Who Is Your Neighbor?

July 10, 2022
General
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Service of Worship

Pastorale
Arr. Dale Wood

Come, neighbors and strangers,
prophets and seekers of justice,
those who need a helping hand,
and those who have something to offer.
Whether your faith is weak or strong,
come: let us be neighbors in this place,
and let us worship God together.

Opening Hymn — #548 “In Christ There Is No East or West”

1. In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no south or north;
but one great fellowship of love
throughout the whole wide earth.

2. In Christ shall true hearts everywhere
their high communion find;
his service is the golden cord
close binding humankind.

3. In Christ is neither Jew nor Greek,
and neither slave nor free;
both male and female heirs are made,
and all are kin to me.

4. In Christ now meet both east and west,
in him meet south and north;
all Christly souls are one in him
throughout the whole wide earth.

In Christ There Is No East Or West (McKee)
Harry Thacker Burleigh | John Oxenham | Laurence Hull Stookey
Words: Public Domain; v. 3 © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
Music: Public Domain
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051

Joys and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy 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 thine is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.

Hymn of Celebration — #432 “Jesu, Jesu” (v. 1, 2, 4)

Refrain
Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors we have
from you.

1. Kneels at the feet of his friends,
silently washes their feet,
Master who acts as a slave
to them

Refrain

2. Neighbors are rich and poor;
neighbors are black and white,
neighbors are near
and far away.

Refrain

4. Loving puts us on our knees,
serving as though we are slaves,
this is the way we should live
with you.

Refrain

Jesu, Jesu
Charles H. Webb | Tom Colvin
© 1969, 1989 Hope Publishing Company
CCLI License # 656051

Gospel Reading — Luke 10:25-37 (NRSV)

25 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus.a “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27 He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” 28 And he said to him, “You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.”

29 But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii,a gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ 36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

Response
The Word of the Lord:
Thanks be to God.

Sermon — Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa, West District Superintendent
“Who Is Your Neighbor?”

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Offertory — Hani

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Offertory Prayer

Generous God, we have known Your unfailing love and faithfulness, Your care and provision, Your protection and salvation. And so we respond with deep gratitude, offering back to You a portion of what You have given to us. Accept the gifts we bring—tangible expressions of our love and gratitude for what You have so generously given to us. Amen.

Closing Hymn — #665 “Go Now in Peace”

Go now in peace, go now in peace,
may the love of God surround you
everywhere, everywhere you may go.

Benediction

Postlude – Hani

Allegro Moderato Maestoso
F. Mendelssohn
Public Domain