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Sharing the Peace

Gathering 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:

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Confession

God of mercy, when sin and death hover around us, and bitterness finds us, and words of peace escape us, gather us into you. We confess that we often fall short of your call for our lives, yet you meet us with mercy. We confess that we miss the mark on caring for ourselves and the world you made, yet you restore us with compassion. The newness of life found in Christ begins with the gift of forgiveness. Pry us loose from the ways of the world, instead leading us in your holy name. Amen.

Forgiveness

Hymn of Praise by Kevin Stillson

Chorus:

Glory! Glory!

Glory to God on High!

Grant peace to us,

peace to us your people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

Almighty God and Father.

We worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory!

Jesus Christ, only Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God.

You take away the sin of the world.

Have mercy and hear our prayer.

You are the holy one.

You alone are the Lord.

You alone are the most high.

Christ, Spirit, and the Father.

© Kevin Stillson

Prayer

Kid Talk

Scripture Acclamation by Kevin Stillson

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! To whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life.

Alleluia!

© Kevin Stillson

Scripture Mark 10:2–16

Message

Song of the Day Blest Be the Tie That Binds Music: Johann G. Nägeli; Text: John Fawcett

Blest be the tie that binds

our hearts in Christian love;

the unity of heart and mind

is like to that above.

Before our Father's throne

we pour our ardent prayers;

our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,

our comforts and our cares.

We share our mutual woes,

our mutual burdens bear,

and often for each other flows

the sympathizing tear.

From sorrow, toil, and pain,

and sin we shall be free;

and perfect love and friendship reign

through all eternity.

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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 Hope of All Creation by Hans Peterson

Hope of all creation,

healer of relations.

We lift our prayer to you.

We lift our prayer to you.

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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 Lamb of God by Kevin Stillson

Lamb of God, you take 

away the sin of the world.

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take 

away the sin of the whole world.

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take 

away the sin of the world.

Grant us peace.

© Kevin Stillson

Benediction Song 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 - What's Happening

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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