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Seasonal Reflection Rev. Terri Hord Owens
General Minister & President, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
“In fact, the human condition guarantees that we will have conflict,
not least because we desire to identify with those who are most like us,
and join ourselves with them, making our similarity the basis for allegiance.
If we abide in Jesus, however, we are rooting ourselves in something
more powerful than these instincts.” –Rev. Terri Hord Owens
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Welcome to Worship on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
During this time of worship you may wish to have a candle to light and to have bread and a beverage for communion — whatever you have available will be sufficient.
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Gathering Song For Everyone Born The Beyond the Walls Choir
“And God will delight
when we are creators of justice,
and joy, compassion and peace:
yes, God will delight
when we are creators of justice,
justice, and joy.“
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Acknowledgement of Land
(An act towards reconciliation)
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GATHERING & EXPLORING
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Set apart your worship space by lighting a candle along with the video clip. The light of the candle symbolizes the presence of the Holy wherever we are.
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Welcome · Community Candle · Ministry Covenant · Scripture · Moment of Wonder · Sermon
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AFFIRMING
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Song for Reflection & Offering You Raise Me Up by Rolf Lovland Josh Groban
“When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until You come and sit awhile with me.”
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Offering
There are a number of ways to contribute financially when we are unable to attend worship in person: 
• Make a one-time donation or manage ongoing, automatic giving on our secure website page: https://fccpuyallup.com/donate
• Use our mobile app to set up one-time or ongoing giving from your phone. Download the GivePlus app from the App Store or Google Play to your smartphone and then search for “First Christian Church” using our zip code, 98371.
• Send checks by mail to: First Christian Church 623 9th Ave. SW P.O. Box 516 Puyallup, WA 98371
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CELEBRATING & BLESSING
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During this video clip you are invited to share the elements of communion which you have set aside for this worship time. Bread, crackers, juice, wine, or water–all are signs of Christ’s abiding presence with us.
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Prayers of the People · Communion · Benediction
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Closing Song The Blessing South Africa
“May his favor be upon you
and a thousand generations
and your family and their children
and their children
and their children”
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Preacher: Pastor Ray Smith; Elder: Robin Crabb; Scripture: Mike Herbert; Moment of Wonder: Gretchen Mertes; Prayers of the People: Karrin Lewis
