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
“Joyful, Joyful”
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful joyful, Lord we adore You,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before You,
Op’ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Always giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Praising You eternally!
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Mortals, join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
God’s own love is reigning o’er us,
Joining people hand in hand.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life.
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful joyful, Lord we adore You,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before You,
Op’ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore You.
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
“Come to the Water”
Come, come to the water
All who are thirsty
Come and be filled
Come, come to the river
Brothers and sisters
Come and be healed
Come, come to the water
All who are thirsty
Come and be filled
Come, come to the river
Brothers and sisters
Come and be healed
Come and be healed
We believe in the kingdom come
We believe in the risen Son
You bring our hearts to life
Lord, we come with our hands up high
We believe You will satisfy
You bring our hearts to life
You bring our hearts to life
We are alive
We are alive
See people returning
The love of the Father
Drawing us in
See salvation coming
Jesus our Savior,
Light of the world
Light of the world
We believe in the kingdom come
We believe in the risen Son
You bring our hearts to life
Lord we come with our hands up high
We believe You will satisfy
You bring our hearts to life
You bring our hearts to life
We are alive
We are alive
Let revival come
Let the people sing
The glory of Your name
Let revival come
Let the people sing
The glory of Your name
Let revival come
Let the people sing
The glory of Your name
Let revival come
Let the people sing
The glory of Your name
We believe in the kingdom come
We believe in the risen Son
You bring our hearts to life
Lord we come with our hands up high
We believe You will satisfy
You bring our hearts to life
You bring our hearts to life
We believe in the kingdom come
We believe in the risen Son
You bring our hearts to life
Lord we come with our hands up high
We believe You will satisfy
You bring our hearts to life
You bring our hearts to life
We are alive
“Day by Day”
Server, you remind us of our Savior’s bowl and towel.
Teacher, you are raising up a child to be kind.
Lawyer, give us hope that justice one day will surround us
May God’s kingdom come
On earth His will be done,
Farmer, you are working for a table full of bounty
Painter, with each color you are teaching us to see
Nurse, yours are the healing hands that touch the poor and broken
May God’s kingdom come
On earth His will be done
Lord, be close to us
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, please put Your hand on us day by day
Carpenter, you frame a house for those who need protection
Laborer, you lift a heavy burden for the weak
Leaders, build a city that all children may rejoice in
May God’s kingdom come
On earth His will be done
Lord, be close to us
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, please put Your hand on us day by day
Lord, be close to us
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, please put Your hand on us day by day
Psalm 130:1-8 (CEB)
I cry out to you from the depths, Lord—
2 my Lord, listen to my voice!
Let your ears pay close attention to my request for mercy!
3 If you kept track of sins, Lord—
my Lord, who would stand a chance?
4 But forgiveness is with you—
that’s why you are honored.
5 I hope, Lord.
My whole being hopes,
and I wait for God’s promise.
6 My whole being waits for my Lord—
more than the night watch waits for morning;
yes, more than the night watch waits for morning!
7 Israel, wait for the Lord!
Because faithful love is with the Lord;
because great redemption is with our God!
8 He is the one who will redeem Israel
from all its sin.
“Goodness of God”
I love You, Lord
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
Cause all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
And in the darkest night You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a Father
I’ve known You as a Friend
And I have lived in the goodness of God, yeah
And all my life You have been faithful, ohh
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God, yeah
‘Cause Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now
I give You everything
‘Cause Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
Yes I will sing of the goodness of God
Scripture Reading
Luke 19:1-10 (CEB)
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through town. 2 A man there named Zacchaeus, a ruler among tax collectors, was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but, being a short man, he couldn’t because of the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree so he could see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. 5 When Jesus came to that spot, he looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down at once. I must stay in your home today.” 6 So Zacchaeus came down at once, happy to welcome Jesus.
7 Everyone who saw this grumbled, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”
8 Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my possessions to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone, I repay them four times as much.”
9 Jesus said to him, “Today, salvation has come to this household because he too is a son of Abraham. 10 The Human One came to seek and save the lost.”
Reader: This is the Word of God for us, the People of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Song of Reflection
“Everything”
Even the sparrow has a place to lay its head
So why would I let worry steal my breath
Even the roses, You have clothed in brilliant red
Still I’m the one You love more than this
You give me everything
You give me everything
You give me everything I need
Even the oceans push and pull at Your command
So You can still my heart with Your hand
You tell the seasons when it’s time for them to turn
So I will trust You even when it hurts
You give me everything
You give me everything
You give me everything I need
You give me everything
You give me everything
You give me everything I need
When I can’t see, You lead me
When I can’t hear, You show me
When I can’t stand, You carry me
When I’m lost, You will find me
When I’m weak, You are mighty
You are everything I need
You give me everything
You give me everything
You give me everything I need
You give me everything
You give me everything
You give me everything I need
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
“Have Thine Own Way (Still Waiting)”
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Thou art the potter,
I am the clay.
Mold me and make me
after thy will,
while I’m here waiting,
yielded and still.
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Search me and try me,
Savior today!
Wash me just now, Lord,
wash me just now,
as in thy presence
humbly I bow.
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Wounded and weary,
help me I pray!
Power, all power,
surely is thine!
Touch me and heal me,
Savior divine!
Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Hold o’er my being
absolute sway.
Fill with thy Spirit
till all shall see
Christ only, always,
living in me!
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Your way, Your will
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
Lord I’m here waiting yielded and still
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.
“Joyful Joyful” words and music by Edward Hodges, Henry Van Dyke, Ludwig van Beethoven
© Words and Music Public Domain
“Come to the Water” words and music by Brett Younker
© EMI Christian Music Publishing and Brett Younker Music
Used by permission. CCLI# 6364481
“Day by Day” words and music by Isaac Wardell, Lowana Wallace
© 2017 Porter’s Gate Publishing
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 7097859
“Goodness of God” words and music by Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, and Onyeka Onwenu
© 2018 Capitol CMG Paragon, SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia, Fellow Ships Music, So Essential Tunes, and Bethel Music Publishing
Used by Permission. CCLI License #7203939
“Everything” words and music by Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury
© 2018 CentricSongs
Used by Permission. CCLI License #7117197
“Have Thine Own Way Lord” words by Adelaide A. Pollard and music by George C. Stebbins
© Public Domain
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.