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!
Focus: “We seek to remember that blessing comes in meeting the authentic call of the moment with greater compassion. There are always inner voices that focus on what is wrong in ourselves, in others, and in our world. There are always opportunities to act unkindly. But each moment offers us the opportunity to step into our freedom with greater awareness. The Way of One is a Way of deep compassion, healing, and forgiveness. It’s a choice we are challenged to make again and again.”
Rabbi Ted Falcon
Gathering Music: The Good, The True, The Beautiful (by Jeniffer Comeau)
-Jen Comeau, Ada Goff & Denise Kinney
Welcome:
Call To Worship:
L: We gather together to worship our loving God,
All: who comes to us when we least expect it,
L: Over the turbulent waves in our lives, Jesus calls us.
P: We get so busy watching the waves, we block out Jesus’ call.
L: Look again. Jesus is calling to you.
P: Lord, help us hear your voice.
Let’s worship God together!
Opening Hymn: Here I Am, Lord #69
Gathering Prayer:
Holy God, we wade into the mystery of your presence. We come with our questioning minds and seeking hearts in search of your clarity and peace . We come to be comforted and reassured, to understand your ways, to hear your voice in the storms ,and feel your touch in our sorrow. We plunge into the mysteries of life, of evil, of grace and boundless love. Holy God, We bring our souls, longing for clarity and peace.
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: Lean On Me (by Bill Withers) -Michelle Currie & Union Church Friends
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 41:10 and Matthew 14: 22-32-Anne Murray
After the reading, you may respond, “Thanks be to God.”
Sermon: Getting Out of the Boat Rev. Jan Hryniewicz
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: Over the Rainbow (by Harold Arlen) -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: I’ve Got Peace Like a River #623
Benediction: Blessing, Iona Abbey Worship Book
May the everlasting God shield you wherever you go
And the blessing of God be upon you the blessing of the Giver of life
The blessing of God be upon you the blessing of the Christ of love
The blessing of God be upon you, the blessing of the Spirit of peace be upon you now and evermore. AMEN
Postlude: Go In Peace
Pastor’s Contact Info: 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. Church Address: Union Church, P.O. Box 344, B.P. ME. 04006. Phone: 207-282-4172.
Many thanks to Michelle Currie, Music Director, Vocalists Jen Comeau, Ada Goff, Denise Kinney & Union Church Friends
Our great thanks to Rev. Jan Hryniewicz for joining us today to offer the Sermon.