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!
Focus: “At the end of our lives, love will be our judge.”
Saint John of the Cross
Gathering Music: Lord of My Life (by Matt Maher) Michelle Currie
Welcome:
Call To Worship: (Inspired by Psalm 148)
One: Celebrate our God, from the plains to the mountains!
Many: Celebrate our God, from the waters and hills.
One: Sing to our God who designed creation.
Many: Fill the air with song to the One who painted the world with love.
One: Let us praise our God, the author of grace.
Many: Let us worship our God, the composer of joy.
Opening Hymn: Amazing Grace #649 vs. 1,2 ,3 & 5
Opening Prayer:
Spirit of Joy-Basking in your presence, we dance in the knowledge that your presence dwells with us. We celebrate your name, your grace, your love in this space with our siblings. We proclaim our excitement that we, together, can glorify your name through sharing your love. May this time be the start of a new chapter of our love for you and our love for our neighbors. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: All You Need Is Love (by John Lennon/Paul McCartney) -Michelle Currie
Scripture: Acts 9: 36-43, John 13:31-35 -Cris Hudson
Sermon: Passing on Love Rev. Paula Norbert
Music: Meditative Instrumental ~ Michelle Currie
Musical call to Prayer: 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 can Build A Bridge (by Naomi Judd/Paul Overstreet)
– Michelle Currie
Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above me heavenly hosts, Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Closing Hymn: Abide with Me #836
Benediction:
As the week begins again, May we dance as we celebrate God’s presence. May we sing as we proclaim Christ’s love.
May we create as we embrace the Spirit’s vision. May we love boldly, care radically, and share courageously to glorify the Spirit of God in our midst. 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
Our thanks to Michelle Currie, Music Director, and to our Deacons and Reader today.