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Sharing the Peace

Song Come to the Water of Life by Ray Makeever

All who are thirsty for mercy,

all who are thirsty for love;

all who are thirsty for love, 

for mercy, come:

come to the Water of life.

All who are thirsty for healing,

all who are thirsty for touch;

all who are thirsty for touch, 

for healing, come:

come to the Water of life.

All who are thirsty for beauty,

all who are thirsty for truth;

all who are thirsty for truth,

for beauty, come:

come to the Water of life.

All who are thirsty for justice,

all who are thirsty for peace;

all who are thirsty for peace, 

for justice, come:

come to the Water of life.

© 1999 Ray Makeever, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.

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

©2007 Dakota Road Music. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.

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 3:13-17

Message

Song Child of the Water by Hans Peterson, Larry Olson and David Lee Brown 

Chorus: 

You're a child of the water,

child of the word, 

guided by promise and 

stories you've heard. 

God of the wounded 

knows you by name 

and carries you 

home ev'ryday.

From your first breath 

to the last step, all of the dance; 

down deep in your laughter, 

whatever your fears, try to remember

Life is a gift, time carries on, 

and you will grow; 

amidst your believing and throughout 

your doubt, something is sure

We journey together as children of God, 

sealed by the cross

©1998 Dakota Road Music. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899. All rights reserved.

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

God, river of life

Swelling with grace, 

sending us out

God, river of life

Let endless praise 

pour from our mouths

© 2009 GIA Publications, Inc. 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.

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 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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