The Problem of Suffering

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude -  Jean  Herrera

Lighting of the Peace Candle - April and Cliff

We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-22; Luke 18:1-8

Call to Action and Contemplation

April: We come for a time of wonder.
Cliff/All: We come to see something bigger than ourselves.
April: We come to see the God who inspires compassion and hospitality.
Cliff/All: We come to see the God who meets us in our hope and in our despair.

April: Like God met Naomi and the widow with compassion,
Cliff/All: Let us meet one another with compassion. Amen.

Passing of the Peace 

Song

Offering

Prayers

Sermon: The Problem of Suffering

Communion

Benediction
April: May God bless you and keep you.
Cliff: May God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you.
April: May God look upon you with kindness and give you peace,
Cliff: This day and forevermore. Amen

-Numbers 6:24-26