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| − | Sunday, December 11th, 2011 | + | Sunday, April 14, 2024 |
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| − | 3rd Sunday in Advent
| + | The Third Sunday of Easter |
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| | =We Gather in God's Name= | | =We Gather in God's Name= |
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| − | '''Welcome'''
| + | ====Opening Song==== |
| | + | "I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Art" |
| | + | <embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUrklR-_EGw</embedvideo> |
| | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUrklR-_EGw Click here to view the video at YouTube.com] |
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| − | = A Cry from the Heart = | + | =We Hear God's Word= |
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| − | == Psalm 22 == | + | ====1st Scripture Reading==== |
| | + | ''Psalm 136'' |
| | + | <embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7P7dEqaFXg</embedvideo> |
| | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7P7dEqaFXg Click here to view the video at YouTube.com] |
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| + | ====2nd Scripture Reading==== |
| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=h0gffK-8nzk Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
| + | "Acts 3:12-19" |
| − | *[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%22&version=NIV Read the passage at biblegateway.com] | + | <embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHup5_wftGo</embedvideo> |
| | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHup5_wftGo Click here to view the video at YouTube.com] |
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| − | = Lifting Our Burdens to God = | + | =We Respond in Prayer= |
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| − | == The Gospel Lesson == | + | ====Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession==== |
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| + | Please stand when offering a prayer, so others will know you have the floor. |
| − | '''Matthew 11:28-29'''
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| − | Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
| + | ====The Lord's Prayer==== |
| | + | Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. |
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| − | == Candle Lighting Litany of Remembrance ==
| + | Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. |
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| − | ONE: We light this Advent candle to remember those persons who have been loved and lost. We pause to remember their name, their face, their voice. We give thanks for the memory that binds them to us this season which anticipates Christmas.
| + | Give us this day our daily bread, |
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| − | ALL: '''MAY GOD'S ETERNAL LOVE SURROUND THEM'''
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| − | ONE: We light this second candle to redeem the pain of loss: the loss of relationships, the loss of jobs, the loss of health. As we gather up the pain of the past, we offer it to You, O God, asking that into our open hands, You will place the gift of peace.
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| − | ALL: '''REFRESH, RESTORE, RENEW US, O GOD, AND LEAD US INTO YOUR FUTURE.'''
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| − | ONE: We light this third candle to remember ourselves this Christmas time. We pause and remember the past weeks, months and for some of us, years of down times. We remember the poignancy of memories, the grief, the sadness, the hurts, the pain of reflecting on our own mortality.
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| − | ALL: '''LET US REMEMBER THAT DAWN DEFEATS DARKNESS'''
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| − | ONE: This fourth candle is lit to remember our faith and the gift of hope which God offers to us in the Christmas story. We remember that God who shares our life, promises us a place and time of no more pain and suffering.
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| − | ALL: '''LET US REMEMBER THE ONE WHO SHOWS THE WAY AND WHO GOES WITH US INTO OUR TOMORROWS.'''
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| − | == Prayers of the People: ==
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| − | This is a time to lift specific prayers for yourself or others carrying heavy burdens. It can be as simple as a name. At the end of each prayer, please say, “Loving God, hear our prayer.” Everyone else can respond “And in your merciful love, answer.”
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| − | = Affirming God's Presence =
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| − | == Psalm 121==
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| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70_DcSEwMjw& Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
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| − | *[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%121&version=NIV Read the passage at biblegateway.com]
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| − | == Lighting Personal Candles ==
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| − | People are invited to light a personal candle in acknowledgment of whatever burden they want to give to God.
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| − | == Final blessing ==
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| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD6bmFvj4Bg& Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
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| − | Deep peace of the running wave to you.
| + | and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. |
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| − | Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
| + | Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, |
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| − | Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
| + | for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. |
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| − | Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
| + | Amen. |
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| − | Deep peace of the gentle night to you.
| + | =We Go in Peace= |
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| − | Moon and stars pour their healing light on you.
| + | ===Closing Hymn=== |
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| − | Deep peace of Christ.
| + | "Are Ye Able Said the Master" |
| | + | <embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7lEbRxFTkQ</embedvideo> |
| | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7lEbRxFTkQ Click here to view the video at YouTube.com] |
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| − | Christ the light of the world.
| + | ====Passing of the Peace==== |
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| − | Deep peace of Christ to you.
| + | ====Fellowship & Conversation==== |
Sunday, April 14, 2024
The Third Sunday of Easter
We Gather in God's Name
Opening Song
"I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Art"
We Hear God's Word
1st Scripture Reading
Psalm 136
2nd Scripture Reading
"Acts 3:12-19"
We Respond in Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Please stand when offering a prayer, so others will know you have the floor.
The 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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,
for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.
Amen.
We Go in Peace
Closing Hymn
"Are Ye Able Said the Master"
Passing of the Peace
Fellowship & Conversation
