Order of Service: March 18, 2018 "My Stroke of Insight"
Date of Service:
March 18, 2018
March 18, 2018 “My Stroke of Insight”
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*Gathering Hymn #1010 We Give Thanks
Call to Worship Catherine Grasso Worship Associate
Chalice Lighting Untitled Author Unknown
Our different paths come together in this Holy place.
Graced by the history of our free religious heritage.
Let us be mindful of the forces deep within which call us to
become more than we are.
May this hour bring rest and renewal, comfort and challenge.
May we be reminded here of our highest aspirations, and
inspired to bring our gifts of love and service to the altar
of humanity.
May we know once again that we are not isolated beings,
but that we are connected – in mystery and in wonder
to each other, to this community and to the universe.
Music for the Morning The Oneness of Everything by Jim Scott (9am)
Acceptance by Daniel Gledhill (11am)
Welcome
*Opening Hymn #20 Be Thou My Vision
*Covenant Love is the doctrine of this church.
The quest for 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, goodwill on earth be sung
Through every land, by every tongue.
Offering for the Westside Food Bank
Time for All Ages “How Does This Look?” by Kathleen Hogue
*Song of Blessing #1053 How Could Anyone
How could anyone ever tell you
you were anything less than beautiful?
How could anyone ever tell you
you were less than whole?
How could anyone fail to notice
that your loving is a miracle?
How deeply you’re connected to my soul
Life Together
Pulpit Message
Offering Planned Parenthood
Offertory Anthem Rivers of Babylon by Trevor McNaughton
and company, arr. Jenson (9am)
Here We Have Gathered by Steve Wight (11am)
Devotional Time
Reflection
Pastoral Prayer
Silence
Musical Response
Sermon My Stroke of Insight Rev. Greg Ward
Going Deeper
*Closing Hymn #201 Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!
*Benediction
Musical Benediction
Invitation to Fellowship
*Please stand in body or in spirit
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Greeters: Audrey Lyness (9am); Roberta Frye & David Olson (11am)
Ushers: Bonnie Brae & David Goetz (9am); Hugo Contreras & Michael Young
Coffee: Alice Hall & Eileen McCormack (9am); Cathy Wolfson & Sylvia Young (11am)
Welcome Table: Sheila Cummins (9am); Barbara Gibbs (11am)
Bookstore: Sarah Harper (9am & 11am)
Service Notes
Today, 40% of our offering will go to Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. We offer compassionate care, backed by medical experts and more than 100 years of research in reproductive health. It provides information about choices for women who are pregnant, referrals, birth control and medical care for women. Please give what you can to help out those who need our support in our larger community. Thank you!