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Sharing the Peace

Song For the Beauty of the Earth Music: Conrad Koche; Text: Folliott S. Pierpoint

For the beauty of the earth,

for the beauty of the skies,

for the love which from our birth

over and around us lies:

Refrain:

Christ, our God, to thee we raise

this our sacrifice of praise.

For the wonder of each hour

of the day and of the night,

hill and vale and tree and flow'r,

sun and moon and stars of light:

For each perfect gift of thine,

peace on earth and joy in heav'n;

for thyself, best gift divine,

to our world so freely giv'n:

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Confession

To you, O God, all hearts are open, to you all desires known. We come to you, confessing our sins. Forgive us in your mercy, and remember us in your love. Show us your ways; teach us your paths; and lead us in justice and truth, for the sake of your goodness in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Words of Forgiveness

Song of Praise Your River O God by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson

Chorus: 

Your river, O God, is full of water 

water alive with justice and grace 

Your river, O God, 

it flows with mercy for every child 

through every time and place 

Every birth on this earth 

speaks the mystery 

Every heart, from the start, 

light for all to see

Come and hear all who fear, 

you are not alone 

Come and see, be set free, 

rest here in your home

As we grow, may we know, 

waves of hope surround

As we live may we give 

love that has no bounds

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Prayer

Kid Talk

Scripture Song Flow Through Us by Kevin Stillson

Let your Word flow through us

Let your Word flow through us

Flow through us

Flow through us

© Kevin Stillson

Scripture Matthew 5:13–20

Message

Song Jesus, the Light of the World Music: Traditional; Text: Charles Wesley, stanzas; George D. Elderkin

Hark! the herald angels sing, 

Jesus, the Light of the world;

"Glory to the newborn king," 

Jesus, the Light of the world.

Refrain:

We'll walk in the light, beautiful light,

come where the dewdrops 

of mercy are bright.

Shine all around us by day and by night,

Jesus, the Light of the world.

Joyful, all you nations, rise; 

Jesus, the Light of the world;

join the triumph of the skies; 

Jesus, the Light of the world.  

Christ, by highest heav'n adored, 

Jesus, the Light of the world;

Christ, the everlasting Lord! 

Jesus, the Light of the world.  

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of peace! 

Jesus, the Light of the world;

Hail the Sun of righteousness! 

Jesus, the Light of the world. 

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Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Prayers

Prayer Song Holy River by Brian Schroeder

God, river of life

Winding us through 

your mercy's stream

God, river of life

Healing our wounds, 

making us free

God, river of life

Cooling our fears, 

running to peace

God, river of life

Washing our tears, 

our yearnings to cease

Bridge:

Let the waters wear away, 

wear away stone

Let the current carry me, 

carry me home

Chorus:

Flow, flow, holy river

Flow, flow, holy river

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Lord's 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 and ever. Amen.

Holy Communion

Benediction by Kent Gustavson

May the Lord bless you and keep you.

May the Lord's face shine on you.

May the Lord be gracious to you.

May the Lord look on you 

and give you peace.

Amen. Amen.

Amen. Amen.

 © 2004 Kent Gustavson

Announcements

Song This Little Light of Mine African American spiritual

This little light of mine, 

I'm goin'-a let it shine; (x3)

let it shine, let it shine, 

let it shine.

Ev'rywhere I go, 

I'm goin'-a let it shine; (x3)

let it shine, let it shine, 

let it shine.

Jesus gave it to me,

I'm goin'-a let it shine; (x3)

let it shine, let it shine,

let it shine.

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