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: Wade In the Water (by F.J. Work, J.W. Work Jr.) -Jen Comeau & Andrea Wollstadt
Welcome: Rev. Paula Norbert
Opening Prayer: We arrive fully into this moment, Holy One.
We open to sense your presence among us.
We hear you say, “I will keep your life.”
We need you, Jesus, to help us.
We come to you as your first disciples did.
We hear you say, “I will keep your life.”
Spirit of Divine Love, come to us with your
healing waters. We hear you say, “I will keep your life.”
Opening Hymn: Just A Closer Walk With Thee # 835
Leader: I invite us to a few moments of silence. Feel your rhythms slow a bit. Begin to feel the warmth of God’s love and protection spread within you, as a tender presence of God.
Silence
Take a deep breath. There is no hurt or harm that God can’t hold with you. We can tell the truth of our grappling with the evil around us and among us and how it impacts us. And we can cry out for help. God is here, with us. Let us worship God, follow Christ, and revel in the Spirit of Presence in this place.
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: All Night All Day (by Otis Leon McCoy)
-Jen Comeau & Andrea Wollstadt
The Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Will you share the peace of Christ with each other?
Anthem: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
LYRICS
Lord, listen to your children praying
Lord, send your spirit in this place
Lord, listen to your children praying
Send us love, send us power, send us grace.
Readings: Psalm 121, Matthew 21:6-9 -Ada Goff
Sermon: Be With Us When We are Fearful Rev. Paula Norbert
Quiet Reflection
Music: Meditative Instrumental ~ Flute Interlude – Air in D Major (by Bach) -Andrea Wollstadt
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: Down to the River to Pray (traditional American Folk Hymn/African American Spiritual) ) -Jen Comeau & Andrea Wollstadt
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: Here I Am Lord #. 69
Benediction
Go into the world with the assurance
that God goes with you, Jesus prays for you,
and the Spirit breathes through you, all your days.
Let the people say, Amen!