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Sharing the Peace

Song Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading by Wilson Niwagila

Gracious Spirit, heed our pleading,

fashion us all anew.

It's your leading that we're needing,

help us to follow you.

Refrain

Come, come, 

come, Holy Spirit, come.

Come, come, 

come, Holy Spirit, come.

Come to teach us, come to nourish 

those who believe in Christ.

Bless the faithful, may they flourish, 

strengthened by grace unpriced.

Guide our thinking and our speaking

done in your holy name.

Motivate all in their seeking,

freeing from guilt and shame. 

© 1968 Makumira Theological College, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.

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 14:15-21

Message

Song God Be with You Till We Meet Again Music: William G. Tomer; Text: Jeremiah E. Rankin

God be with you till we meet again;

by good counsels guide, uphold you,

with a shepherd's care enfold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

Chorus:

Till we meet, till we meet, 

till we meet at Jesus' feet;

till we meet, till we meet,

God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again;

holy wings securely hide you,

daily manna still provide you;

God be with you till we meet again. 

God be with you till we meet again;

when life's perils thick confound you,

put unfailing arms around you;

God be with you till we meet again. 

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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.

Remembrance of Baptism

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 My Life Flows On in Endless Song by Robert Lowry  

My life flows on in endless song;

above earth's lamentation,

I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn

that hails a new creation.

Chorus:

No storm can shake my inmost calm

while to that Rock I'm clinging.

Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,

how can I keep from singing?

Through all the tumult and the strife,

I hear that music ringing.

It finds an echo in my soul.

How can I keep from singing? 

What though my joys and comforts die?

The Lord my Savior liveth.

What though the darkness gather round?

Songs in the night he giveth. 

The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,

a fountain ever springing!

All things are mine since I am his!

How can I keep from singing? 

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