Welcome and Invitation to Worship
Announcements
Sharing Good News
Sharing in Prayer for Those in Need
Prelude
All Creatures of Our God and King - Eclipse
All Creatures of Our God and King
Call to Worship
Psalm 139
“O God, You know me inside and out, through and through. Everything I do, every thought that flits through my mind, every step I take, every plan I make, every word I speak, You know, even before these things happen. You know my past; You know my future. Your circumventing presence covers my every move. Your knowledge of me sometimes comforts me, sometimes frightens me; but always it is far beyond my comprehension. There is no way to escape You, no place to hide. If I ascent to the heights of joy, You are there before me. If I am plunged into the depths of despair, You are there to meet me. I could fly to the other side of our world and find You there to lead the way. I could walk into the darkest of nights, only to find You there to lighten its dismal hours. You were present at my very conception. You guided the molding of my unformed members within the body of my mother. Nothing about me, from beginning to end, was hid from Your eyes. How frightfully, fantastically wonderful it all is! May Your all-knowing, everywhere-present Spirit continue to search out my feelings and thoughts. Deliver me from that which may hurt or destroy me, and guide me along the paths of love and truth.”
*Gathering Hymn
Touch the Earth Lightly - CCS 137
Touch the Earth Lightly
*Invocation
Lighting the Candle of Peace
Prayer for Peace
- Leader: O Loving Creator, we come before You this Day
- People: Awaken within us a new song, a song of peace.
- Leader: Make us vibrant and alive as its sweet melody rings through our souls
- People: Enable us to be instruments of peace, reconciling with love and grace
- All: Unites us in our peace endeavors as we invite others to a better way - Your way. Amen.
Disciples’ Generous Response
“Lord, thank You for the gifts and talents You’ve given me. Help me to identify and acknowledge them and to use them to help further Your kingdom. Amen.”
Special Music
New Creation - Mac Powell
New Creation
A Time for Sharing
*Closing Hymn
All Things Bright and Beautiful - CCS 135
All Things Bright and Beautiful
*Benediction
*Sending Forth
“Hope for God’s new creation, like an unborn child, cannot be seen, or voices in creation cannot be heard if we do not truly listen. We live with a foretaste of the coming glory of God, waiting patiently and joining God where we discern God is at work. The love and mercy of God we experience in this life are blessings of the Spirit. They are enough to carry us in the hope for what is yet to be. We go this day, leaning into the future, God’s future. Go in peace.”
We welcome our guests and visitors today. Please come worship with us again!