Order of Worship

04-27-25

Prelude ~

Shared by Kate Vincent

Welcome and Announcements

Shared by Pastor Ken

Opening Words

Led by Pastor Ken

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.

Call to Worship

Led by Roy Zabarowski

One: We live at mystery's edge watching for a startling

luminescence or a word to guide us.

All: In fragile occurrence the Holy One presents

oneself and we must pause...

One: Daily, there are glimmers,

reflections of a seamless mercy

revealed in common intricacies.

All: These circles of grace spill out around us and announce

that we are part of this mystery.

Singing Our Faith ~ Draw the Circle Wide

by Ruth C. Duck and Jim Strethdee

Chorus

Draw the circle wide. Draw it wider sƟll.

Let this be our song, no one stands alone,

standing side by side

– Draw the circle wide.

God the stillpoint of the circle, round whom all creaƟon turns.

Nothing lost but held forever, in God’s gracious arms.

Chorus

Let our hearts touch far horizons, so encompass great and small.

Let our loving know no borders, faithful to God’s call!

Chorus

Let the dreams we dream be larger than we’ve ever dreamed

before.

Let the dream of Christ be in us, open every door.

Chorus

Opening Prayer

Led by Pastor Ken

Sharing the Peace

Led by Roy Zabarowski

Musical Interlude Calling Us Back Together ~ Allelu

Allelu! Allelu! Everybody sing Allelu!

For the Lord has risen, it is true.

Everybody sing Allelu!

On the third day he did rise, Allelu, Allelu!

Now he lives no more to die, Alleluia!

Chorus

Now we too can live anew, Allelu, Allelu!

Live in him need all we do, Alleluia!

Chorus



Celebrations

Led by Pastor Ken

Music for Thinking of You Cards

In the pew racks are cards with the title “Thinking Of You”. Please use these cards to write a note to someone so they know they are remembered and cared for. Put the card in the offering plate when it comes by and the church office will forward the cards to the person addressed in the card. This was one of the elements of our time together that you lifted up as important for all of us.

Thank you!

Offertory ~ Let It Be

Shared by Kate Vincent



Words for Mission

Led by Roy Zabarowski

One: Hold in your heart the certainty that the spirit of life is

with you always.

All: When our hearts are torn asunder or when we soar with sweet joy, we are never alone, never apart from the spirit that resides within us, that guides our lives and cherishes us always.

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!

Sending Forth Song ~ Companions On The Journey

by Carey Landry

Chorus

We are companions on our journey,

Breaking bread and sharing life.

In the love we bear is the hope we share

For we believe in the love of our God.

Yes, we believe in the love of our God.

1. No longer strangers to each other,

No longer strangers in God’s house,

We are blest and we are nourished,

By the love we all can share. Chorus

2. Although the journey may be rocky,

Although the way’s not always clear,

We will share God’s love a-plenty,

With all people far and near. Chorus

Sermon Reboot is ON for today.

This is a time to talk about the message and explore together using the ORID Art Form Conversation methodology. What is ORID? It stands for Observation, Reflection, Interpretation, and Decision. You will get the hang of it.