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St. Andrew’s United Church“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.”
February 8, 2015
- Churchill
Opening our Doors
Prelude Wendy HardmanWelcome & Announcements
- UCW Luncheon today!- Observer Subscriptions: $20.00
* Passing the Peace* Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
(Voices United #288 & Screen)
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Great is thy faithfulness, God our creator; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou has been thou forever wilt be.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided- great is thy faithfulness, ever to me!
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided- great is thy faithfulness, ever to me!
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow- wondrous the portion thy blessings provide.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided- great is thy faithfulness, ever to me!
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
* Invitation to WorshipOne: Let us build a house where love can dwell, and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hope and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; here the love of Christ shall end divisions:
ALL: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
One: Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat; a banquet hall on holy ground, where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space; when we share in Christ the feast that frees us:
ALL: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
One: Let us build a house where hands will reach beyond the wood and stone to heal and strengthen, serve and teach, and live the Word they've known. Here the outcast and the stranger bear the image of God's face; let us bring an end to fear and danger:
ALL: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
One: Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace; let this house proclaim from floor to rafter: ALL: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. - Marty Haugen (2006)
Opening our Hearts
Prayers for Peace & Candle Lighting
Silent Prayer & Lord’s Prayer (Voices United
#959)Presentation of Tithes & OfferingsOffertory Wendy Hardman* Song “God of Love” Screen
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. May our lives do your will, guide and guard us forever. Give us courage to stand for truth, help us care for others. God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. * Prayer of Dedication
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
* Hymn “God of Still Waiting” (More Voices #20 & Screen)
God of still waiting, God of deep longing, God of the heart’s true rest: hold us in fathomless peace, guard us with unwaning love.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Spirit of promise, Spirit of purpose, Spirit of ceaseless prayer: bathe us in life full and free, kindle our wonder and hope.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Word who comes to us, Word who lives with us, Word who disturbs and heals: silence our chattering fears, waken our unconscious faith.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Word true and faithful, hope-bringing Spirit, God of enfolding love: come in your fullness and grace; work through our lives for your praise.
- Words: Carl Daw - Music: Alfred Fedak
Opening our Minds
Children’s Message Rev. JamesAncient Wisdom: Mark 2:13-22Song “In You There is a Refuge”
(More Voices #84 & Screen)Contemporary Wisdom:
“Scary Close”, Donald MillerMessage Rev. James
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
In you there is a refuge, in you we find our peace. When all we know is chaos may our trust in you increase.
In you there is a silence, in you our minds are clear. When all we hear is discord, may your quiet draw us near.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
In you there is a vision, in you we learn to dream. When all we see is desert may you be our living stream.
In you there is a future, in you we find our way. When hope has shed its brightness may you show us a new day.
Opening our Minds
Children’s Message Rev. JamesAncient Wisdom: Mark 2:13-22Song “In You There is a Refuge”
(More Voices #84 & Screen)Contemporary Wisdom:
“Scary Close”, Donald MillerMessage Rev. James
Opening our Minds
Children’s Message Rev. JamesAncient Wisdom: Mark 2:13-22Song “In You There is a Refuge”
(More Voices #84 & Screen)Contemporary Wisdom:
“Scary Close”, Donald MillerMessage Rev. James
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
Story of James Robertson demonstrates to us that “COMMUNITY” is being radically reimagined today- and we are called to be a part of it!
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
1. SCRIPTURE: Reminds us that challenging the traditional understanding of what it means to have a community has always been an important aspect of our faith.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
2. BOOK: Tells us that changing our usual behavior, and what it means to be a community, will always be an essential element of our health.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
When we change our beliefs about community, and our behavior within community, we, too, can change the world!
Opening our Minds
Children’s Message Rev. JamesAncient Wisdom: Mark 2:13-22Song “In You There is a Refuge”
(More Voices #84 & Screen)Contemporary Wisdom:
“Scary Close”, Donald MillerMessage Rev. James
Opening our Lives
*Congregational PrayerThou who are over us, thou who are one
of us, thou who art:Give me a pure heart, that I may see
thee;a humble heart, that I may hear thee;a heart of love, that I may serve thee;a heart of faith, that I may abide in thee.
AMEN- Dag Hammerskjold (20th cent.)
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
* Hymn “Let All Things...” (More Voices #242 & Screen)
Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God our creator triumphantly raise; who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, by guiding us on to the end of our days.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
God’s banners are o’er us, pure light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth in the night; till shadows have vanished and darkness is banished, as forward we travel from light into light.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
By law God enforces, the stars in their courses and sun in its orbit obediently shine; the hills and the mountains, the rivers and fountains, the depths of the oceans proclaim God divine.
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
We, too, should be voicing our love and rejoicing; with glad adoration a song let us raise: till all things now living unite in thanksgiving, to God in the highest, hosanna and praise.
- Words: Katherine K. Davis- Music: Welsh folk melody
“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.” - Churchill
* Song "Love Us into Fullness"Love us into fullness, touch us with your grace; Jesus, in your mercy, draw us to your face.
Love us into fullness, hold us with your care, cheer us with your presence, here and everywhere.
Love us into fullness, and we will be strong; Jesus, walk beside us, full our hearts with song.
* Postlude Wendy Hardman
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!“Kites rise against the wind- not with it.”
- Churchill