Always maintaining a proper balance between proclamation of the word about life with the deeds which make life good. | | |
Welcome and Announcements
Brud McWhorter
Opening Words
Led by Brud McWhorter
One: Who are we and what are we called to do?
All: We are the sensitive and responsive ones called to
create a world where every person is radically affirmed and barriers between people become bridges of inclusion, justice, and spirituality.
Prelude
Shared by Tanner Bayles
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Call to Worship
Led by Greg Jackson
One: The earth is turning and the sun is shining.
All: An exploding orb of helium and hydrogen firing our lives into existence.
One: We are here.
All: We mindfully take our places in life. Be and know that we are the ones the world awaits.
One: Each of us here and now: a difference, a beautiful
presence.
All: God says, “Yes,” to each of us.
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Singing Our Welcome No Matter Who by Roger Miller
Please stand in mind, body, or spirit
No matter who, no matter what
No matter where you are on the journey of life.
You’re welcome, welcome here in this place.
No matter who, no matter what
No matter where you are on the journey of life
Accepted, welcomed by God’s grace.
1. For we are family, meant to be
Purposed for eternity
Born in love, from above; God’s community
Chorus
2. And in diversity, unity,
Harmony for all to see
Justice and equality; God’s community.
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3. Together we will sing, worship bring
Hands and hearts outstretched to all
Jesus praise, hearts a-blaze; listen to God’s call.
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Centering Prayer
Rev. Dr. Timothy Tutt
No matter who...
We are here. Some certain, some seeking, some needing solace, some overflowing with hope.
No matter how..
We come with tired bodies, hopeful hearts, worried minds, and restless spirits.
No matter where...
We pause from work, from play, from crying, from laughing...
We are here...together...in this place... in this moment...
We center ourselves...
In quiet...
In community...
In diversity...
In grace...
Celebrations
Brud McWhorter
This is our time to share the celebrations of our lives: birthdays, anniversaries, words of kindness and works of peace and justice.
Special Music for Thinking of You Cards
Shared by Tanner Bayles
Invitation to Give
Led by Greg Jackson
One: In the light and beauty of day,
All: We give thanks in awe and wonder.
One: In the dark and stillness of night,
All: We dream of healing and hope.
One: And so we give with all our joys and in all our concerns.
May we be ever mindful of the presentness of God among
us and to see new possibilities of the now.
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In our offerings, we share not only measurable treasures of time, talents, and resources, we radically commit ourselves to sharing immeasurable gifts of forgiveness, grace, compassion, acceptance, and loving concern with each other and with ourselves.
In response to our celebrations and the deep goodness of life, our offerings for the celebration of life, in this place and beyond, shall now be received.
Offertory~ Tanner Bayles
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Dedication of Offering
Shared by Greg Jackson
Spirit of Life and Love, with gratitude we dedicate these gifts to our shared work: serving human wholeness, welcoming the stranger, and caring for our planet. May these resources be transformed into creative compassion for our community and the wider world.
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Singing Our Faith The Tree Song
Led by Tanner Bayles
I saw a tree by the riverside one day as I walked along,
Straight as an arrow and pointing to the sky
Growing tall and strong.
How do you grow so tall and strong?
I said to the riverside tree,
This is the song that my tree friend sang to me:
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I’ve got roots going down to the water,
I’ve got leaves growing up to the sunshine,
And the fruit that I bear is a sign of life in me.
I am shade from the hot summer sundown,
I am nest for the birds of the heaven,
I’m becoming what the Lord of trees
has meant me to be...
A strong, strong tree.
I saw a tree in the winter time,
When snow lay on the ground,
Straight as an arrow and pointing to the sky
And winter winds blew all around.
How do you stay so tall and strong?
I said to the wintertime tree
This is the song that my tree friend sang to me
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I saw a tree in the city street,
Where buildings blocked the sun,
Green and lovely I could see, it gave joy to everyone.
How do you grow in the city streets?
I said to the downtown tree,
This is the song that my tree friend sang to me:
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The Chime Calls Us to the Word About Life
Brud McWhorter
Word About Life Romans 12: 2-8
Rev. Dr. Timothy Tutt
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern the will of God - what is good, acceptable, and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Or as in one body we have many members and not all the members have the same function, so we who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher in teaching; the exhorter in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.”
Words for Mission
Led by Rev. Dr. Timothy Tutt and Brud McWhorter
One: We are called to embrace the beauty of our differences
and the strength of our unity.
All: We are called to be bridge-builders in a chaotic world, advocates for justice, and a sanctuary of welcome.
One: We leave this space, empowered by the Spirit, to widen
the circle of our community,
All: and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
One: These are the times!
All: We are the people!
One: All of Creation is blessed!
All: May we love all and serve all!
One: God be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Amen.
All: Amen.
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Sending Forth Song And God Said Yes
Shared by Tanner Bayles
And God said, Yes! Yes! Yes!
Said yes to the world once more.
Said Yes wish a cosmic roar,
Said open that other door,
Said yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!
For God said, Yes! Yes! Yes!
Let’s splash the sky with light,
Let’s float the earth in space,
Let’s dance away the night,
Said yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!
And God said, Yes! Yes! Yes!
Let’s make someone who’s free,
Creating life with love
And ruling earth with me.
Said yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!
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