Announcements

The Hub Meet UP
Wednesdays, 530-7 PM

Coler Walks
Thursdays at 9 AM, meet at the singing bridge off of 3rd street.

Pints + Parables
Join us for an exciting edition of Pints + Parables with Nashville songwriter, Steven McMorran. Invite your friends! It’s going to be a great one.
Location: 111 NW Trail Ridge Rd, Bentonville
Time: 7-9 PM

First Sunday at the Great Hall!
October 18 at 930 AM
800 SE 8th St, Bentonville
NOTE: If you’re willing to help us with set up, we’d appreciate everyone showing up by 810 to go over set up logistics and we’ll start our preparations for worship at 830 AM.

At-Home Liturgy for Sunday Worship

Set aside 30–45 minutes. Move slowly. This can be done alone or with others. 

Gathering

Good morning.

Today we step out of our busyness and make space to be with God. In your home, on a walk, with family or alone—give these moments to be present to God.

Whatever this week has been, you are invited to rest in the grace and peace of Jesus.
        Take a moment of quiet.

Opening Prayer (Collect)

Pray (aloud or silently):

Loving God, we give thanks for the breath in our lungs, the love in our hearts, and the good things you have promised for your people in Jesus.

Help us to see that you have all good intention toward humankind—that, though we are ever wrapped up in conflict, you are working to renew and reconcile all things. And you are faithful and able to accomplish your good vision for the world. So, we set this time aside to praise you, to love you, to be with you, and we ask that you meet us here.

Confession and Assurance

Take a moment in silence.

Bring before God anything you’re carrying—
fear, guilt, regret, or a lack of trust.

Pray:

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name.
Amen.

Take a breath.   Receive this: In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and loved.

Song of Praise

Sing or listen to a song that expresses gratitude and trust.

You can use a playlist from our YouTube page, or choose any song that helps you turn your attention to God.

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 today the bread we need.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

Gospel Reading and Reflection

Read: Matthew 22:1-13 (We have a teaching available on our website or wherever you get podcasts).

As you read, notice what stands out—a word, a phrase, or an image.

Take a few minutes in silence.

Then reflect:

·      Why wouldn’t the farmer and businessperson come to the feast?

·      What does this passage teach me about Christ?

Closing Prayer

Pray:

Lord, we pray that your grace may always go before us and follow after us; that we may continually be given to good works; that we may see your goodness in the lives of people we meet and that we see opportunities to do good, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.Sending

As you go about your day, remember:
In Jesus, God is making all things new, dispelling all lies, and bringing all darkness into the light. 
Receive his peace. Grace be with you. 
Amen.