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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:

© 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 Joshua 3:14-17

Message 

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.

© Public Domain

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 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 All Belong Here Music: Hannah Rand Lyrics: Lenora Rand

When you’re not sure 

who you really are 

When all you feel 

is the shape of your scars 

And you have more wounds 

than you can count 

Open your eyes, look all around 

You aren’t alone, this is your home 

Chorus:

Come and remember 

who you are here 

Do this to remember who I am 

Come and remember you belong here 

All belong here 

When you don’t know how to forgive 

When locked doors 

seem like the only way to live 

And you’ve got more questions 

than you can count 

Open your eyes, look all around 

You aren’t alone, this is your home 

Bridge: 

At this table come as you are 

Broken and bleeding’s ok 

At this table eat and be filled 

Come and drink in this grace. 

© 2017 Plural Guild 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

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Song Go, My Children, with My Blessing Music: Welsh traditional; Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda

Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone.

Waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own.

In my love’s baptismal river 

I have made you mine forever.

Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own.”

“Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.

Here you learned how much I love you, what I can cure.

Here you heard my dear Son’s story, 

here you touched him, saw his glory.

Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.”

“Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me.

Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.

Here my Spirit’s power filled you, 

here my tender comfort stilled you.

Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.”

© 1983 Concordia Publishing House. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.

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