church service may 29 2022
ERMON: Memories That Call Us to Action
SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-3
UNISON READING Psalm 61:1-5
Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I; for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me abide in your tent forever, find refuge under the shelter of your wings. For you, O God have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH:
Jesus, the Jew from Nazareth, is a living expression of the inexpressible God. He is the Christ, Son of Man, according to the scriptures. He is present to the world the way meaning is present in the word. Just as a word points not to itself, but to its meaning, so Jesus Christ, Son of God, points to One whom he calls Father. In that way, as one of us, he is the Word of God, whose meaning comes clear. The Unknowable One, therefore, can be known. Because God is not an enemy, but a friend, we need not be afraid. Because God completes what God begins, death is not the end, but a beginning, wholly undefined. Because God is faithful, creation has a purpose, and its name is history. Imitators of Jesus Christ, we want mainly to be kind and true, taking heart from our dear companions on the way. And we say, with those who go before, and who come after, Amen. So may it be. James Carroll
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen
ANTHEMS AND HYMNS--Soloist Janet Christini
Anthem : If You Are Reading This
Offertory: Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Click on Hymns below to sing or follow along.
SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-3
UNISON READING Psalm 61:1-5
Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I; for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me abide in your tent forever, find refuge under the shelter of your wings. For you, O God have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH:
Jesus, the Jew from Nazareth, is a living expression of the inexpressible God. He is the Christ, Son of Man, according to the scriptures. He is present to the world the way meaning is present in the word. Just as a word points not to itself, but to its meaning, so Jesus Christ, Son of God, points to One whom he calls Father. In that way, as one of us, he is the Word of God, whose meaning comes clear. The Unknowable One, therefore, can be known. Because God is not an enemy, but a friend, we need not be afraid. Because God completes what God begins, death is not the end, but a beginning, wholly undefined. Because God is faithful, creation has a purpose, and its name is history. Imitators of Jesus Christ, we want mainly to be kind and true, taking heart from our dear companions on the way. And we say, with those who go before, and who come after, Amen. So may it be. James Carroll
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen
ANTHEMS AND HYMNS--Soloist Janet Christini
Anthem : If You Are Reading This
Offertory: Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Click on Hymns below to sing or follow along.
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The final hymn is printed below and is sung jto the tune of Finlandia (or Be Still My Soul). It was sung at the Presbytery meeting last week.
We Pray for Peace (to tune of Finlandia)
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
We pray for peace, O God of love and justice,
as once again, we face a time of war.
The meek and humble try—amid the crisis--
to love and build, to nurture and restore,
May leaders hear the truth the prophets teach us--
That gifts of peace are well worth struggling for.
We pray for peace, O Christ who calmed the waters--
Who stilled the storm, who stilled disciples’ fear.
You spoke with love and with amazing power;
Be with us now when trouble is so near.
May leaders see the miracle you offer---
That words and deeds can calm the nations here.
We pray for peace, O spirit here among us;
Your love emboldens, judges, and restrains.
Take any hate and acts of impulse from us;
Make leaders wise amid competing claims.
May we seek peace, O God of love and justice;
May love and mercy be our highest aims.
We Pray for Peace (to tune of Finlandia)
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
We pray for peace, O God of love and justice,
as once again, we face a time of war.
The meek and humble try—amid the crisis--
to love and build, to nurture and restore,
May leaders hear the truth the prophets teach us--
That gifts of peace are well worth struggling for.
We pray for peace, O Christ who calmed the waters--
Who stilled the storm, who stilled disciples’ fear.
You spoke with love and with amazing power;
Be with us now when trouble is so near.
May leaders see the miracle you offer---
That words and deeds can calm the nations here.
We pray for peace, O spirit here among us;
Your love emboldens, judges, and restrains.
Take any hate and acts of impulse from us;
Make leaders wise amid competing claims.
May we seek peace, O God of love and justice;
May love and mercy be our highest aims.