Today we will talk about feeling broken. Are you feeling broken right now? You are not alone. There’s a lot that is breaking many of us: -Family dynamics -Economic insecurity -Grief over a lost relationship -Political turmoil -Religious bigotry -Unemployment -Stagnant wages -Wars and rumors of war. If you are feeling broken, please remember this quote from @trentshelton:
Broken crayons.
Still color.
Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle - Melanie Horbert All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Isaiah 43:16-21, John 12:1-8 - Melanie Horbert & Jeff Pratt Call to Worship - Melanie & Jeff One: We gather together today as who we are, and we bring what we have. All: Let us encounter the new thing God is doing among us. One: We bring joy and sorrow, hope and despair, resources and needs, certainty and doubt. All: Let us engage the new thing God is doing among us. One: In this space, we meet the One who parts seas, creates paths, and changes circumstances. All: May we participate in the new thing God is doing among us. Amen. Children’s Moment - Pastor Adam Passing of the Peace Song: Now Is the Time Offering Prayers Sermon – Finding a New Way - Pastor Adam Communion Benediction May God bless you and keep you. May God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May God look upon you with kindness and bring you peace. This day and forever more. Amen -Numbers 6:24-26