Order of Worship
Let us be as open vessels that God’s spirit may enter.
The Community Gathers: Experience God’s presence in the assembly. Please greet one another with joy and welcome new friends into our community of love.
You are welcome here…come and worship!
Focus: “True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Gathering Music: Song Of Freedom (by Irving Berlin) -Cherryl Sager & Neal Zweig
Welcome:
Responsive Call to Worship:
L: God’s greatness is wondrous to behold.
P: Everywhere we look, we can see the imprint of God.
L: From the loftiest mountains to the crashing waters of the sea,
P: There God’s greatness stands majestically.
L: God’s greatness can be within the human heart.
P: Let us honor and praise God with acts of loving kindness and compassion. Amen.
Opening Hymn: Amazing Grace #649 vs. 1-3
Invocation:
God of power and might, let your love shine on us and through us to others. Open our eyes and our hearts to the beauty of your creation. Give us the joy of knowing and serving you in all that we say, think and do. In Jesus’ Name, we pray, Amen.
Lord’s Prayer:
Awakening: God Bless America (by Irving Berlin)
-Cheryl Sager & Neal Zweig
Welcoming New Members: Mary Taft, Les Smith, Becky Layne, Ron Scherwin, Jaime Wilkins, Janice Wilkins, Bill Murray, Donna Stevens
Scripture Reading: A Summer Prayer by Joyce Rupp, Galatians 5:1, 13-15 -Rich Westley
After the readings, you may respond, “Thanks be to God”
Reflections: In Gratitude for the Freedom to Worship
Rev. Paula Norbert
Meditative Instrumental ~ Michelle Currie & Neal Zweig
Musical call to Prayer: (two times) Hush now in quiet peace, be still your mind at ease. The Sirit brings release, so wait upon the Lord.
Prayers of the People
Silent Prayers Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: America (by Samuel Smith) -Cheryl Sager & Neal Zwig
Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts, Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication:
Closing Hymn: O Beautiful for Spacious Skies #338
Benediction: Go in confidence. Know that God goes with you to give you words of hope, comfort and peace. May God’s love flow through you to all those whom you meet. Amen.
Recessional: Go in Peace
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always.
celebrate and share the joy. Celebrate new life.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always
Thank you to Music Director and our Musician’s today:
Michelle Currie, Cheryl Sager & Neal Zweig.
Thank you also to our Reader and to our Deacons who assist with Worship each week.
Rev. Paula Norbert (207) 205-4951 or (pnorbert1217@gmail.com)
If you are interested in joining Union Church or would like to set up a time to meet with our Pastor, please contact Pastor Paula directly.
Union Church website: www.unionchurchme.com.
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, July 13, 10am-Memorial Service for Anne Small at Union Church
Sunday, July 14th-Semi-Annual Meeting directly following the
Service. We hope you can join us!
Thursday, July 18, 7pm: Monica Wood will join us for the first of the Summer Speaker Series.
Have a Happy 4th of July!