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: “Beauty exists not only in what is seen and remembered, but in what is felt and never forgotten.” -Jonathan Jena
9:55 Preparation for worship: You are invited to prepare for worship; putting aside all distractions, creating a quiet space and opening yourselves to the Spirit..
Gathering Music: Blessings (by Hollow Coves) -Ada Goff, Denise Kinney, Jen Comeau, John Comeau
Welcome:
Responsive Call to Worship
Leader: For the beauty of an autumn day,
All: And the comfort of friends nearby;
Leader: For the invitation to love and be loved,
All: For our God who extends that call;
Leader: For time set apart to nourish the soul,
All: For time to go out into the world inspired with love:
Leader: For all these things we give thanks.
All: Let us worship God.
Opening Hymn: Love Divine All Loves Excelling #366
Prayer of Invocation in Unison
O God of mercy and love, throughout history and the wide
world you have gathered people around your Word to
instruct and inspire. We give thanks for all who have received your vision and shaped diverse and faithful communities to follow in your Way. Continue to open that vision to us, that we may be transformed by the renewing of your Word in our hearts
and grow in love for each other. We ask this blessing in your name. Amen
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: Everything Is Beautiful (In Its Own Way … by Ray Stevens)
-Ada, Denise, Jen, John
Musical call to Prayer: Hush now in quiet peace, be still your mind at ease. The Spirit brings release, so wait upon the Lord. (two times)
Prayers of the People
Silent Prayers Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: We Remember (by Marty Haugen -Condensed version)
-Ada, Denise, Jen, John
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:
Readings: Romans 8:38-39, Luke 19:1-10 -Anne Murray
(After the readings you may respond, “Thanks be to God”)
Message: Remembering With Love – Rev. Paula Norbert
A time for remembering those we have loved and lost
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Words of Invitation The Bread and The Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Meditative Instrumental ~ Jen & John Comeau
A Litany of Remembrance (by Rabbi Sylvan Kamens and Rabbi Jack Riemer)
In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
we remember them.
In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring,
we remember them.
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer,
we remember them.
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
we remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share,
we remember them.
So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us,
as we remember them.
Closing Hymn: Blest Be The Tie That Binds
Blessing:
Sending Forth: Go in the Peace of Christ to love and serve the Lord and one another.
Response: Thanks be to God
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.