Service outline for February 12

ORDER OF WORSHIP
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Prelude, "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" (The Sacred Harp)

Welcome and Announcements,
Acknowledgement of the Land

Gathering Song, MV #146: "The Kingdom of God"

The kingdom of God is justice and peace
and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Come, Lord, and open in us
the gates of your kingdom. Repeat.

Lighting the Candles and Placing the Bible

Sung Response, MV #59: “Alleluia, Praise to God”
1. Alleluia, praise to God.
Alleluia, praise to God.
Praises, high praises,
we bring you, O God.
Alleluia, praise to God

2. Songs of joy sing out to God.
Songs of joy sing out to God.
Dancing and singing,
we praise you, O God.
Songs of joy sing out to God.

3. Beat the drums, sing out to God.
Beat the drums, sing out to God.
Praises, high praises,
we bring you, O God.
Beat the drums, sing out to God.

The Passing of the Peace
One: The Peace of Christ be with you all.
All: And also with you!

MV #173: "Put Peace Into Each Other’s Hands"

Put peace into each other’s hands
and like a treasure hold it,
protect it like a candle flame,
with tenderness enfold it.

Opening Prayer

Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-43 (Parables of Jesus)
One: Listen to what the Spirit is saying.
All: Thanks be to God!

The Kidz Choir: "Grow In Me" (Long/Pote)

Story, "Parable of Parables"

Anthem, "Be Thou My Vision" (Hal Hopson)

Work Time

Centering Song: "In the Sound and in the Silence" (Nancy Nelson)

In the sound and in the silence,
may Holy Wisdom draw near.
Let us feel the power of hearts and minds
that are joined in Thanksgiving
and praising and longing
and hoping for Love to appear.

We Bless our Offerings

Invitation to the Offering,
   Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures high and low;
Give thanks to God in love made known:
Creator, Word and Spirit One.

Feast

Prayers of the Community and the prayer Jesus gave us (sung VU #959)

Sending Hymn, MV #209: "Go Make A Difference"
Refrain: Go make a diff’rence.
                We can make a diff’rence.
                Go make a diff’rence in the world.
                Go make a diff’rence.
                We can make a diff’rence.
Go make a diff’rence in the world.
(Repeat refrain)

1. We are the salt of the earth,
called to let the people see
the love of God for you and me.
We are the light of the world,
not to be hidden but be seen.
Go make a diff’rence in the world. Refrain.

2. We are the hands of Christ
reaching out to those in need,
the face of God for all to see.
We are the spirit of hope;
we are the voice of peace.
Go make a diff’rence in the world. Refrain.

3. So let your love shine on,
let it shine for all to see.
Go make a diff’rence in the world.
And the spirit of Christ
will be with us as we go.
Go make a diff’rence in the world. Refrain.

Sending and Closing Blessing

Choral Blessing
The peace of the earth be with you,
The peace of the heavens too;
The peace of the rivers be with you,
The peace of the oceans too.
Deep peace falling over you,
God’s peace growing in you.