June 14, 2026
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
A Service of Prayer, of Song, of Welcoming, and of Connecting in Worship
“Long dresses on women, long habits on monks, choir robes on the singers, and a Sunday robe on the minister, covers a multitude of shins!”
(Anonymous)
Lead Minister: The Rev. Jope Langejans
Music Director: Cody Obst
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Gerry Scharff
Honorary Associate Ministers: Rev. Clint Mooney & Rev. Kelley Warner
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders: Bob Gibbenus & Fiona Hayes
Chair of Council: Vacant
Reader: Don Branter
Guest Musician: Carrie Day
Gathering
(*Indicates that you may stand if you are able…)
PRELUDE
WELCOMING /ANNOUNCEMENTS /INTRODUCTIONS
OPENING INTROIT MV # 4 “All Who Are Thirsty”
LIGHTING of the CHRIST CANDLE
Rev. Jope: This Sunday morning, as in most of our Sunday worship services, we light a candle. The flame reminds us that the light of Christ is present with us and that with this light, we are encouraged to bring that light to others so that all will be in the large circle of love.
ACKNOWLEDGING OUR TERRITORY
Rev. Jope: We acknowledge the traditional territories and the value of the traditional and current oral practices of the Blackfoot Confederacy,
the Tsuut’ina and Stoney Nakoda Nations, the Metis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
OPENING GIFT OF MUSIC CARRIE DAY “It’ll Be Ok”
OPENING CALL TO WORSHIP (Coming Together)
Rev. Jope: Children of God, come and worship, for we are led by the Spirit of the Living God – the God which accepts us and invites us to gather as people of this community of faith, people who smile in these last few days of spring.
ALL: We come, as we are, ready to receive the Good News. Spirit of the Living God, come and visit us again in this time of worship and make us mindful of your presence.
Rev. Jope: The Spirit of God moves among us, binding us in a covenant with faithful people of every time and place. The Spirit stirs within us, moving us to proclaim the gospel to all people.
ALL: The Spirit moves through us, making us channels of God’s love. As we gather to worship, we open ourselves to the Spirit of the Living God made known to us in Jesus Christ.
Rev. Jope: As we worship this morning, let us be mindful that the breath of God is that which breathes us, and through this breath, we are connected.
ALL: So now, we are prepared to worship in the Spirit and through the Pentecostal fire which refines us and purifies us. God, hear our words as we pray---
OPENING PRAYER: (Unison)
ALL: O God of wonder, we place ourselves before you this day as your children. We come from many places and from different stages in our spiritual life. We approach you this morning as those seeking. Some approach with their searching for answers to life’s questions. May we find in this worship service, that, which our souls require. May we find through this community of faith, a home which nurtures us, a message which makes us stand up and notice, and a spirit that empowers and engages. Come into each heart, each prayer, each song, each life here today, so that we may live and love with purpose, with courage, and with enthusiasm, serving our world…Amen.
ASSURANCE of PARDON: (Rev. Jope)
As fire cleanses and brings new life where little seemed to live before, God gives new life to us all. The past is gone. The new day is here. Thanks be to God for this Good News and thanks be to God that our weaknesses, through our admissions, will be forgiven…Amen & Amen.
CHILDREN’S TIME
“This Little Light of Mine”
“It’s Me, O Lord, Standing in the Need of Prayer”
“Like a Rock” MV # 92
Engaging
(Reader: Don Branter)
FIRST SCRIPTURE PASSAGE
GENESIS 18:1-15 (12) Son promised to Abraham & Sarah
SECOND PASSAGE
ROMANS 5:1-8 (917) Justified by faith…
HYMN of ILLUMINATION MV # 84 “In You There is a Refuge”
GOSPEL PASSAGE
MATTHEW 9:35-38; 10:8-23 (790) Jesus and the disciples preach and heal….
MESSAGE “Looking Carefully, at Our Choices”
Responding
Rev. Jope: Let us embrace the promise of love through the gifts of our offering as we seek to further God’s work of acceptance, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. The offering will now be received…
SPCIAL MUSIC DURING THE OFFERING CARRIE DAY
“A Glimpse of Heaven”
“Every now and then, you will catch a glimpse of heaven.
Fill your heart with love for the precious life you’re living.”
OFFERING DEDICATION PRAYER (Rev. Jope)
Blessing
AFFIRMATION OF OUR FAITH (Unison)
We believe in God, who put music in the universe, so that the birds and the wind, the animals and insects, and the very stars in their courses are the makers of melody.
We believe in Christ, whose message of love and grace enables us to sing from the depths of our being, praising God for our redemption.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who touches the strings of our life the way a master musician touches the strings of a harp, causing us to produce beautiful resonance in the lives of others.
We believe in worship, not because it is reasonable or sensible but because we can’t help it:
Our heart sings in response to our faith!
SUNDAY’S REFLECTION of the HEART (Unison):
ALL: O Living God, Eternal Spirit…let your bright intoxicating energy which fired those first disciples fall on us to turn the world again….
Unless the eye catch fire…God will not be seen.
Unless the ear catch fire…God will not be heard.
Unless the tongue catch fire…God will not be named.
Unless the heart catch fire… God will not be loved.
Unless the mind catch fire…God will never be known.
Holy God of justice, Living Spirit of power, Christ our peace; may we burn, body and soul, with love for you, each other, and all creation, as we silently offer our prayers from our hearts:
(Silent prayers of this Community of Faith)
Leader: And at this time, we sing the words of:
THE LORD’S PRAYER VU # 959
CLOSING SPECIAL MUSIC CARRIE DAY
“What a Wonderful World”
*COMMISSIONING (unison)
ALL: God calls us to prepare God’s kingdom. We go with the knowledge of who God was, who God is, and who God will be, and what God asks of us as disciples of the Way of Jesus. May the grace and peace be with each of us, today and every day, as we serve Christ…Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN VU # 639
“One More Step Along the World I Go”
*BENEDICTION (Rev. Jope)
RECESSIONAL & POSTLUDE MUSIC
SCRIPTURE PASSAGES for SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
GENESIS 21:8-21
PSALM 86:1-10, 16-17
ROMANS 6:1b-11
MATTHEW 10:24-39