May 17, 2026
Liturgy
The Christian Healing Network dba Mission Medical Center was established in 2004 by a group of church leaders who noticed a lack in available health services for people that were uninsured. MMC operates with only 2 full time employees, 3 part time employees, and over 65 active and extremely loyal volunteers, 24 of which are healthcare providers who regularly see patients. Last year, we saw nearly 600 patients and provided $192,000 in free medical visits.
Our primary care clinic is our busiest clinic and is open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm. We offer hour-long appointment times so our providers can spend time getting to know the patient, adequately treat their concerns, and offer spiritual care services as needed and/or requested. Through our primary care program, we offer free laboratory testing to our patients through our partnerships with Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp. We work with Colorado Springs Imaging to obtain x-rays and CTs when we need them for our patients. We have a small in-house lab and can run a few tests right in the office, including hemoglobin a1c, glucose, and UA testing.
MMC also has a fully operational dental clinic with 7 volunteer dentists, 4 dental assistants and a dental hygienist. We have dental x-ray machines, including a panoramic x-ray machine. We perform deep cleanings, fillings, extractions, and extensive oral hygiene education. Lastly, MMC has a Spiritual Care Center staffed with volunteer chaplains. We believe faith and medicine working together improves the lives of patients.
Our primary care clinic is our busiest clinic and is open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm. We offer hour-long appointment times so our providers can spend time getting to know the patient, adequately treat their concerns, and offer spiritual care services as needed and/or requested. Through our primary care program, we offer free laboratory testing to our patients through our partnerships with Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp. We work with Colorado Springs Imaging to obtain x-rays and CTs when we need them for our patients. We have a small in-house lab and can run a few tests right in the office, including hemoglobin a1c, glucose, and UA testing.
MMC also has a fully operational dental clinic with 7 volunteer dentists, 4 dental assistants and a dental hygienist. We have dental x-ray machines, including a panoramic x-ray machine. We perform deep cleanings, fillings, extractions, and extensive oral hygiene education. Lastly, MMC has a Spiritual Care Center staffed with volunteer chaplains. We believe faith and medicine working together improves the lives of patients.
Gathering
Resurrection Story: Calmed
Seventh Week of Easter
?️ Gathering at the Gate ?️
Prelude
Cynthia Hibbetts
Welcome
Rev. David Petty
Introit
The Lord Now Sends Us Forth
Arr. Cathy Moklebust
Jubilee Bells
The Collective Story of Resurrection
Threshold Moment
Rev. David Petty
Rev. David Petty: Mental illness is one of the most common, devastating, and yet stigmatized maladies of our time. If this is an “Age of Anxiety,” we must be a church of healers and hope-givers. We will pray for those who deal with various forms of trauma and the consequences of mental illness, those who care for them, and open compassion for our own struggles.
Rise up in us and we will rise
From death into a newfound life:
From bondage freed, from harm released,
From illness healed, as one in peace.
When all is lost our hearts are warmed,
Our hope restored, our lives transformed.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Rev. David Petty: Again the disciples gathered in Galilee, this time at the mountain where Jesus had directed them to go.
CLM Twinkle Gordon: Whether at sea level or on the mountaintop, we follow Jesus.
Rev. David Petty: They saw Jesus and worshiped him, yet they doubted.
CLM Twinkle Gordon: We recall our own experiences of deep devotion and yet we are aware of times of great doubt. Both are essential elements of engaged faith.
Rev. David Petty: Jesus instructed the disciples to go and make disciples, baptizing in the holy names and teaching as he had taught.
CLM Twinkle Gordon: In spite of our frailty at times, Jesus invites us to be a part of
the ministry of serenity, bringing good news to those who suffer.
Rev. David Petty: Jesus offered reassurance with his parting words: “Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
All: When our own lives are in turmoil and when we see those around us struggling, we can offer comfort to others and tender compassion to ourselves–
seeking calm in Divine presence.
Rev. David Petty: This is a Word of Hope for the people who long for it.
All: Thanks be to the Living Word.
– based on Matthew 28:16-20
Hymn
Be Still My Soul
UMH #534
WORDS: Katharine von Schlegel, 1752;
trans. by Jane Borthwick, 1855 (Ps. 46:10)
1. Be still, my soul:
the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently
the cross of grief and pain;
leave to your God
to order and provide;
in every change
God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul:
your best,
your heavenly friend
through thorny ways
leads to a joyful end.
2. Be still, my soul:
your God will undertake
to guide the future,
as in ages past.
Your hope,
your confidence
let nothing shake;
all now mysterious
shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul:
the waves and
winds still know
the Christ who ruled
them while he dwelt below.
3. Be still, my soul:
the hour is hastening on
when we shall be
forever with the Lord,
when disappointment,
grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot,
love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul:
when change and
tears are past,
all safe and blessed
we shall meet at last.
Announcements/The Key to Peace
Mystery Box
Seventh Week of Easter
?️ Gathering at the Gate ?️
Prelude
Cynthia Hibbetts
Welcome
Rev. David Petty
Introit
The Lord Now Sends Us Forth
Arr. Cathy Moklebust
Jubilee Bells
The Collective Story of Resurrection
Threshold Moment
Rev. David Petty
Rev. David Petty: Mental illness is one of the most common, devastating, and yet stigmatized maladies of our time. If this is an “Age of Anxiety,” we must be a church of healers and hope-givers. We will pray for those who deal with various forms of trauma and the consequences of mental illness, those who care for them, and open compassion for our own struggles.
