Order of Service - Oct. 8, 2017 "Getting to the Heart of the Matter"
Date of Service:
October 8, 2017
October 8, 2017 Getting to the Heart of the Matter
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*Gathering Hymn #368 Now Let Us Sing
Call to Worship Abby Arnold, Worship Associate
Chalice Lighting We have all known the long loneliness,
and we have learned
that the only solution is love,
and that love comes with community. Dorothy Day
Music for the Morning Caro Mio Ben by Giuseppe Giordani (9am)
Amor Vittorios by Giovanni Gastoldi (11am)
Welcome
*Opening Hymn #1015 I Know I Can
*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
Song of Blessing #118 This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine...
Everywhere I go...
All around the world...
Life Together
Offering
Offertory Anthem We Are the Movers and Shakers by Bettie Ross
Devotional Time
Reading The Dance Oriah Mountain Dreamer
Pastoral Prayer
Silence
Musical Response
Sermon Getting to the Heart of the Matter Rev. Greg Ward
Going Deeper
*Closing Hymn #1028 Fire of Commitment
*Benediction
Musical or Choral Benediction
Invitation to Fellowship
*Please stand in body or in spirit
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Greeters: [9am: Dwight Flowers] [11am: Barbara Gibbs & Patricia Wright]
Ushers: [9am: Tom Early & Jila Tayefehnowrooz] [11am: Nina Emerson & Ned Wright]
Coffee: [9am: Phyllis Kory] [11am: Alice Hall & Linda van Ligten]
Welcome Table: [9am: Barbara Gibbs] [11am: Sheila Cummins]
Bookstore: [9am & 11am: Sarah Harper]
Service Notes
Today, 40% of our offering will go to to UCLA Cancer Center, to support those who are learning to live with - and beyond - cancer. Those who face these challenges often feel frightened and alone but, with help, often find a special courage and wisdom to inspire those around them. Please give what you can to bring more courage and wisdom into our world. Thank you!
“Caro Mio Ben” (My Sweet Beloved)
My Sweet Beloved,
Believe me on this:
Without you,
My heart languishes
I, your faithful one,
Can’t catch my breath!
Cease, cruel one,
So much torment!
“Amor Vittorioso” (Victorious Love)
Come ye all armed,
O my strong soldiers, Fa, la, la
I am unconquered love,
The sure archer.
Fear not at all,
But in fine ranks united
Follow me courageously, Fa, la, la
They seem great heroes,
Those who are against you. Fa, La, la
But before them who know how to strike
They cannot defend themselves.
Fear not at all
But courageous and strong,
Be lively and fight. Fa, la, la
~ translation, Zanaida Robles