Online Worship - June 14, 2020

10 a.m. Worship - Second Sunday after Pentecost; Juneteenth Celebration

Preacher: Michael Martin

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

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Order of Worship:

The Community Gathers

Prelude: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Chris Poston

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Kristin Stoneking

Opening Hymn: "O, Freedom" TFWS #2194 - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Albert Sammons, Jr.

Invocation - "What Happens to a Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes - Barbara Stone

To Hear the Word

Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37 - Ramona Coates

Children’s Time - Susan Jardin

"It's God's Dream" By Desmond Tutu, read by Godly Play participant Leif

Anthem: "Sitting in Limbo" by Jimmy Cliff - Judy Kriege & Dianne Rush Woods

Message - Michael Martin

To Respond and Renew Commitment

Hymn: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" UM Hymnal #474 - Michael Martin

Prayers of the People

Special Music: "Lament: My Heart is Breaking” text by Mark Miller and Adam M. L. Tice, music by Mark Miller - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Anjuli Arreola-Burl

The Prayer Jesus Taught (The Lord's Prayer) - Mary Norwood

Offering Our Tithes and Gifts - Willa Seldon

Offertory Music: "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke - Judy Kriege & Dianne Rush Woods

To Disperse in Love and Compassion

Prayer of Dedication - Willa Seldon

Closing Hymn: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" UM Hymnal #519 - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Chris Poston

Benediction - Rev. Brian Adkins

Postlude: We Shall Overcome - Rev. Jerry Asheim

Live Broadcast:

Virtual Coffee Hour

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Special thanks to: 

Preacher: Michael Martin

Contributors: Ramona Coates, Mary Norwood, Willa Seldon, Barbara Stone, Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Brian Adkins

Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Michael Martin, Chris Poston, Albert Sammons, Jr.

Video producer: Tai Jokela

Podcast producer: Ethan Lindsey

Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt

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1953 Hopkins St., Berkeley, CA 94707

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