May 11, 2025 Mercy & Justice

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.

May 11, 2025 9:30 am Worship Service

Gathering

Prelude

Welcome
Rev. David Petty

Moment for Missions
Mission Medical Center
Rev. Zelna Joseph

Crossing the Threshold

Call To Worship
Polly Cox

Today is Mother’s Day, and for some of us, that brings joy. For others, it brings grief, or complexity, or a little bit of both. But no matter what we bring, we are welcome here — in a community shaped by mercy and justice. So let us stand and be called into a time of worship.

Leader: God is like a nurturing mother, drawing us close in love.
People: God is also a fierce protector, lifting the lowly and the left out.
Leader: We come to honor the love that forms us — not only from parents, but from Christ.
People: We come to be part of a family that chooses compassion and care.
Leader: Blessed are those who mother others with mercy.
People: Blessed are those who work for justice with love.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We shall rejoice and be glad in it!

*Opening Hymn
Lord You Give the Great Commission
UMH #584
WORDS:  Jeffery Rowthorn, 1978 (Lk. 9:2; Mt. 28:19-20; Lk. 23:34)
© 1978 Hope Publishing Co.
 
1. Lord, you give
the great commission:
“Heal the sick
and preach the word.”
 
Lest the church
neglect its mission,
and the gospel
go unheard,
 
help us witness
to your purpose
with renewed integrity.
 
Refrain
With the Spirit’s
gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
 
2. Lord, you call
us to your service:
“In my name
baptize and teach.”
 
That the world
may trust your promise,
life abundant
meant for each,
 
give us all
new fervor, draw us,
closer in community.
 
Refrain
With the Spirit’s
gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
 
3. Lord, you make
the common holy:
“This my body,
this my blood.”
 
Let us all,
for earth’s true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
 
asking that the
world around us
share your
children’s liberty.
 
Refrain
With the Spirit’s
gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
 
4. Lord, you show
us love’s true measure:
“Father, what
they do, forgive.”
 
Yet we hoard
as private treasure
all that you
so freely give.
 
May your care
and mercy lead us
to a just society.
 
Refrain
With the Spirit’s
gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
 
5. Lord, you bless
with words assuring:
“I am with you
to the end.”
 
Faith and hope
and love restoring,
may we serve
as you intend
 
and, amid the cares
that claim us,
hold in mind eternity.
 
Refrain
With the Spirit’s
gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
 
*Greet Your Neighbor – Passing the Peace of Christ

Mystery Box

Scripture Reading
John 10:20-30
Polly Cox

At that time the Festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me, but you do not believe because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, in regard to what he has given me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”

Prayer Song
Without Seeing You
Refrain x2 TFWS 2206
 
Refrain
Without seeing You,
we love You;
without touching You,
we embrace;
without knowing You,
we follow;
without seeing You,
we believe.
 
Refrain
Without seeing You,
we love You;
without touching You,
we embrace;
without knowing You,
we follow;
without seeing You,
we believe.
 
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. David Petty

The 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

Prayer Song
Without Seeing You
Refrain x2 TFWS 2206
 
Refrain
Without seeing You,
we love You;
without touching You,
we embrace;
without knowing You,
we follow;
without seeing You,
we believe.
 
Refrain
Without seeing You,
we love You;
without touching You,
we embrace;
without knowing You,
we follow;
without seeing You,
we believe.

Scripture Reading
Acts 9:36-43
Polly Cox

 Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, get up.” Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive.  This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Meanwhile, he stayed in Joppa for some time with a certain Simon, a tanner.

Prayer for Illumination

Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14

Message
Mercy & Justice
Rev. David Petty

Giving Back

Invitation to Offering
Polly Cox

Offertory
Sanctuary Choir

Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty

Doxology
Praise God from Who All Blessings Flow
UMH #94

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!

*Closing Hymn
For the Healing of All the Nations
UMH #428
WORDS: Fred Kaan, 1965 (Rev. 21:1–22:5)
© 1968 Hope Publishing Co. 
 
1. For the healing
of the nations,
Lord, we pray
with one accord;
 
for a just and
equal sharing
of the things
that earth affords;
 
to a life of love in action
help us rise and
pledge our word,
(pledge our word)
 
help us rise and
pledge our word. 
 
2. Lead us forward
into freedom;
from despair
your world release,
 
that, redeemed
from war and hatred,
all may come
and go in peace.
 
Show us how through
care and goodness
fear will die
and hope increase,
(hope increase)
 
fear will die
and hope increase.
 
3. All that kills
abundant living,
let it from the
earth be banned;
 
pride of status,
race, or schooling,
dogmas that
obscure your plan.
 
In our common
quest for justice
may we hallow
life’s brief span,
(life’s brief span)
 
may we hallow
life’s brief span.
 
4. You, Creator
God, have written
your great name
on humankind;
 
for our growing
in your likeness
bring the life of
Christ to mind,
 
that by our
response and service
earth its destiny
may find,
(may find)
 
earth its destiny
may find.
 
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
 
Postlude