Preparing Worship with Prayer

Time for Singing Time for Singing

Jesus bids us Shine 1. Jesus bids us shine with a pure clear light, like a little candle burning in the night. In this world is darkness, so let us shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine. Jesus bids us Shine 1. Jesus bids us shine with a pure clear light, like a little candle burning in the night. In this world is darkness, so let us shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

2. Jesus bids us shine first of all for him, well he sees and knows it if our light grows dim: Jesus walks beside us to help us shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine. 2. Jesus bids us shine first of all for him, well he sees and knows it if our light grows dim: Jesus walks beside us to help us shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

3. Jesus bids us shine then, for all around, many kinds of darkness in the world are found: sin, and want and sorrow, you in your small corner, and I in mine. 3. Jesus bids us shine then, for all around, many kinds of darkness in the world are found: sin, and want and sorrow, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

You Have Put On Christ You have put on Christ, in Christ you have been baptised. Hallelujah, hallelujah. You Have Put On Christ You have put on Christ, in Christ you have been baptised. Hallelujah, hallelujah.

Twende Sote 1. Twende sote, Kwa nyu-mba ya ba-ba Twende sote, Kwa nyu-mba ya ba-ba Kwe-nye-fu-ra-ha, fu-ra-ha, fu-ra-ha Twende Sote 1. Twende sote, Kwa nyu-mba ya ba-ba Twende sote, Kwa nyu-mba ya ba-ba Kwe-nye-fu-ra-ha, fu-ra-ha, fu-ra-ha

2. Come, go with me to my Father's house to my Father's house (sister!) Come, go with me to my Father's house where there is joy, great joy, great joy 2. Come, go with me to my Father's house to my Father's house (sister!) Come, go with me to my Father's house where there is joy, great joy, great joy

3. Welcome we will be in my Mother's house in my Mother's house in my Mother's house Wecome we, will be in my Mother's house where there is joy, great joy, great joy 3. Welcome we will be in my Mother's house in my Mother's house in my Mother's house Wecome we, will be in my Mother's house where there is joy, great joy, great joy

4. We will jump with joy to the house of God We will jump with joy to the house of God where there is joy, great joy, great joy. 4. We will jump with joy to the house of God We will jump with joy to the house of God where there is joy, great joy, great joy.

5. Twende sote, Kwa nyu-mba ya ba-ba Twende sote, Kwa nyu-mba ya ba-ba Kwe-nye-fu-ra-ha, fu-ra-ha, fu-ra-ha 5. Twende sote, Kwa nyu-mba ya ba-ba Twende sote, Kwa nyu-mba ya ba-ba Kwe-nye-fu-ra-ha, fu-ra-ha, fu-ra-ha

May the God of Peace Na Ji-jo-ho, ji-jo-ho ni tin. Po ome-po-po. A-men. Po ome-po-po. A-men May the God of Peace Na Ji-jo-ho, ji-jo-ho ni tin. Po ome-po-po. A-men. Po ome-po-po. A-men

May the God of Peace May the God of peace and of all good, may the God of peace and of all good be always with you. Amen! May God’s peace be with you. Amen! May the God of Peace May the God of peace and of all good, may the God of peace and of all good be always with you. Amen! May God’s peace be with you. Amen!

Listen, God is Calling Listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting, offering forgiveness, comfort and joy. Listen, God is Calling Listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting, offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.

I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus 1. A-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su mo-yo-ni. A-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su mo-yo-ni. I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus 1. A-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su mo-yo-ni. A-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su mo-yo-ni.

2. Si i-shi bi-la we-we, si i-shi bi-la we-we, si i-shi bi-la we-we mo-yo-ni Si i-shi bi-la we-we si i-shi bi-la we-we si i-shi bi-la we-we mo-yo-ni 2. Si i-shi bi-la we-we, si i-shi bi-la we-we, si i-shi bi-la we-we mo-yo-ni Si i-shi bi-la we-we si i-shi bi-la we-we si i-shi bi-la we-we mo-yo-ni

3. Ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su mo-yo-ni. Ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su mo-yo-ni. 3. Ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su mo-yo-ni. Ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su mo-yo-ni.

I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus 1. I thank you, thank you, Jesus, I thank you, thank you, Jesus, in my heart. I thank you, thank you, Jesus, in my heart. I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus 1. I thank you, thank you, Jesus, I thank you, thank you, Jesus, in my heart. I thank you, thank you, Jesus, in my heart.