Rise up in us and we will rise
From death into a newfound life:
From bondage freed, from harm released,
From illness healed, as one in peace.
When all is lost our hearts are warmed,
Our hope restored, our lives transformed.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Rev. David Petty: Again the disciples gathered in Galilee, this time at the mountain where Jesus had directed them to go.
CLM Twinkle Gordon: Whether at sea level or on the mountaintop, we follow Jesus.
Rev. David Petty: They saw Jesus and worshiped him, yet they doubted.
CLM Twinkle Gordon: We recall our own experiences of deep devotion and yet we are aware of times of great doubt. Both are essential elements of engaged faith.
Rev. David Petty: Jesus instructed the disciples to go and make disciples, baptizing in the holy names and teaching as he had taught.
CLM Twinkle Gordon: In spite of our frailty at times, Jesus invites us to be a part of
the ministry of serenity, bringing good news to those who suffer.
Rev. David Petty: Jesus offered reassurance with his parting words: “Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
All: When our own lives are in turmoil and when we see those around us struggling, we can offer comfort to others and tender compassion to ourselves–
seeking calm in Divine presence.
Rev. David Petty: This is a Word of Hope for the people who long for it.
All: Thanks be to the Living Word.
– based on Matthew 28:16-20
Hymn
Be Still My Soul
UMH #534
WORDS: Katharine von Schlegel, 1752;
trans. by Jane Borthwick, 1855 (Ps. 46:10)
1. Be still, my soul:
the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently
the cross of grief and pain;
leave to your God
to order and provide;
in every change
God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul:
your best,
your heavenly friend
through thorny ways
leads to a joyful end.
2. Be still, my soul:
your God will undertake
to guide the future,
as in ages past.
Your hope,
your confidence
let nothing shake;
all now mysterious
shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul:
the waves and
winds still know
the Christ who ruled
them while he dwelt below.
3. Be still, my soul:
the hour is hastening on
when we shall be
forever with the Lord,
when disappointment,
grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot,
love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul:
when change and
tears are past,
all safe and blessed
we shall meet at last.
Announcements/The Key to Peace
Mystery Box
Proclaiming
?️ Proclaiming Calmness ?️
Notes on Serenity
CLM Twinkle Gordon
CLM Twinkle Gordon: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.
– Philippians 4: 4-9
A Story of Serenity: May you Be Filled
Romans 15: 4-7, 13
CLM Twinkle Gordon: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Testimony to Serenity
Rev. David Petty
?️ Responding to Serenity ?️
Prayers of the People
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.
Lead us not
into temptation
but deliver us
from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
and the Power
and the Glory forever.
Amen
Notes on Serenity
CLM Twinkle Gordon
CLM Twinkle Gordon: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.
– Philippians 4: 4-9
A Story of Serenity: May you Be Filled
Romans 15: 4-7, 13
CLM Twinkle Gordon: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Testimony to Serenity
Rev. David Petty
?️ Responding to Serenity ?️
Prayers of the People
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.
Lead us not
into temptation
but deliver us
from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
and the Power
and the Glory forever.
Amen
Offertory
?️Opportunities to Live Resurrected ?️
Invitation to Offering
CLM Twinkle Gordon
Offertory
The Lord is My Shepherd
Arr. Paul Ferrin
Sanctuary Choir
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures
here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source
of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit,
Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Invitation to Offering
CLM Twinkle Gordon
Offertory
The Lord is My Shepherd
Arr. Paul Ferrin
Sanctuary Choir
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures
here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source
of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit,
Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Sending
?️ Unlocking Serenity ?️
Hymn
Peace Like a River
TFWS #2145
Words and Music: African American spiritual
1. I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river
in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river
in my soul.
2. I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain
in my soul.
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain
in my soul.
3. I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean
in my soul.
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean
in my soul.
Benediction
Whatever binds you, whatever locks you up, whatever keeps your anxiety on high alert, robbing you of any peace for your life, can be wiped clean… … for we believe our stories can be rewritten each and every day. We know it isn’t this easy or quick, but let this be a vision of your life resurrected.
And now, may you go into the world, extending empathy in all the ways you discover you can, for yourself, for others, for the world. And may the God who created you to be calm and at ease, the Christ who showed you what compassion and care looks like, and the Spirit who is transforming your life even now, be with you now and evermore.
Amen.
[sung]
Rise up in us and we will rise
From death into a newfound life:
From bondage freed, from harm released,
From illness healed, as one in peace.
When all is lost our hearts are warmed,
Our hope restored, our lives transformed.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Postlude
Hymn
Peace Like a River
TFWS #2145
Words and Music: African American spiritual
1. I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river
in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river
in my soul.
2. I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain
in my soul.
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain
in my soul.
3. I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean
in my soul.
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean
in my soul.
Benediction
Whatever binds you, whatever locks you up, whatever keeps your anxiety on high alert, robbing you of any peace for your life, can be wiped clean… … for we believe our stories can be rewritten each and every day. We know it isn’t this easy or quick, but let this be a vision of your life resurrected.
And now, may you go into the world, extending empathy in all the ways you discover you can, for yourself, for others, for the world. And may the God who created you to be calm and at ease, the Christ who showed you what compassion and care looks like, and the Spirit who is transforming your life even now, be with you now and evermore.
Amen.
[sung]
Rise up in us and we will rise
From death into a newfound life:
From bondage freed, from harm released,
From illness healed, as one in peace.
When all is lost our hearts are warmed,
Our hope restored, our lives transformed.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Postlude
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