Welcome to Worship
We’re so glad you’re here! Our service will last about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Scroll down to find a clickable order of worship with song lyrics, prayers, and other resources to help you engage with the service. Feel free to participate as much or as little as you’d like. We recommend that 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.
Today’s Order of Worship
Opening Song
“Multiplied”
Your love is like radiant diamonds
Bursting 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 skies
These Hallelujahs be multiplied
Your love is like radiant diamonds
Bursting 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 skies
These Hallelujahs be multiplied
Your love is like radiant diamonds
Bursting 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 skies
These Hallelujahs be multiplied
God of mercy sweet love of mine
I have surrendered to Your design
May this offering stretch across the skies
These Hallelujahs be multiplied
These Hallelujahs be multiplied
Welcome
Whatever your faith journey looks like and whatever your background might be, know that you are welcome in this place. If you have a special need for prayer, we’d love the chance to pray for you. Just tap the ‘Prayer’ button below to submit your prayer request.
Songs of Praise
“Less Like Me”
Oh, I have days I lose the fight
Try my best but just don’t get it right
Where I talk a talk that I don’t walk
And miss the moments right before my eyes
Somebody with a hurt that I could’ve helped
Somebody with a hand that I could’ve held
When I just can’t see past myself
Lord, help me be
A little more like mercy, a little more like grace
A little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith
A little more like patience, a little more like peace
A little more like Jesus, a little less like me
Yeah, there’s no denying I have changed
‘Cause I’ve been saved from who I used to be
But even at my best, I must confess
I still need help to see the way You see
Somebody with a hurt that I could’ve helped
Somebody with a hand that I could’ve held
When I just can’t see past myself
Lord, help me be
A little more like mercy, a little more like grace
A little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith
A little more like patience, a little more like peace
A little more like Jesus, a little less like me
I wanna feed the beggar on the street
Learn to be Your hands and feet
Freely give what I receive
Lord, help me be
I wanna put You first above all else
Love my neighbor as myself
In the moments no one sees
Lord, help me be
A little more like mercy, a little more like grace
A little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith
A little more like patience, a little more like peace
A little more like Jesus, oh, a little less like me
A little more of living everything I preach
A little more like Jesus, a little less like me
A little less like me
Psalm 96:10-13 (CEB)
10 Tell the nations, “The Lord rules!
Yes, he set the world firmly in place;[a]
it won’t be shaken.
He will judge all people fairly.”
11 Let heaven celebrate! Let the earth rejoice!
Let the sea and everything in it roar!
12 Let the countryside and everything in it celebrate!
Then all the trees of the forest too
will shout out joyfully
13 before the Lord because he is coming!
He is coming to establish justice on the earth!
He will establish justice in the world rightly.
He will establish justice among all people fairly.
“Waymaker”
You are here, moving in our midst
I worship You
I worship You
You are here, working in this place
I worship You
I worship You
You are
Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness, my God
That is who You are
You are
Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness, my God
That is who You are
You are here, touching every heart
I worship You
I worship You
You are here, healing every heart
I worship You
I worship You
You are here, mending every heart
I worship You
I worship You
You are here, turning lives around
I worship You
I worship You
You are
Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness, my God
That is who You are
Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness, my God
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness, my God
That is who You are
Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness, my God
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
Scripture Reading
Matthew 5:13-16 (CEB)
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how will it become salty again? It’s good for nothing except to be thrown away and trampled under people’s feet. 14 You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand, and it shines on all who are in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven.
Reader: This is the Word of God for us, the People of God.
People: Thanks be to God
Song of Reflection
During this song you are invited to sing along or to spend this time in prayer for: yourself, your concerns, our church, Kindred’s ministry family that includes University and Amity United Methodist Churches, our local community, and/or our world. If you have a specific prayer concern(s) to share with our Care Team today, please tell us here so we can lift you up in our prayers this week.
“Be Still My Soul”
Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to your God to order and provide
In ev’ry change he faithful will remain
Be still, my soul; your best, your heav’nly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end
Be still, my soul; your God will undertake
To guide the future as he has the past
Your hope, your confidence, let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he lived below
Be still, my soul; the hour is hast’ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored
Be still my soul; when change and tears are past
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last
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.
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
“Thank You”
I can sing a billion songs
Dance till my feet are numb
Spin till I’m empty and poor
I Can’t praise You enough
I can shout till my voice gives way
Leap till I have no strength
Lose my breath trying to explain
I can’t praise You enough
And if time were to stall, I can never tell it all
Words are few, this will have to do
I just wanna thank You
I just wanna thank You
I just wanna thank You
Oh I’m grateful
You sang till I found my song
You danced till my heart woke up
Now I move to the rhythm of love
I can’t praise You enough
You wept my till I found my strength
You lost your breath dying to save me
I’ll never go back to that grave
I can’t praise You enough
And if time were to stall, I can never tell it all
Words are few, this will have to do
I just wanna thank You
I just wanna thank You
I just wanna thank You
Oh I’m grateful
I just wanna thank You
I just wanna thank You
I just wanna thank You
Oh I’m grateful
I’m standing in the promise
Surrounded by Your goodness
You have overwhelmed us
Hallelujah
I’m standing in the promise
Surrounded by Your goodness
You’re just getting started
Hallelujah
And if time were to stall, I can never tell it all
Words are few, this will have to do
I just wanna thank You
I just wanna thank You
I just wanna thank You
Oh I’m grateful
Closing Song
“This Little Light of Mine”
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Everywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Announcements
- Brewery Hangout + Ti Send Off: Join us this afternoon 3:30-5pm at Ponysaurus Brewing in Durham to enjoy time together and celebrate our Worship Leader, Ti Harmon Berinson, as she transitions off our staff into a new role. If you’re new to Kindred, this is a great chance to come get to know folks in our community!
- Blessing of the Pets: Join us Sunday, Oct 1 at 3pm at Piney Wood Dog Park for our annual celebration of the pets in our lives. We’ll have a very brief time of prayer and offer each pet a blessing in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi as we give thanks for our creaturely companions.
- Everything Else: Find more details and other updates for this week by clicking on the Newsletter button below
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.
“Less Like Me” words and music by Hank Bentley, Mia Fieldes, Zach Williams
© 2019 Capitol CMG Paragon
Used by Permission. CCLI License #7136017
“Waymaker” words and music by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
© 2016 Integrity Music Europe
Used by Permission. CCLI License #7115744
“Multiplied” words and music by Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart
© 2013 Bear Lee Breathing Music
Used by Permission. CCLI License #7029227
“Thank You” words and music by Chandler Moore, Dante Bowe, Steffany Gretzinger
© 2019 Bethel Worship Publishing
Used by Permission. CCLI License #7150174
“Be Still My Soul” words and music by Kathrina von Schlegel and Jean Sibelius
© Public Domain
“This Little Light of Mine” words and music by Harry Dixon Loes
© Public Domain