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Call to Worship (based on Genesis 1: 1-4, 4a)
Let there be light and dark within us; |
Opening Prayer
Open to your creation we come, O God. |
This Is God's Wondrous World (VU 296)
This is God's wondrous world, |
This is God's wondrous world, The birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, Declare their maker's praise. This is God's wondrous world. God shines in all that's fair, In the rustling grass or mountain pass, God's voice speaks everywhere. |
This is God's wondrous world. O let me ne'er forget That though the wrong Seems oft so strong. God is the ruler yet. This is God's wondrous world: Hhy should my heart be sad? Let voices sing, let the heavens ring: God reigns, let earth be glad! |
Called by Earth and Sky (MV 135)
Refrain: |
Precious these waters, endless seas, Deep ocean's dream, Waters of healing, rivers of rain, The wash of love again. R.
Precious this gift, the air we breathe; |
Precious these mountains, ancient sands; Vast fragile land. Seeds of our wakening, rooted and strong, Creation's faithful song. R.
Precious the fire that lights our way, |
Lord, You Give The Great Commission (VU 512 verses 1, 2, 4, 5 )
Lord, you give the great commission: |
Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervour, Draw us closer in community; With the Spirit's gifts empower us For the work of ministry. |
Lord, You Show Us Love's True Measure: "Father, What They Do, Forgive." Yet We Hoard As Private Treasure All That You So Freely Give. May Your Care And Mercy Lead Us To A Just Society: With The Spirit's Gifts Empower Us For The Work Of Ministry. |
Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us for the work of ministry. |