OOS 6-12-22|
Appreciation Sunday
Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras

Thank you to our Worship volunteers: Worship Partner: Sarah Quigg; Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Kamila Barzykowski; and our Usher: Sandra Norris

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting by Pat Hoertdoerfer (adapted)

Prelude: Can You Hear the Flower Song by L. Orsa

Opening Words by Andrew Backus (adapted)

Opening Hymn: #347 Gather the Spirit

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: Japanese Pagoda with Reflection in Water by L. Orsa

Prayer by Rev. Mark Belletini (adapted)

Song in Response #1010 Oh We Give Thanks

Offering: Our June Recipient of Share the Plate Is Yemen Aid. The Yemeni civil war has led to the largest humanitarian crisis on earth. Yemen Aide provides urgent aid and long-term sustainable projects by varying aid from district to district and province to province within the Republic of Yemen. Yemen’s current conflict has over two-thirds of the country’s population facing imminent starvation and famine and half of Yemen’s medical facilities have closed its operations. To donate http://34.197.179.157/donate/ 

Offertory: Gentle Sunshine by K. Rebecca

Tying and Connections 

Appreciations

Sermon

Closing hymn: #1028 The Fire of Commitment

Closing words

Carry the Flame