Order of Worship
Welcome
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
O, brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
O fathers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O, fathers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
O mothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O, mothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
O sinners, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O, sinners, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
© Public Domain
Thanksgiving for Baptism
Water! Water! We praise you, O God, for water: the rain that nourishes animals and plants, and water for drinking and bathing and playing. We praise you, O God, for water.
We praise you, O God, for water.
We praise you, O God, for our water stories: a flood that cleansed the earth, Jesus baptized in the Jordan river, the washing of the disciples' feet. We praise you, O God, for water.
We praise you, O God, for water.
We praise you, O God, for this font, for through this water you have birthed us into the family of Christ, bathed us in forgiveness, and enlivened us in the Spirit. We praise you, O God, for baptism.
We praise you, O God, for baptism.
O God, you are the Ocean, sustaining the earth. You are the River, saving us from death. You are the Fountain, granting us health and well-being. We praise you, O God, today, tomorrow, and forever.
Amen.
Song of Praise Born Reborn by Justin Rimbo
Chorus:
Born, Reborn, Born, Reborn
Formed, Reformed
Souls with gladness Now adorned
Born, Reborn, Born, Reborn
Formed, Reformed
Praise our God Forever, more
Drown Us (Drown Us)
Raise Us (Raise Us)
Mark Us (Mark Us)
Claim Us (Claim Us)
Name Us (Name Us)
Heal Us (Heal Us)
Wash Us (Wash Us)
Seal Us (Seal Us)
Text and music © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.
Prayer
Kid Talk
Scripture Acclamation Marked with Love by Kevin Stillson
Alleluia! Washed by the water.
Alleluia! Marked with love.
© Kevin Stillson
Scripture
Message
Song Calm the Storm by Jonathan Rundman
Chorus:
Calm the storm, calm the storm
Tell the wind and the sea
to be peaceful
Calm the storm, calm the storm
Bring us safe to the shore,
calm the storm
When the evening had come
We set out in our boats
Far across the wide open sea
A great windstorm arose
And the waves crashed around
But the teacher had fallen asleep
He awoke to our cries
And he spoke to the skies
And the water was smooth as a mirror
In the stillness he called
Saying “Where is your faith?
I am with you. You have nothing to fear.”
© 2006 Jonathan Rundman and Salt Lady Music
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Prayers
Prayer Song Pour Us Out Like Water by Andra Moran and Teddy Morgan
Pour us out like water
on a thirsty world.
Send us out to share the peace
that we've found here.
May we offer up ourselves
humbled now to serve,
Send us with faith, send us with hope,
send us with love.
©2018 AMMO Music (ASCAP)/Teddy Morgan Music (BMI), admin. by BMG. AndraMoran.com. All rights reserved
Great Thanksgiving by Jonathan Rundman
L: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
L: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them up to God.
L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give God thanks and Praise.
Holy, holy, holy Lord.
God of pow'r and might,
heaven and earth are full,
full of your glory.
Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
©2023 Jonathan Rundman and Salt Lady Music (ASCAP) All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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.
Communion Song My Soul Will Rest by Larry Olson
When there's bread for all people
then my soul will rest
oh my soul, oh my soul
When there's bread for all people
then my soul will rest
oh my soul will rest
oh... oh...
When there's bread for all people
then my soul will rest
oh my soul will rest
When we all have safe shelter
then my soul will rest
oh my soul, oh my soul
When we all have safe shelter
then my soul will rest
oh my soul will rest
oh... oh...
When we all have safe shelter
then my soul will rest
oh my soul will rest
When there's peace on this planet
then my soul will rest
oh my soul, oh my soul
When there's peace on this planet
then my soul will rest
oh my soul will rest
oh... oh...
When there's peace on this planet
then my soul will rest
oh my soul will rest
Oh my soul
When I'm laid in the soil
then my soul will rest
© 2004 Dakota Road Music. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.
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 Peace Like a River African American spiritual
I've got peace like a river
I've got peace like a river
I've got peace like a river in my soul
I've got peace like a river
I've got peace like a river
I've got peace like a river in my soul
I've got joy like a fountain
I've got joy like a fountain
I've got joy like a fountain in my soul
I've got joy like a fountain
I've got joy like a fountain
I've got joy like a fountain in my soul
I've got love like an ocean
I've got love like an ocean
I've got love like an ocean in my soul
I've got love like an ocean
I've got love like an ocean
I've got love like an ocean in my soul
© Public Domain
Sending Words