2. I can’t live without you, yes, I can’t live without you, I can’t live without you in my heart. I can’t live without you, yes, I can’t live without you, I can’t live without you in my heart. 2. I can’t live without you, yes, I can’t live without you, I can’t live without you in my heart. I can’t live without you, yes, I can’t live without you, I can’t live without you in my heart.

3. I love you, love you, Jesus, I love you, love you, Jesus, in my heart. I love you, love you, Jesus, in my heart. 3. I love you, love you, Jesus, I love you, love you, Jesus, in my heart. I love you, love you, Jesus, in my heart.

There Is Room for All There is room for all in the shadow of God’s wing; there is room for all, sheltered in God’s love. And I rejoice and sing, “My refuge and my rock, in whom I trust.” There is room for all, there is room for all! There Is Room for All There is room for all in the shadow of God’s wing; there is room for all, sheltered in God’s love. And I rejoice and sing, “My refuge and my rock, in whom I trust.” There is room for all, there is room for all!

There Is Room for All Cha-cun a sa place a l’a-bri l’aile de Dieu; Cha-cun a sa place en l’a-mour de Dieu. De joie, je chan-te-rai: “Mon re-fuge en le-quel je me con-fie.” Cha-cun a sa place, Cha-cun a sa place There Is Room for All Cha-cun a sa place a l’a-bri l’aile de Dieu; Cha-cun a sa place en l’a-mour de Dieu. De joie, je chan-te-rai: “Mon re-fuge en le-quel je me con-fie.” Cha-cun a sa place, Cha-cun a sa place

Preparing Worship with Prayer

Greeting : The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. Psalm 24:1 Greeting : The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. Psalm 24:1

Welcome

Call to worship Feet : still, still now, upon the floor, no need to hurry. Hands : lie quietly at rest, no task to do just now. Call to worship Feet : still, still now, upon the floor, no need to hurry. Hands : lie quietly at rest, no task to do just now.

Body : relax in peace, serene; now calmly rest. Mind : let go the scurrying, let thought be still, so still. Body : relax in peace, serene; now calmly rest. Mind : let go the scurrying, let thought be still, so still.

Soul : in silence vast as space, reach, yearning, loving, unto God. Soul : in silence vast as space, reach, yearning, loving, unto God.

Let us pray facing east From the East, the direction of the rising sun, we receive peace and light and wisdom and knowledge. We are grateful for these gifts, O God. Let us pray facing east From the East, the direction of the rising sun, we receive peace and light and wisdom and knowledge. We are grateful for these gifts, O God.

facing south From the South comes warmth, guidance, and the beginning and the end of life. We are grateful for these gifts, O God. facing west From the West comes the rain, purifying waters, to sustain all living things. We are grateful for these gifts, O God. facing south From the South comes warmth, guidance, and the beginning and the end of life. We are grateful for these gifts, O God. facing west From the West comes the rain, purifying waters, to sustain all living things. We are grateful for these gifts, O God.

facing north From the North comes the cold and mighty wind, the white snows, giving us strength and endurance. We are grateful for these gifts, O God. facing upward From the heavens we receive darkness and light, the air of your breath, and messages from your winged creatures. We are grateful for these gifts, O God. facing north From the North comes the cold and mighty wind, the white snows, giving us strength and endurance. We are grateful for these gifts, O God. facing upward From the heavens we receive darkness and light, the air of your breath, and messages from your winged creatures. We are grateful for these gifts, O God.

facing downward From the earth we come and to the earth we will return. We are grateful for these gifts, O God. facing downward From the earth we come and to the earth we will return. We are grateful for these gifts, O God.

May we walk good paths, O God, living on this earth as brothers and sisters should; rejoicing in one another’s blessing, sympathizing in one another’s sorrows, and together with you, renewing the face of the earth. Amen May we walk good paths, O God, living on this earth as brothers and sisters should; rejoicing in one another’s blessing, sympathizing in one another’s sorrows, and together with you, renewing the face of the earth. Amen

Worship Words : Onesimus is much more than a slave. To me he is a dear friend, but to you he is even more, both as a person and as a follower of the Lord. Worship Words : Onesimus is much more than a slave. To me he is a dear friend, but to you he is even more, both as a person and as a follower of the Lord.

