ Jesus; we see that true life is joyously giving away your love. May we respond by following in your footsteps. This we humbly pray in your name, Jesus. Amen.

*PRAISE RESPONSE — Great Is the Lord — #7

Great is the Lord, He is holy and just;
By His power we trust In His love.
Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true;
By His mercy He proves He is love.

Great is the Lord And worthy of glory!
Great is the Lord And worthy of praise.
Great is the Lord;
Now lift up your voice, Now lift up your voice:
Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord!

Great is the Lord, He is holy and just;
By His power we trust In His love.
Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true;
By His mercy He proves He is love.

Great are you Lord And worthy of glory!
Great are you Lord, And worthy of praise.
Great are you Lord:
I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice:
Great are you Lord! Great are you Lord!

GOD’S WORD — Psalm 145:10-18

SPECIAL MUSIC — Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho — Hayes

GOD’S WORD — John 6:1-21

SERMON — Pastor Dan

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER — Pastor Dan

*HYMN — Sing Praise and Hallelujah! — worship booklet, p. 77

Sing praise and hallelujah! To God who reigns supreme.
Creator of this planet And all we see or dream.
Today we raise our voices In thanks for days and years.
God’s love and truth have led us Through all our joys and tears.

Sing praise and Hallelujah! For present friends and past,
For children’s voices singing, For faith and hope that lasts,
For sacraments and sermons Through which we’ve known God’s Word,
For kindly thoughts and actions We, here, have seen and heard.

Sing praise and hallelujah! Long may our witness thrive,
For God still calls to service And keeps our faith alive.
The future lies before us With mission to increase.
All ages join the chorus Proclaiming joy and peace.

*BENEDICTION — Pastor Dan

*POSTLUDE — Rejoice in the Lord! —Wolford