Welcome to Worship

We’re so glad you’re here! Our service will last about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Scroll down to find the Order of Worship and other resources to help you engage with the service. All lyrics and scripture readings will be displayed on the stage screen, so feel free to participate in a way that feels comfortable to you. We recommend you turn off or reduce your phone’s notifications during the service to help you minimize distractions. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we hope this service helps you to take your next steps in response to the unconditional love of God.

Order of Worship

Opening Song

"Be Thou My Vision"

Welcome

Whatever your faith journey looks like and whatever your background might be, know that you are welcome in this place. If you are new to Kindred, we are glad you’re here! Click the “I’m New” button to tell us how we can connect with you. If you have a special need for prayer, we’d love the chance to pray for you. You can confidentially submit your prayer by tapping the ‘Prayer’ button at the bottom of the page.

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Songs Of Praise

"All Creatures of Our God and King"

"Psalm 116"

New Testament Reading:
Acts 17:24-28

"Great are You Lord"

Elementary Bible Time Dismissal

At this time, we invite all elementary school-aged children to meet their leaders at the exit and proceed to the Media Center for Elementary Bible Time.

Scripture Reading

Psalm 139:13-18 (NRSVue)

Sermon

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Song of Reflection

"Build My Life"

Generosity Moment

Jesus calls his followers to live generously, using whatever we have to be a blessing to others. So we take a moment during worship to celebrate ways we see God working through acts of generosity that are making an impact here at Kindred and beyond.

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Communion

Why we do Communion:
Dinner parties and shared meals were central to Jesus’ ministry. In fact, Jesus instructed his followers to make a habit of hosting the kind of meals he had shared with them, promising that he would continue to be present with them as they did. So every time we share this family meal called “Communion,” we encounter Jesus together and are nourished by his love in a real, tangible way.
How we do Communion:
Following the tradition that originated with Jesus himself, we celebrate Communion by prayerfully remembering all that God has and continues to do for us. We then bless the bread that we’ll eat and the “wine” (we use non-alcoholic grape juice at Kindred) that we’ll drink. But before we finally eat and drink, we pray aloud the prayer Jesus taught his very first disciples, called the Lord’s Prayer (words below). Then we eat and drink, trusting (or at least trying to trust) that God is present and nourishing us physically and spiritually.
All are welcome:
Regardless of your age, denominational affiliation, spiritual (or not so spiritual) background, you are invited to share Communion with us. Taste and see that the Lord is good! (Psalm 34:8)

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, in heaven, Hallowed be your Name.
Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Communion Song

“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

Announcements

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Benediction

At the end of each worship service we’re given a blessing. We’re also reminded that as we go back into the world we’re called to reflect the love of God in all that we do.