Gathering Hymn

Gathered here in the mystery of the hour,

Gathered here in one strong body.

Gathered here, in the struggle and the power,

Spirit, draw near.

Welcome

Catherine Farmer Loya, Director of Religious Education                                                    

Prelude (9:00)

Choral Prelude (11:00)

I've Been 'Buked and I've Been Scorned         arr. Calvin Taylor

Lift Every Voice and Sing                                                   Johnson                                

Chalice Lighting

James Witker (11:00)

Opening Hymn #6

Just as Long as I Have Breath

Covenant

Love is the doctrine of this church.     

The quest of truth is its sacrament,

And service is its prayer.

To dwell together in peace;

To seek knowledge in freedom;

To serve humankind in fellowship;

Thus do we covenant with each other.

Hymn of Praise

From all that dwell below the skies

Let songs of hope and faith arise

Let peace, good will on earth be sung

Through every land, by every tongue.           ~ based on Isaac Watts

Offering for the Westside Food Bank

Time for All Ages

DeReau Farrar, Director of Music

Song of Blessing

Go now in peace,

Go now in peace,

May the spirit of love surround you

As you go, as you go

On your way.                                                                    ~ Natalie Sleeth

A Time for Community

Offertory                        

Walk Around Heaven All Day                          James Cleveland

Tommy Dodson, vocalist

Prayer and Meditation

  Spoken

  Silent

  Hymn #391

Voice Still and Small

Reading

Music for the Morning (9:00)

Choral Anthem            (11:00)

How I Got Over                                                             Clara Ward

He Never Failed Me Yet                                               Robert Ray

Sermon

"What We Choose”                                  Catherine Farmer Loya                                  

Closing Hymn #112

Do You Hear?

Benediction

Postlude                          (9:00)

                                       (11:00)

Higher Ground                                                     arr. Mark Hayes

The Storm Is Passing Over                                  Charles Tindley

Extinguishing the Chalice