I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus 1. A-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su mo-yo-ni. A-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su mo-yo-ni. I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus 1. A-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su mo-yo-ni. A-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su, a-san-te sa-na Ye-su mo-yo-ni.

2. Si i-shi bi-la we-we, si i-shi bi-la we-we, si i-shi bi-la we-we mo-yo-ni Si i-shi bi-la we-we si i-shi bi-la we-we si i-shi bi-la we-we mo-yo-ni 2. Si i-shi bi-la we-we, si i-shi bi-la we-we, si i-shi bi-la we-we mo-yo-ni Si i-shi bi-la we-we si i-shi bi-la we-we si i-shi bi-la we-we mo-yo-ni

3. Ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su mo-yo-ni. Ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su mo-yo-ni. 3. Ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su mo-yo-ni. Ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su, ni-na-ku-pen-da Ye-su mo-yo-ni.

I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus 1. I thank you, thank you, Jesus, I thank you, thank you, Jesus, in my heart. I thank you, thank you, Jesus, in my heart. I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus 1. I thank you, thank you, Jesus, I thank you, thank you, Jesus, in my heart. I thank you, thank you, Jesus, in my heart.

2. I can’t live without you, yes, I can’t live without you, I can’t live without you in my heart. I can’t live without you, yes, I can’t live without you, I can’t live without you in my heart. 2. I can’t live without you, yes, I can’t live without you, I can’t live without you in my heart. I can’t live without you, yes, I can’t live without you, I can’t live without you in my heart.

3. I love you, love you, Jesus, I love you, love you, Jesus, in my heart. I love you, love you, Jesus, in my heart. 3. I love you, love you, Jesus, I love you, love you, Jesus, in my heart. I love you, love you, Jesus, in my heart.

Prayer of Confession: Prayer of Confession:

Sometimes, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. But Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Let us bring to God in prayer our burden of sin and our yoke of guilt, confident and trusting in the Spirit of grace. Sometimes, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. But Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Let us bring to God in prayer our burden of sin and our yoke of guilt, confident and trusting in the Spirit of grace.

We live in a world were some are powerful and some are weak. Some are strong and others are vulnerable.

Sometimes we think people who have less power have less value. Sometimes we use our power to force those who are weak to serve us.

But God you have made us all equal. And you want us to be friends. But God you have made us all equal. And you want us to be friends.

Help us to think of all people as friends and not as people higher or lower than us.

Help us to create a home where all are treated as people of value. We pray in Jesus’ name.

God the Creator brings you new life, forgives and redeems you. Take hold of this forgiveness, and live your life in the spirit of Jesus. Amen. God the Creator brings you new life, forgives and redeems you. Take hold of this forgiveness, and live your life in the spirit of Jesus. Amen.

The Word is Spoken Philemon

1 From Paul, who is in jail for serving Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is like a brother because of our faith. Philemon, you work with us and are very dear to us. This letter is to you 2 and to the church that meets in your home. It is also to our dear friend Apphia and to Archippus, who serves the Lord as we do. 1 From Paul, who is in jail for serving Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is like a brother because of our faith. Philemon, you work with us and are very dear to us. This letter is to you 2 and to the church that meets in your home. It is also to our dear friend Apphia and to Archippus, who serves the Lord as we do.

3 I pray that God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace! 4 Philemon, each time I mention you in my prayers, I thank God. 5 I hear about your faith in our Lord Jesus and about your love for all of God's people. 3 I pray that God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace! 4 Philemon, each time I mention you in my prayers, I thank God. 5 I hear about your faith in our Lord Jesus and about your love for all of God's people.

6 As you share your faith with others, I pray that they may come to know all the blessings Christ has given us. 7 My friend, your love has made me happy and has greatly encouraged me. It has also cheered the hearts of God's people. 8 Christ gives me the courage to tell you what to do. 6 As you share your faith with others, I pray that they may come to know all the blessings Christ has given us. 7 My friend, your love has made me happy and has greatly encouraged me. It has also cheered the hearts of God's people. 8 Christ gives me the courage to tell you what to do.

9 But I would rather ask you to do it simply because of love. Yes, as someone in jail for Christ, 10 I beg you to help Onesimus! He is like a son to me because I led him to Christ here in jail. 11 Before this, he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me. 9 But I would rather ask you to do it simply because of love. Yes, as someone in jail for Christ, 10 I beg you to help Onesimus! He is like a son to me because I led him to Christ here in jail. 11 Before this, he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me.

