Sunday August 25, 2019
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Led by the Congregation and Adrienne Christopherson
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER
GATHERING MUSIC Meridian Ukuleles
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*HYMN: "Let All Things Now Living" VU #242
Words: Katherine K. Davis Music: Welsh folk melody Used with permission. One License #A-725242
CANDLE LIGHTING
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
CENTERING PRAYER
*HYMN: “Like a Rock" MV #92
Words: Keri K. Wehlander Adapted Music: Linnea Good Used with permission. One License #A-725242
(Any children or young at heart may come forward while we sing the hymn)
CHILDREN’S TIME
*HYMN: “Like a Rock" MV #92
Words: Keri K. Wehlander Adapted Music: Linnea Good Used with permission. One License #A-725242
(Those gathered for Children’s Time may return to their seats as we sing)
PRAYER OF HEALING
Watchful parent, you encourage us from the ground below,
urging us to spread our wings and take flight with your song.
Send us hope, when we fear our path.
When we tremble at the task and the terrors set before us,
calm our hearts with your words and faith in us.
Teacher, as we gather in the strength of community,
we ask you to open our hesitant hearts to your will.
(Prayerful silence is kept)
WORDS OF GRACE
Lord, we praise you for the strength to celebrate the gifts you give us every day,
spreading our wings of grace to the world around us.
We thank you for the blessings we can share with our brothers and sisters in you.
Amen.
THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US
SCRIPTURE READING - Hebrews 12:18-29 Read by Alice Robinson
In these words is hope for the world. Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
*HYMN “My Love Colours Outside the Lines” MV #138
Words & Music: Gordon Light Used with permission. One License #A-725242
OFFERING INVITATION
*OFFERING SUNG RESPONSE "What Can I Do?" MV #191
Words & Music: Paul Rumbolt & Michele McCarthy Used with permission. One License #A-725242
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – LORD’S PRAYER
WE GO OUT IN FAITH
*HYMN “Hope Shines as the Solitary Star" MV #220
Words: Catherine Faith MacLean Music: Janet Bauman Tissandier Used with permission. One License #A-725242
BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION “Sing Amen”VU #431
Words & Music: S.C. Molefe Used with permission. One License #A-725242