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: From A Dustance (by Julie Gold) -Jen Comeau, Jiohn Comeau, Ada Goff,Denise Kinney
Welcome:
Gathering Prayer:
Awe-inspiring God, we come together this day because we
need to be reminded to see through the lens of self-giving.
Too often, we think that life will be better if we just “get” more,
but you show us just the opposite–the awe-filled experience of
giving more. Open us to perceive anew. Inspire us to receive
the opportunities to give with awe. Forgive us when we turn
our back on parades of justice, paths of grace, roads of mercy.
Be with us on this journey as we seek again to marvel at
your works. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Opening Hymn: Blest Are They # 172
New Members Welcome: Today, we welcome Margo, Audiffred, Diane Beauleau and Suzanne Crilley
Awakening: One Safe Place (by Marc Cohn) -Jen, John, Ada, Denise
Readings: Psalm 90 (from Psalms for Praying) , Luke 14:1, 7-14
-Peter McPheeters
After the reading, you may respond, “Thanks be to God.”
Sermon: Inspired by Moral Beauty Rev. Paula Norbert
Meditative Instrumental Music ~ Jen Comeau
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: Love, Serve, Remember (by John Astin) -Jen, John, Ada, Denise
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: Prayer Of Saint Francis #753
Benediction:
We thank you O God of the Harvest in this beautiful season as
we bless each other in the hope that the beauty of this world
and the love that created it might be expressed though our lives
and be a blessing to others now and always. May you go out and bless the world with peace and hope…
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