Celebrating Prophetic Leadership
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: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Gathering Music: Step Into the Light (by Rob Duquette)
-Rob Duquette
Welcome: Rev. Dr. Abby Lynn Haskell
Call To Worship:
Leader: God of our ancestors and God of our dreams,
we gather today to remember that you have created us all in
Your image and in your likeness.
All: And so, we still have the courage to dream the impossible.
L: We remember how you spoke into the darkness and created light.
All: And so, we still have the courage to dream the impossible.
L: We remember the ways you have delivered your people
through trials and tribulations since the beginning of time,
right up until this present moment.
All: And so, we still have the courage to dream the impossible.
L: God you have been the guiding light along the paths of Hope
and Love leading toward a beloved community where all are
equally seen and radically loved
All: And so, we still have the courage to dream the impossble.
We gather today remembering your presence amongst us and the call to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with you and our neighbors.
Opening Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand # 834 vs 1 & 2 *Repeat vs 1
Invocation:
Lord’s Prayer:
Awakening: Pride ( In the name of Love) (by U2/Bono/Adam Clayton) -Rob Duquette
Scripture Reading: Amos 5:24, Isaiah 40:1-5, Exodus 6:6-8,
John 1:29-36 -Maureen White
After the reading, you may respond, “Thanks be to God.”
Sermon: Rev. Dr. AbbyLynn Haskell
Meditation Music: Meditative Instr. (by Rob Duquette)
-Rob Duquette
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: Simple Gifts (by Joseph Brackett) -Rob Duquette
Doxology: Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
Prayer of Dedication:
Closing Hymn: We Shall Overcome # 379
Benediction:
God, we see you at work still creating a just world for all.
We leave empowered by the fresh winds of change
and the dream that is before us to be God’s hands, and feet and
heart in this world today, tomorrow and forever. 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.
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.
Phone: 207-282-4172.
Many thanks to Rev. Dr. AbbyLynn Haskell, our Guest Presider and Preacher today and to Rob Duquette, our Guest Musician.
About our Guests Today:
Rev. Dr. AbbyLynn Haskell is an ordained pastor in the United Church of Christ and has served in the pastoral ministry setting since 1999. She is the founder of Broadreach Ministries, Coast of Maine Retreat
Sailing Ministry in Biddeford and also offers retreats and workshops on Sacred Storytelling.
Rob Duquette is a gifted musician, instrumentalist and vocalist who has performed in many venues. He also works with https://musicandmagic.org/ to “Enrich Lives with the magic of music” which also provides free instruments to children.