Centering Practice
We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself:
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Imagine a place where you’re planting seeds with Jesus — sights, smells, sounds
- After the time for growing has passed (3 deep breaths), what kind of fruit will come from the harvest?
Call to Worship
We gather today in faith, called as the people of God.
We trust in the Holy Spirit,
the One who enables us to take holy risks.
We believe a life of faith is open to God
and to our neighbors around us.
Our hearts are open this day.
Amen.
Worship Songs
Not Be Shaken
I will declare my choice to the nations
Shout for joy in the congregation
I will worship God… all my days
Those who love the Lord are satisfied
Those who trust in Him are justified
I will serve my God… all my days
When the nations crumble
The Word of the Lord will stand
Kings may rise and fall
His love will endure
Though the strong may stumble
Oh, the joy of the Lord is strength
To my soul
I will not be shaken…
I will not be moved
I will not be shaken
Prayer of Confession
God of all creation,
You fill the world around us with wonder,
overflowing with Your creativity and joy.
Help us to care for and engage Your world,
including our neighbors near and far,
with faith, hope, and love.
Hear us, O God, we pray:
— Moment of silent prayer —
Author of Faith,
in and through the our lives,
write a Story of goodness,
so that all may know they are loved.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.
For Mira Mesa, San Diego, and every community
in which we live, work, study, and play…
For the end of racism, hatred, violence,
and discrimination in our world…
For the Church to become a living sign
of the Beloved Community You desire…
For our mission partners & collaborators around the world…
For our Anchor & Hope community to grow in and share our faith…
Amen.
Offering Prayer
Announcements
- Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
- Reset Sunday: Next Sunday (9/29), we will not gather at Sandburg for worship — instead, we encourage you to experience God in rest and worship out in the world!
- Pickleball: We’re hoping to get a group together to play some pickleball this Saturday, 9/28 — all skill levels welcomed!
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
The Fruit of the Spirit
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Scripture Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:19-21
19 Do not try to stop the work of the Holy Spirit. 20 Do not laugh at those who speak for God. 21 Test everything and hold fast to what is good.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Faith Conversations
Together
Worship Song
Build My Life
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of every praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
Jesus, the Name above every other name
Jesus, the only One that could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh we live for You
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up our eyes in wonder
Show us who You are
and fill us with Your heart and lead us
In Your love to those around us
We will build our lives upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
We will put our trust in You alone
and we will not be shaken
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