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: What A Wonderful World (by Louis Armstrong) -Michelle Currie
Welcome:
Opening Hymn: Gather Us In #401
Gathering Prayer:
Awe-inspiring God, we come together this day because
we need to be reminded to see through the lens of connection.
It is too easy to have everything we need without seeking out
relationship or connection to another human being.
Open us to perceive anew. Inspire us to receive our
surroundings with awe. Forgive us when we hold back
unnecessarily from wholehearted participation and
dedication to eradicating loneliness. Be with us on this
journey as we seek again to marvel at your works. “Amen.”
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: That’s What Friends Are For (by Burt Bacharack/Carol Bayer Sager) -Michelle Currie
Readings: Excerpt from Psalm 149, Luke 5:1-11 Rev. Lamar Robinson
After the reading, you may respond, “Thanks be to God.”
A Moment for Outreach: Beth Baskin and Caryn Firebaugh
Sermon: Wherever Two or More are Gathered Rev. Paula Norbert
Meditative Instrumental Music: Michelle Currie
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: Servant Song #727
Benediction: And now may you go forth
remembering Rumi’s words: “Set your life on fire.
Seek those who fan your flames.” Seek out connection
with others whose life and love can be multiplied because
you are together to help light up the world. Invite renewed
connections to live and breathe new life in you. May the
Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of Awe, the Holy
One-in-Three, be with you now and throughout these days, 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