*You are invited to rise in body or in spirit.​

 

PRELUDE​

Andante in G
“The Pilgrims Song of Hope”
Edouard Batiste

RINGING OF THE BELL​​​​​​

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WELCOME​

(Leader/People)

Seekers and believers, people of faith,

and people of no faith at all,

no matter who you are,

no matter where you are on life’s journey…

You are welcome here.

 

OPENING PRAYER​

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*CALL TO WORSHIP

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One: Eternal God, whose breath is the universe, whose Word is the world—
All: amazed, we praise you.

One: Your land holds us.
All: Your sky breathes in us.
One: Trees stand around us like ancestors.
All: Birds sing to us like friends.
One: Rivers flow with tears of joy.

All: Living beings nourish and walk with us.

One: In the end the earth receives us.

All: All Creation is Your love poured out;
we receive it with joy, care for it with gratitude,
and in unity with all Creation worship you, O God. Amen.

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*GATHERING HYMN

To You, O God, All Creatures Sing

NCH #17 vs. 1,4,5​

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To you, O God, all creatures sing,

and all creation, every thing

sings your praises, alleluia!

 

Your burning sun with golden beam,

your silver moon with softer gleam

sing your praises, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

To you, O God, day after day,

your planet earth in every way,

sings your praises, alleluia!

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As savory fruit and fragrant flower

show forth your glory and your power,

singing praises, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

Now we who are of tender heart,

forgiving others, take our part,
to sing your praises, alleluia!    

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To you we lift our pain and care,
receive the burdens that we bear,

singing praises, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
 

CHILDREN'S MOMENT

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SCRIPTURE

Genesis 1:24-28 and Genesis 2:15-22

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REFLECTION

Rev. Ben Konecny

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SPECIAL MUSIC

Allison’s Song

Eli Schamane
Allison Shoemake, soprano
Eli Schamane, piano

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CALL TO THANKSGIVING

Please visit our giving page if you prefer

to make a gift online. Thank you for your generosity.

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DOXOLOGY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures here below
Praise God above ye heavenly host
Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE​ 

& THE LORD'S PRAYER

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CLOSING HYMN

God Be With You

    NCH #81 vs. 1, 3

 

God be with you till we meet again;
By good counsel guide, uphold you,
With a shepherd's care enfold you;
God be with you till we meet again.

Refrain:
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again;
When life’s perils thick confound you,
Put unfailing arms around you:
God be with you till we meet again. (Refrain)
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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BENEDICTION​

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POSTLUDE

Toccata

Remigio Renzi