12 Sending Onesimus back to you makes me very sad. 13 I would like to keep him here with me, where he could take your place in helping me while I am here in prison for preaching the good news. 12 Sending Onesimus back to you makes me very sad. 13 I would like to keep him here with me, where he could take your place in helping me while I am here in prison for preaching the good news.

14 But I won't do anything unless you agree to it first. I want your act of kindness to come from your heart, and not be something you feel forced to do. 15 Perhaps Onesimus was taken from you for a little while so that you could have him back for good, 14 But I won't do anything unless you agree to it first. I want your act of kindness to come from your heart, and not be something you feel forced to do. 15 Perhaps Onesimus was taken from you for a little while so that you could have him back for good,

16 but not as a slave. Onesimus is much more than a slave. To me he is a dear friend, but to you he is even more, both as a person and as a follower of the Lord. 17 If you consider me a friend because of Christ, then welcome Onesimus as you would welcome me. 16 but not as a slave. Onesimus is much more than a slave. To me he is a dear friend, but to you he is even more, both as a person and as a follower of the Lord. 17 If you consider me a friend because of Christ, then welcome Onesimus as you would welcome me.

18 If he has cheated you or owes you anything, charge it to my account. 19 With my own hand I write: I, PAUL, WILL PAY YOU BACK. But don't forget that you owe me your life. 18 If he has cheated you or owes you anything, charge it to my account. 19 With my own hand I write: I, PAUL, WILL PAY YOU BACK. But don't forget that you owe me your life.

20 My dear friend and follower of Christ our Lord, please cheer me up by doing this for me. 21 I am sure you will do all I have asked, and even more. 20 My dear friend and follower of Christ our Lord, please cheer me up by doing this for me. 21 I am sure you will do all I have asked, and even more.

22 Please get a room ready for me. I hope your prayers will be answered, and I can visit you. 23 Epaphras is also here in jail for being a follower of Christ Jesus. He sends his greetings, 22 Please get a room ready for me. I hope your prayers will be answered, and I can visit you. 23 Epaphras is also here in jail for being a follower of Christ Jesus. He sends his greetings,

24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, who work together with me. 25 I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you! 24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, who work together with me. 25 I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you!

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Announcements Birthdays, Celebrations? Announcements Birthdays, Celebrations?

-Offering Song “What Can I Do?” -Offering Song “What Can I Do?”

What Can I Do? What can I do? What can I bring? What can I say? What can I sing? I’ll sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer. I’ll bring my love. I’ll do my share. What Can I Do? What can I do? What can I bring? What can I say? What can I sing? I’ll sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer. I’ll bring my love. I’ll do my share.

Prayers of the people

A New Creed: We are not alone, We live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and in creating, Who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, A New Creed: We are not alone, We live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and in creating, Who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,

To reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: To celebrate God’s presence, To live with respect in Creation, To reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: To celebrate God’s presence, To live with respect in Creation,

To love and serve others, To seek justice and resist evil, To proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, To love and serve others, To seek justice and resist evil, To proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.

Review Worship Words

There Is Room for All There is room for all in the shadow of God’s wing; there is room for all, sheltered in God’s love. And I rejoice and sing, “My refuge and my rock, in whom I trust.” There is room for all, there is room for all! There Is Room for All There is room for all in the shadow of God’s wing; there is room for all, sheltered in God’s love. And I rejoice and sing, “My refuge and my rock, in whom I trust.” There is room for all, there is room for all!

There Is Room for All Cha-cun a sa place a l’a-bri l’aile de Dieu; Cha-cun a sa place en l’a-mour de Dieu. De joie, je chan-te-rai: “Mon re-fuge en le-quel je me con-fie.” Cha-cun a sa place, Cha-cun a sa place There Is Room for All Cha-cun a sa place a l’a-bri l’aile de Dieu; Cha-cun a sa place en l’a-mour de Dieu. De joie, je chan-te-rai: “Mon re-fuge en le-quel je me con-fie.” Cha-cun a sa place, Cha-cun a sa place

Commissioning and Blessing

May Peace Be with You Sa-la-mun, Sa-la-mun Kul-la-heen! May Peace Be with You Sa-la-mun, Sa-la-mun Kul-la-heen!

May Peace Be with You May peace be with you ; may God’s peace be now with you! May Peace Be with You May peace be with you ; may God’s peace be now with you!