July 26, 2026
GATHERING MUSIC Hope Schmitz
WELCOME Levi Murray, MTh
CALL TO WORSHIP Melinda Kalainoff
ONE: There are so many ways to describe the kin-dom of God.
ALL: Mustard seed, leavened bread, a treasure buried in a field, and more!
ONE: Our metaphors impact how we understand God and the world God is building.
ALL: Are we building together a grand feast to which all are invited? Is it a garden in which the leaves of the trees are for the healing of the nations?
ONE: These are good questions, friends!
ALL: May we be mindful of the words and images that we use to think about God's kin-dom and who is included in it.
OPENING PRAYER Melinda Kalainoff
OPENING HYMN God, We Gather as Your People - by Dr. Amanda Udis-Kessler
PASSING THE PEACE Lorena Wilder
A TIME FOR ALL AGES Stephanie Font
READING Lorena Wilder
HYMN OF PREPARATION - There is Love All Around You - #78 - verses 1 & 4
INTERACTING WITH THE WORD Rev. Candace Woods
INTERLUDE A time of silent reflection
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Kat Snyder
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Creator who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kin-dom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil for thine is the kin-dom,
and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING Kat Snyder
(We invite you to place your gift in the offering plate or place your hand over the plate to bless the gifts)
If you are joining our service remotely, you can find ways to donate here.
OFFERING
DOXOLOGY #46
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done;
Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING Kat Snyder
PARTING SONG When Jesus Came Preaching the Way of Our God - #358
ANNOUNCEMENTS Cindy Halsey
Board Meeting after church
July 27 is Food Trucks Against Homelessness
August 9 is the next Sunday School
August 17 is Food Trucks Against Homelessness
BENEDICTION Levi Murray, MTh
POSTLUDE Hope Schmitz
*In an effort to remain true to our tradition as well as our commitment to inclusive language, the word “kin-dom” reflects the kind of society Jesus envisions—a shared community of equals who serve each other, united in a kin-group, not by blood but by a covenant with God and one another.
Welcome Guests and Visitors!
We invite you to wear a name tag and complete a visitor card; (both found in the Narthex) and drop it in the offering plate so we can send you weekly emails and call if desired. We invite everyone to join us for coffee, treats and fellowship before worship in the foyer.
References to God in traditional prayers, readings, and hymns in our worship may sometimes be gender specific. As we pray and sing together, you are invited to substitute terms that reflect your understanding of the full inclusiveness of the spirit of God.
We acknowledge that the land on which this church stands is the homeland and unceded territory of the Tséstho’e (Cheyenne). We acknowledge this indigenous community who stewarded this land throughout the generations and pay respect to their elders past and present.
Ministry Team: Board Members:
Rev. Candace Woods Sue Garrett, Secretary, Safety Team Chair
Levi Murray, M.Th. Cindy Halsey, Treasurer
Stephanie Font, Admin Shelley Levi, Greeter Team Chair
Hope Schmitz, Accompanist Sharon Radspinner, Worship Volunteer Chair
Lisa Snyder, Board Chair, Asst Treasurer
Steve Sorensen, IT
Lisa Humbarger, Contracts
Peter Lindquist, Building and Grounds
Team Leads
Worship & Ministry: Leslie Sheley
Finance: Cindy Halsey
Administration & Operation: Lisa Snyder
Pastor-Church Relations: Kat Snyder
Youth Education: Stephanie Font
Buildings & Grounds: Pete Lindquist
IT: Steve Sorenson
Safety: Sue Garrett
Community Outreach: Leslie Sheley
Continuing Education: Stephanie Font
Property Management: Cindy Halsey (temporary)
Policy & Procedures: Lisa Snyder
Social Media: Leslie Sheley