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Sharing the Peace

Song Down to the River to Pray Traditional

Refrain:

As I went down to the river to pray

Studying about that good ol' way

And who shall wear the starry crown 

Good Lord, show me the way

O sisters, let's go down

Let's go down, come on down

O sisters, let's go down

Down in the river to pray

O brothers, let's go down

Let's go down, come on down

Come on, brothers, let's go down

Down in the river to pray

O fathers, let's go down

Let's go down, come on down

Come on, fathers, let's go down

Down in the river to pray

O mothers, let's go down

Let's go down, come on down

Come on, mothers, let's go down

Down in the river to pray

O sinners, let's go down

Let's go down, come on down

Come on, sinners, let's go down

Down in the river to pray

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Confession

Have mercy, O God, Against you, you alone, we have sinned. In your compassion, cleanse us from our sin and take away our guilt. Create in us a new heart and give us a steadfast spirit. Do not cast us away, but fill us with your Holy Spirit and restore your joy within us. Amen.

Words of Forgiveness

Song of Praise Glory in the Highest by Jonathan Rundman

Chorus:

Glory in the highest 

Glory be to God 

Glory in the highest 

and peace to all the earth 

Shaper of the universe 

Thanks and praise we sing 

Loving father, caring mother 

Hold us in your wings 

Jesus Christ the Lamb of God 

You wash our sins away 

At your table all are welcome 

Hear us as we pray 

Holy Spirit source of life 

Burning wild and free 

You are God the three in one 

Such a mystery

© 2006 Jonathan Rundman and Salt Lady Music (ASCAP) www.jonathanrundman.com

Prayer

Kid Talk

Gospel Acclamation by Jonathan Rundman

Alleluia, Alleluia.

Lord to whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life.

Alleluia.

Alleluia, Alleluia.

Lord to whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life.

Alleluia.

© 2006 Jonathan Rundman and Salt Lady Music (ASCAP) www.jonathanrundman.com

Scripture John 17:1-11

Message

Song What a Friend We Have in Jesus Music: Charles C. Converse; Text: Joseph Scriven

What a friend we have in Jesus,

all our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry

ev'rything to God in prayer!

Oh, what peace we often forfeit;

oh, what needless pain we bear--

all because we do not carry

ev'rything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?

Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged--

take it to the Lord in prayer.

Can we find a friend so faithful

who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness--

take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy-laden,

cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our refuge--

take it to the Lord in prayer.

Do your friends despise, forsake you?

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

In his arms he'll take and shield you;

you will find a solace there.

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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 Hallelujah by Hans Peterson 

Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

© 2011 Dakota Road Music. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899. All rights reserved.

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.

Lamb of God by Jonathan Rundman

Lamb of God you take away 

the sin of the world

Have mercy, mercy on us

Lamb of God you take away 

the sin of the world

Have mercy, mercy on us

Lamb of God you take away 

the sin of the world

Oh Grant us peace

Lamb of God

© 2006 Jonathan Rundman and Salt Lady Music

Benediction by Kent Gustafson

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 Guide Me Ever Great Redeemer Music: John Hughes; Text: William Williams

Guide me ever, great Redeemer,

pilgrim through this barren land.

I am weak, but you are mighty;

hold me with your pow'rful hand.

Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,

feed me now and evermore,

feed me now and evermore.

Open now the crystal fountain

where the healing waters flow;

let the fire and cloudy pillar

lead me all my journey through.

Strong deliv'rer, strong deliv'rer,

shield me with your mighty arm,

shield me with your mighty arm.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,

bid my anxious fears subside;

death of death and hell's destruction,

land me safe on Canaan's side.

Songs and praises, songs and praises,

I will raise forevermore,

I will raise forevermore.

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