Order of Worship

03-2-25

Prelude ~

Shared by Christine Kyhn

Pre-Service Song ~ We Are the Family

Chorus

We are the family and we are the home,

We are the mountain where love can be

known.

We are the voices and we are the hands

For bringing peace to our land.

(Repeat)

1. And in our family all are welcome,

Doesn’t matter who you are,

In our home there’s always room

So plan to stay.

On our mountain where we labor

There’s much work that’s left to do,

And your talents would be helpful if you stay.

Chorus

2. And in our family ev’ry nation,

Ev’ry planet, ev’ry race,

Ev’ryone is always welcome to our home.

And with our voices let us tell you

That we mean just what we say,

And with our hands united, let us pray.

We are the family and we are the home,

We are the mountain where love can be

known.

We are the voices and we are the hands

For bringing peace to our land.

(Repeat)

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 Linda Pape

One: As we gather let us claim some stillness,

some silence. A space and time to wonder...

(Silence)

The curious thing about wonder is that it sets

human beings apart from all other life forms.

All: Wonder gives us not only the capacity to

enjoy and respect nature, but also the

sense that we are part of a wider world.

One: Wonder excites us to look beyond immediate

survival needs to broader and far reaching

contexts.

All: Wonder also moves us to gratitude and

our gratitude compels us to make noise.

One: We can be a noisy bunch, so let us sing!

Singing Our Faith ~ No Matter Who

by Roger Miller

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.

Chorus

3. Together we will sing, worship bring

Hands and hearts outstretched to all

Jesus praise, hearts a-blaze; listen to God’s call.

Chorus

4. The God who spoke through Christ, speaks to us,

Listen to our Savior’s call

Welcome home, welcome in; the Table’s set for all.

Chorus

Celebrations

Led by Pastor Ken

At this time, we share moments from our lives: birthdays,

anniversaries, and words of peace and justice. We celebrate

sorrows and grief as part of our comprehensive view of life.

Give voice to goodness!

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!

Celebration of the One Table

(The servers are invited to take their places. Zoomers are invited to get bread and juice from their cupboards.)

Celebrating Our Table and Community

Led by Linda Pape

One: In response to the gifts of life and love we

gather together in awe.

All: To celebrate our table and community.

One: We embrace all with unconditional love and

gracious acceptance

All: All are welcome; all are valued.

One: Today we celebrate the place of inclusion,

unity and the progressive way of justice and

life.

All: We commit to life, to worthy and

essential deeds and happiness for all.

One: We find a window to mystery and the God

of many understandings through the one we

call Jesus and the way he loved and served.

All: Also, we seek the insights of other

faiths and spiritual leaders.

One: We are a community of open minds and

warm hearts,

All: Striving for and living out greater unity

and peace in the world.

One: We seek expression and experiences of God within, between and beyond thought, word and action.

All: Together we continue the exciting

unity-filled adventure of humanity.

One: All this meaning is packed into our sharing?

All: Yes, it is and more.

Sharing the Cup and Bread

Shared by Rev. Ken Heintzelman

(Please come forward because all are welcome.

All of our bread is gluten-free. Our offering for the

communion baskets is dedicated to Immigration

Justice ministries.)

Communion Hymn ~ For Everyone Born

by Shirley Murray and Joy Patterson

1. For everyone born, a place at the table,

For everyone born, clean water and bread,

A shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,

For everyone born, a star overhead.

And God will delight when we are creators

Of justice and joy, compassion and peace:

Yes, God will delight when we are creators

Of justice, justice and joy.

2. For woman and man, a place at the table,

Revising the roles, deciding the share,

With wisdom and grace, dividing the power,

For woman and man, a system that’s fair.

Chorus

3. For young and for old, a place at the table,

A voice to be heard, a part in the song,

The hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled,

For young and for old, the right to belong.

Chorus

4. For just and unjust, a place at the table,

Abuser, abused, with need to forgive,

In anger, in hurt, a mindset of mercy,

For just and unjust, a new way to live.

Chorus

Offerings and Offertory ~

Shared by Christine Kyhn



Dedication of Ourselves and Offerings

Led by Linda Pape

One: God of splendor, your goodness sustains us,

and your graciousness gives us hope.

All: May we and these gifts of bread, wine

and money be used to further your way

of love, hope, and justice.

Word About Life

Shared by Rev. Ken Heintzelman

Words for Mission

Led by Linda Pape

One: As you prepare to leave this sacred space

pack away a piece of this church in your

heart. Wrap it carefully like a precious gem.

Carry it with you through the joys and

sorrows of your days...

Let its gentle glow strengthen you, warm

you, remind you of all that is good and true

until you gather here again in this place of

love. 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 ~ Sending Forth Song

(Tune: Come Thou Fount, Nettleton 8787 D)

In the midst of all our living

may our hearts be filled with grace.

Streams of goodness ever flowing

call for songs of highest praise.

May we seek and find encouragement;

may our choices worthy be.

As we journey on together,

may we know integrity.

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