Prelude |
Elizabeth DuPont |
Welcome
Breakthrough Prayer
Almighty God,
open our eyes to the hopes and possibilities
you place before the church and in our lives.
Break through the barriers of our own making
as we say ‘yes’ to following your Spirit
on the path you illuminate before us.
Amen.
Call to Worship*
Blessed are you, O Lord of the Universe; you create the animals and give us the ability to train them and help us in our work.
O God, how wonderful are the works of your hands.
Blessed are you, O Lord of the Universe; for the sake of our comfort you bless us with pets as companions.
O God, how wonderful are the works of your hands.
Blessed are you, O Lord of the Universe; you care for us even as you care for the birds of the air.
O God, how wonderful are the works of your hands.
Blessed are you, O Lord of the Universe; you offered your Son to us as the passover lamb and in him willed that we should be called your children.
O God, your creation calls out in praise of your love and grace. Amen.
Song*
“His Eye Is on the Sparrow”
TFWS # 2146
Civilla Martin (Luke 12:6-7; John 14:1)
VERSE 1
Why should I feel
discouraged?
Why should
the shadows come?
Why should my heart
be lonely
and long for heaven
and home,
When Jesus is my portion?
My constant friend is he:
His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
REFRAIN
I sing because I’m happy,
(I’m happy,)
I sing because I’m free,
(I’m free,)
for his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
VERSE 2
“Let not your heart
be troubled,”
his tender word I hear,
and resting on his goodness,
I lose my doubts and fears;
though by the path he leadeth
but one step I may see:
His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
REFRAIN
I sing because I’m happy,
(I’m happy,)
I sing because I’m free,
(I’m free,)
for his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
VERSE 3
Whenever I am tempted,
whenever clouds arise,
when song gives place
to sighing,
when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to him,
from care he sets me free:
His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
Time of Prayer
& The Lord’s Prayer
Following each petition:
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
At the conclusion of the pastoral prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory forever.
Amen.
Musical Reflection
“A Place in the Choir”
Mike Mangan sings verses
Congregation sings refrain
REFRAIN
All God's critters got a place in the choir
Some sing low, some sing higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wires
Some just clap their hands
Or paws, or anything they got now
Children’s Time
Scripture
Message
Rev. Eric Taylor
“Music to My Ears: Harmony”
Musical Reflection
Elizabeth DuPont
Invitations & Offering
Song of Praise
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Prayer of Dedication
Great music and little birds remind us of your majesty. Huge sums of money and a widow’s coin are both honored when given to tell of your love, your justice, and your mercy. Receive these offerings as signs that we remember that you are greater than our music or our money, for you are the root of it all. Most of all, we marvel that you love us. We are saying thank you, God, as we present this offering in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Song
“This is My Father’s World”
VERSE 1
This is my Father's world,
and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
his hand the wonders wrought.
VERSE 2
This is my Father's world,
the birds their carols raise,
the morning light, the lily white,
declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
he shines in all that's fair;
in the rustling grass I hear him pass;
he speaks to me everywhere.
VERSE 3
This is my Father's world.
O let me ne'er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad!