February 25, 2024
WORDS OF GREETING AND GATHERING
Roy Nelson
WELCOMING STATEMENT
RISE believes that God has open arms, and so should we. Our Creator wants us to love, accept and affirm every human being, including persons of every age, race, ethnic background, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or socioeconomic status, educational background, religion or creed, and physical or mental ability. We celebrate our diversity and recognize the sacred worth and dignity of all. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us as we seek to follow Jesus with mutual respect, understanding, and love.
*Read more about “Why Pronouns Matter” HERE.
OPENING MUSIC
Maggie McClary
“Praise God (Doxology)”
~Music: Louis Bourgeois, Text: Ruth Duck (v2) & Thomas Ken (v1&v3)
Praise God, the Source of life and birth
Praise God, the Word who came to Earth
Praise God, the Spirit, holy Flame
All glory, honor to God’s name
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise her all creatures here below
Praise her above, ye heavenly host
Praise Mother, Son and Holy Ghost
Praise God, the Source of life and birth
Praise God, the Word who came to Earth
Praise God, the Spirit, holy Flame
All glory, honor to God’s name
“10,000 REASONS”
~Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Oh my soul, Worship your holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name
The sun comes up, It’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Oh my soul, Worship your holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name
You’re rich in love and your slow to anger
Your name is great and your heart is kind
For all your goodness, I will keep on singing
ten-thousand reasons for my heart to find
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Oh my soul, Worship your holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still, my soul will sing your praise unending
Ten-thousand years and then forever more
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Oh my soul, Worship your holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name
Scripture Reading
Roy Nelson
Mark 8:31-38 (CEB)
31 Then Jesus began to teach his disciples: “The Human One must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and the legal experts, and be killed, and then, after three days, rise from the dead.” 32 He said this plainly. But Peter took hold of Jesus and, scolding him, began to correct him. 33 Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, then sternly corrected Peter: “Get behind me, Satan. You are not thinking God’s thoughts but human thoughts.”
34 After calling the crowd together with his disciples, Jesus said to them, “All who want to come after me must say no to themselves, take up their cross, and follow me. 35 All who want to save their lives will lose them. But all who lose their lives because of me and because of the good news will save them. 36 Why would people gain the whole world but lose their lives? 37 What will people give in exchange for their lives? 38 Whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this unfaithful and sinful generation, the Human One will be ashamed of that person when he comes in the Father’s glory with the holy angels.”
THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION
Reflection Panel Discussion: Daniel Green (moderator) with Pastor Amanda Miller Garber and Alexis Owens
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Lenten REFLECTIONS
Maggie McClary
PERSONAL SHARING, Prayer, and Ritual
COMMUNION
Pastor Amanda Miller Garber
Servers: Roy Nelson and
SONG
“We Shall Walk through the Valley”
~African American Spiritual
We shall walk through the valley of the shadow of death
We shall walk through the valley in peace
And if Jesus himself will me our leader
We shall walk through the valley in peace
There will be no sorrowing there
There will be no sorrowing there
And if Jesus himself will be our leader
We shall walk through the valley in peace
(Hums)
And if Jesus himself will be our leader
We shall walk through the valley in peace
OFFERING AND NOMOFOMO
Alexis Owens
One of our core values is, "God gives to us, so we give back." We're called to give as a joy-filled response to what we've been given. Your financial gifts make a tremendous difference in the lives of God's beloved in Harrisonburg and beyond. Whether it's helping to make sure children in our community have enough to eat, helping to respond to the mental health crisis in our community, or providing much needed backing for the operating costs of our spaces and staff — your gift is a part of God's dream and we are grateful for everyone who partners with us on this journey!
LENTEN STUDIES
Journey with Lindsay Cowett in discussing all things Lent!
Open Community Study
Tuesdays at 7 pm
Icehouse #203
February 20-March 26
College Student Study
Wednesdays at 7 pm
JMU ENGEO 1207
February 21-March 27
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BRUNCH CHURCH - NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 3!
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CLOSING SONG
“MULTIPLIED”
~NEEDTOBREATHE
Your love is like radiant diamonds
Burst inside us, we cannot contain
Your love will surely come find us
Like blazing wildfires, singing Your name
God of mercy, sweet love of mine
I have surrendered to Your design
May this offering stretch across the sky
These hallelujahs be multiplied
(Repeat 3x)
Parting Blessing
~Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT)
May the LORD bless you and protect you.
May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.