OOS 4-10-22
Led by Rev. DL Helfer

Thank you to our Worship Partner: Renee Bucklin

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting: “Who We Are Called to Be” by Pat Uribe-Lichty

Prelude:  Menuet by J. S. Bach

Opening Words 

Opening Hymn:  #368 Now Let Us Sing

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

Joys and Sorrows: When the Moon Kisses the Ocean by L. Orsa

Prayer: “A Prayer for My Queer and Trans Siblings,” Jess Reynolds

Offering: Our April Recipient of Share the Plate Is Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders provides impartial medical relief to the victims of war, disease, and natural or man-made disaster, without regard to race, religion, or political affiliation. The organization provides medical aid where it’s needed most—independent, neutral, and impartial.  To donate http://34.197.179.157/donate/ 

Offertory: Antienne by A. Lartiu

Interlude: #1009 Meditation on Breathing 

Sermon: “And with a Great Leap Forward…”

Closing hymn:  #318 We Would Be One

Closing words:  “All of Us Need All of Us to Make It” by Rev. Theresa Ines Soto

Carry the Flame