Order of Service 4-30-2023
“Powerlessness and Faith”
Led by Rev. Eric Cherry
Worship Partner: Renee Bucklinz
Ushers: Paula Greenwood and Janet Searles
Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Meg Carroll
Coffee Hour hosted by SEEJ
Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter

Chimes

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting by Liz Strong

Prelude Morning Dream by Hiroshi Yamaskaki

Opening Words

Opening Hymn #1007, There’s a River Flowing in My Soul

Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Time for All Ages

Children’s Recessional Sung to the tune of Frere Jacques
As you journey – As you journey
May you know – May you know
Love and hope go with you –
Love and hope go with you
Learn and grow – Learn and grow

Joys and Sorrows

Piano Interlude Richard Kearns Emlekere by V. Judit

Prayer “A New Serenity Prayer” by James Martin Sj

Sung Response #1031 Filled with Loving Kindness

A DRUMM Testimonial

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Offertory Melodie by Ignaz Brul

Reading from “Restored to Sanity” – Anonymous

Sermon

*Closing Hymn #201 Glory, Glory, Hallelujah

Closing Words by St. Francis

Carry the Flame