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!
Gathering Music: -Michelle Currie
Welcome:
Opening Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth P. 14 vs. 1-4
Gathering Prayer:
Awe-inspiring God, we come together this day because we need to be reminded to see through the
lens of deeper meaning. Too often, we write off the ordinary days of our lives as a drone of time passing through the mass of media messages about what life is supposed to be about.
Open us to perceive anew. Inspire us to receive our surroundings with awe. Forgive us when we are distracted by the droll of the scroll rather than lifting our senses to that which is right in front of us.
Be with us on this journey as we seek again to marvel at your works.
“Amen.”
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: -Michelle Currie
Readings: Excerpt from Psalm 19
After the reading, you may respond, “Thanks be to God.”
-Michelle Currie
Sermon: Rev. Dr. Nancy Bancroft
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Words of Invitation The Bread and The Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Meditative Instrumental Music: Michelle Currie
Musical call to Prayer: (two times) Hush now in quiet peace, be still your mind at ease. The Spirit brings release, so wait upon the Lord.
Prayers of the People
Silent Prayers Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: -Michelle Currie
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: Best Be the Tie That Binds
Benediction:
And now may you go forth hearing Brother Steindl-Rast’s words:
“It is through wholehearted living that meaning flows into our lives.”
Try to be mindful of awe this week. Live wholeheartedly and
expectantly each day, keeping watch for the deeper meaning
surrounding you. Say an unconditional “yes” to the simplest of
moments as you invite awe to live and breathe new life in you. May the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of Awe,
the Holy One-in-Three,
be with you now and throughout these days,
Amen.