Season of Rest - “The Gift of Rest”
Sunday, June 28, 2026
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude How Great Is Our God Rejuvenate
Call to Worship (Breakthrough Series)
LEADER: God calls us to rest, not only for ourselves but for all people and all creation.
ALL: We come to embrace this gift of rest, knowing it is meant for every person,
every creature, and the earth itself.
LEADER: In this time of worship, we pause to reflect on the ways we may have denied
others their rest.
ALL: We come seeking balance, equity, and justice in how we live and rest together.
LEADER: Let us receive the gift of God's love, freely given to all, without exception.
ALL: We come to be restored, and to offer restoration to all.
Opening Prayer (Breakthrough Series)
ALL: Gracious God, You have created rest as a gift for all of Your creation, yet we often forget to share that gift with others. Open our hearts and minds to see where we have neglected the rest of our neighbors. Help us to restore balance and equity so that everyone can experience renewal in You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song The Servant Song TFWS 2222
- Brother, sister,
let me serve you,
let me be
as Christ to you;
pray that I
may have the grace
to let you be
my servant, too.
- We are pilgrims
on a journey;
we’re together
on this road.
We are here
to help each other
walk the mile
and bear the load.
- I will hold the
Christ-light for you
in the nighttime
of your fear;
I will hold my
hand out to you,
speak the peace
you long to hear.
- I will weep
when you are weeping;
when you laugh,
I’ll laugh with you.
I will share
your joy and sorrow
till we’ve seen this
journey through.
- When we sing
to God in heaven,
we shall find
such harmony,
born of all
we’ve known together
of Christ’s love
and agony.
- Brother, sister,
let me serve you,
let me be
as Christ to you;
pray that I
may have the grace
to let you be
my servant, too.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading Leviticus 25:1-19
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “The Gift of Rest” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Jesu, Jesu UMH 432
Refrain
Jesu, Jesu,
fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors
we have from you.
- Kneels at the
feet of his friends,
silently washes
their feet,
Master who acts
as a slave to them.
Refrain
Jesu, Jesu,
fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors
we have from you.
- Neighbors are
rich and poor,
neighbors are
black and white,
neighbors are
near and far away.
Refrain
Jesu, Jesu,
fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors
we have from you.
- These are the ones
we should serve,
these are the ones
we should love;
all these are neighbors
to us and you.
Refrain
Jesu, Jesu,
fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors
we have from you.
- Loving puts us
on our knees,
serving as though
we are slaves,
this is the way
we should live with you.
Refrain
Jesu, Jesu,
fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors
we have from you.
- Kneel at the
feet of our friends,
silently washing
their feet,
this is the way
we should live with you.
Refrain
Jesu, Jesu,
fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors
we have from you.
Prayers of the People
Leader: God of Rest, ALL: hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: 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, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Breakthrough Series)
ALL: God of justice and renewal, as we offer these gifts, use them to break down the barriers that prevent others from finding rest. May our offerings bring balance, equity, and the fullness of Your love to every corner of our community. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH 431
Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me;
let there be peace on earth,
the peace that was
meant to be.
With God our creator,
children all are we.
Let us walk
with each other
in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me;
let this be
the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be
my solemn vow:
to take each moment
and live each moment
in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
Hebrew Bible Wisdom and Poetry - “The Beginning of Wisdom”
July 5, 2026 Proverbs 1:1-7; 3:1-8
BACKPACK BUDDIES: June’s food items are Individual Snack Bags and Chips and Pretzels, or any item listed on the shopping list. If you find it difficult to shop, you may send a monetary donation to the church or place your donation in the offering plate on any Sunday. Please mark your gift, “Backpack Buddies”.
This Week at Arnolia
- Tuesday, June 30: Thrift Store NOT accepting donations
- Thursday, July 2:: Thrift Store CLOSED
- Friday, July 3 Pastor’s Sabbath – Church Office Closed
- HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
- Sunday, July 5: 10 AM: Worship Service
- Sunday, July 5: 11:15 AM Book Club
Copyright
How Great Is Our God, by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Jesse Reeves, © 2004 Rising Springs Music; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; Wondrously Made Songs, CCLI #4348399 – Rejuvenate
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
The Servant Song, by Richard Gillard, © Words: 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing; Music: 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, CCLI #72673 - TFWS 2222
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039
Jesu, Jesu by Tom Colvin, UMH 432, © Words: 1969, 1989 Hope Publishing Company; Music: 1969, 1989 Hope Publishing Company, CCLI #186208
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
“Let There Be Peace On Earth”, by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller. © 1955. Assigned to Jan-Lee Music. Renewed 1983. Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
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