Order of Service - October 2, 2016 "Stitches, Staples & Glue"
Date of Service:
October 2, 2016
*Gathering Hymn Bind Us Together
Bind us together, oh bind us together,
with cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, oh bind us together,
oh bind us together with love.
Prelude Improvisation on Avinu Malkeinu Danny Gledhill
Welcome
Chalice Lighting James Witker
*Opening Hymn #163 For Earth Forever Turning
*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 The Broken Flute Aaron McEmrys
Song of Blessing #118 This Little Light of Mine Traditional
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine...
Ev’rywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine...
Life Together
Pulpit Message Lifespan Religious Education Committee
Sabina Mayo-Smith
Offering Danny (9am) Thomas Dorsey
Communio (11am) Antonio Lotti
Devotional Time Pale Blue Dot Carl Sagan
Silence
Sung Response #1001 Comfort Me
Comfort me, comfort me, comfort me oh my soul.
Comfort me, comfort me, comfort me oh my soul.
Sing with me...
Speak for me...
Dance with me...
Comfort me...
Reading Kindness Naomi Shihab Nye
Music for the Morning Precious Lord (9am) Thomas Dorsey
Lead Me Home (11am) Eric William Barnum
Sermon Stitches, Staples, Glue Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
*Closing Hymn #1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place
*Benediction
Musical Response Umoja Zanaida Robles
*Please stand in body or in spirit
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Greeters: Denise Helton, Tom Foretich & Barbara Gibbs
Ushers: Steve DePaul, Peggy Kharraz, Greg Wood & Michael Young
Coffee: Deirdre Dietel, Peggy Rhoads, Kit Shaw & Alicia Van Ooyen
Welcome Table: Barbara Gibbs & Linda Van Ligten
Bookstore: Sarah Harper
Service Notes
Today 40% of our non-pledge offering will go to Our House Grief Support Center. Grief is a natural
reaction after the death of someone close. Yet in our society few people are prepared for the intensity
and duration of the grief process. Our House was founded on the premise that grievers need
understanding, support, and connection. For over twenty years, Our House has helped thousands of
grieving children, teens, and adults as they embark upon their journeys to hope and healing. For
support: 1.888.417.1444 or www.ourhouse-grief.org.