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 friend
s into our community of love.
You are welcome here…come and worship!
Gathering Music: Rhymes and Reasons (John Denver) -Michelle Currie
Welcome:
Opening Hymn: God of the Sparrow #22
Gathering Prayer:
Awe-inspiring God, we come together this day
because we need to be reminded to see through the
lens of delight. Too often, we forget that we are made
to delight in the diversity and abundance of your gifts.
Open us to perceive anew. Inspire us to receive our surroundings
with awe. Forgive us when we get complacent, when we choose
routine over opportunities for new experiences. Be with us on
this journey as we seek again to marvel at your works. “Amen.”
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: Up On The Roof (Carole King/Gerry Goffin) -Michelle Currie
Readings: Excerpt from Psalm 36, Luke 6:12-19 -Nancy Ost
After the reading, you may respond, “Thanks be to God.”
Sermon: A Holy Habit of Delight Rev. Paula Norbert
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: Rocky Mountain High (John Denver) -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: For the Beauty of the Earth # 14
Benediction: And now may you go forth
remembering how important delight may be in our journey.
Be an instrument of awe through the music of your soul,
as you play and imagine and dream a better world into being,
as you invite delight 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.
Postlude: 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