Liturgy for wherever you are

Ninth Sunday of Pentecost

July 31, 2022

welcome to WORSHIP

Liturgy is an ancient word for worship that is usually translated as “the work of the people.” You’ll hear the voices of our pastoral staff and our community each week, and we are so grateful that this is the work we get to do together. We prayerfully plan our worship services trusting that the Spirit will use each element to shape us and our desires as we pursue the path of Christ.

HYMN sTUDies

We are in our preaching series on hymns that have been a part of our faith tradition over the years and formed us theologically as we have sung them in worship. Each week you’ll find the lyrics to the hymn being highlighted here for continued reflection.

Fontanelle

Clem Snide

May the sun always shine on you
And each day feel so bright and new
And may God hold you in the palm of His hand

May the moon always light your way
And love be forever and here to stay
And may God hold you in the palm of His hand
And may God hold you in the palm of His hand

When your time, you time has reached its end
Then may paradise be just around the bend

And if the world should turn its back to you
And it seems, seems there’s nothing left to do
Then may God hold you in the palm of His hand
Then may God hold you in the palm of His hand

You can give here! ❤️

Lyrics*

In Jesus’ Name

Darlene Zschech | Israel Houghton

God is fighting for us God is on our side
God has overcome yes
God has overcome
We will not be shaken we will not be moved
Jesus You are here

Carrying our burdens covering our shame
God has overcome yes
God has overcome
We will not be shaken we will not be moved
Jesus You are here

I will live I will not die
The resurrection pow'r of Christ
Alive in me and I am free
In Jesus' Name

I will live I will not die
I will declare and lift You high
Christ revealed and I am healed
In Jesus' Name

God is fighting for us pushing back the darkness
Lighting up the Kingdom that cannot be shaken
In the Name of Jesus enemy's defeated
And we will shout it out shout it out

All Creatures of Our God and King

Brent Milligan | David Crowder | St. Francis of Assisi | William Henry Draper

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia

Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in Heav'n along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia

Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him alleluia
Praise praise the Father praise the Son
And praise the Spirit three in One
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia

Holy, Holy, Holy

John Bacchus Dykes | Reginald Heber

Holy, holy, holy!
Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to Thee
Holy, holy, holy!
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy!
Though the darkness hide thee
Though the eye of sinful ones
Thy glory may not see
Only Thou art holy
There is none beside Thee
Perfect in power, in love, and purity

Holy, holy, holy!
Lord God Almighty
All thy works shall praise Thy name
In earth and sky and sea
Holy, holy, holy!
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity!

Doxology

Thomas Ken

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* CCLI # 108970

Credits

What a wonderful group of friends we had for this week’s service! John Jay welcomed and invited us into a communal practice of gratitude. Warren led us in our call to worship. Lindsay helped us to appreciate Corrie for her years of service on staff as our artist in residence. John Jay helped us to welcome our guests. Judy led us in communal prayer. Charles C. read scripture. John Jay provided us with a teaching to feed our spirits and returned at the end to offer up the benediction. Kathy O. invited us into a time of generosity through our offering. Paul provided the offertory. Our other musicians this morning were Leslie, Warren, Cynthia, Rick, and Dann. Chip and Judah reminded us of the different ways we are invited to participate in communal life together. Leslie oversaw the production while Harriet worked her technical magic to mix this special collaborative worship experience.