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.
- As we continue to dream together, we invite you to stand and stretch your arms upward
- Now, we invite you to stretch your arms wide as a symbol of openness to the dreams God has for you and for us as a church
Call to Worship
Like clay on a wheel, God forms us.
We are created — and re-created,
as the Artist imagines & shapes us.
Our story is still being written
by the creative Author of Life.
May we learn to dream with God.
Amen.
Worship Songs
Here For You
Let our praise be Your welcome
Let our songs be a sign
We are here for You, we are here for You
Let Your breath come from heaven
Fill our hearts with Your life
We are here for You, we are here for You
To You our hearts are open
Nothing here is hidden
You are our one desire
You alone are holy
Only You are worthy
God, let Your fire fall down
Let our shout be Your anthem
Your renown fill the skies
We are here for You, we are here for You
Let Your Word move in power
Let what’s dead come to life
We are here for You, we are here for You
My Hallelujah
Open up the doors again
Let the King of glory in
His Kingdom will never end
Oh, I know that You are good
Break the darkness with the light
All the earth let praise arise
Every dead place come alive
Oh, I know that You are good
Oh, I know that You are good
You will have my hallelujah
You alone the highest name
All to You I surrender
Every breath I take
Make my life Your praise
Oh, Spirit of the Living God
Fire burning in my heart
I’m wide awake to who You are
Oh, I know that You are good
Oh, I know that You are good
You are my strength when I am weak
You are my sight when I can’t see
As praise goes up, I believe
The walls are coming down
Oh, when I was lost, You rescued me
When I was bound, You set me free
As praise goes up, I believe
The walls are coming down
Prayer of Confession
God of love,
Your compassion is so evident
in our lives and all around us.
When we close our hearts to those in need;
When choose comfort over generosity;
When we tear down instead of build up;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:
— Moment of silent prayer —
Renew us, O God, by Your Spirit
to bring justice and joy
into the world You love.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
One of the blessings from our retreat was the dedicated time and space to be with each other — worshiping, eating, playing, and praying, especially with people we might not always get to spend time with. Please form a triad with people who you might not know as well. Have one person pray out loud for each of the following: for your triad, for our church, and for the world.
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!
- Women’s Bible Study: This Friday, October 3rd via Zoom!
- Mira Mesa Street Fair: This Saturday, October 4th. If you can join us for part of the day, we’ll be there from 9:00 am (setup) until about 4:00 pm (tear down).
- Office Space: Please join us in prayer as we look to establish an ongoing presence in the Mira Mesa area — and keep an eye out!
- Community Connections: Let’s pray for and build up our connections with neighbors and our broader community! Please continue to lift up our 10:02 prayer daily until Advent, that God would give us love & courage to invite friends to be a part of what God is doing in and through Anchor & Hope!
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Blessing of the Children
Worship Song
Teach Us Your Ways
Teach us Your ways… teach us Your ways
As we learn from one another
Learn to love each other
Teach us Your ways
Teach us to give… teach us to give
Give ourselves for one another
Learn to love each other
Teach us to give
Teach us to weep… teach us to weep
Let us weep with one another
Learn to love each other
Teach us to weep
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Let us learn from one another
Learn to love each other
Teach us Your ways
Scripture Reading
Deuteronomy 10:16-21
16 Circumcise, then, the foreskin of your heart, and do not be stubborn any longer. 17 For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who is not partial and takes no bribe, 18 who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and who loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing. 19 You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. 20 You shall fear the Lord your God; him you shall serve; to him you shall hold fast; and by his name you shall swear. 21 He is your praise; he is your God who has done for you these great and awesome things that your own eyes have seen.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Dream of Belonging
Pastor Dan
Conversation Questions:
- How is immigration part of your life story?
- Has it changed over time?
Worship Song
Let Us Be Known
Let us be known by our love
In every word, in every deed
Honor the Son
Let our light shine in every eye
Let us be known by our love
For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our love
Let us be known by our joy
In every home, in every heart
Sing to the Lord
Let our lives show goodness and hope
Let us be known by our joy
For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our joy
Let us be known by our peace
In every town, in every tribe
Jesus is King
Let us go forth, heal and restore
Let us be known by our peace
For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our peace
For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our love
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