St. Andrew’s United Church “Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner March 29, 2015

Opening our Doors PreludeDoug Bothwell Welcome & Announcements - Easter Sunrise Service: 7 am with breakfast to St. Andrew’s Children's MessageRev. James * Passing the Peace * Hymn "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" (Voices United #123 & Screen)

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner Hosanna, loud hosanna the happy children sang; through pillared court and temple the joyful anthem rang; to Jesus, who had blessed them close folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner From Olivet they followed ‘mid an exultant crowd, the victory palm branch waving, and singing clear and loud; the Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state, content that little children should on his bidding wait.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner “Hosanna in the highest!” That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer; earth, let your anthems ring. O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his humble presence eternally rejoice! - Words: Jeanette Threlfall - Music: trad. German tune

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner * Invitation to Worship One:My soul cries out with a joyful shout that the God of my heart is great, and my spirit sings of the wondrous things that you bring to the ones who wait. You fixed your sight on your servant's plight, and my weakness you did not spurn, so from east to west shall my name be blest. Could the world be about to turn?

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner ALL:My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn!

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner One:Though I am small, my God, my all, you work great things in me, and your mercy will last from the depths of the past to the end of the age to be. Your very name puts the proud to shame, and to those who would for you yearn, you will show your might, put the strong to flight, for the world is about to turn.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner ALL:My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn!

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner One: From the halls of power to the fortress tower, not a stone will be left on stone. Let the king beware for your justice tears every tyrant from his throne. The hungry poor shall weep no more, for food they can never earn; there are tables spread, every mouth be fed, for the world is about to turn.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner ALL:My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn!

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner One:Though the nations rage from age to age, we remember who holds us fast: God's mercy must deliver us from the conqueror's crushing grasp. This saving world that our forebears heard is the promise which holds us bound, 'til the spear and rod can be crushed by God, who is turning the world around.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner ALL:My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn! AMEN. - Words: Rory Cooney

Opening our Hearts Prayers for Peace & Candle Lighting Silent Prayer & Lord's Prayer (Voices United #959) Presentation of Tithes & Offerings OffertoryDoug Bothwell * Song "God of Love" Screen (sung to the tune of "Edelweiss")

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. May our lives do your will, guide and guard us forever. Give us courage to stand for truth, help us care for others. God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. * Prayer of Dedication

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner * Hymn “All Glory...” (Voices United #122 & Screen) All glory, laud and honour to you Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. You are the King of Israel, and David’s royal son, now in the Lord’s name coming, our King and blessed one.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner All glory, laud and honour to you Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. The multitude of pilgrims with palms before you went; our praise and prayer and anthems, before you we present.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner All glory, laud and honour to you Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. To you, before your passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to you, now high exalted, our melody we raise.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner All glory, laud and honour to you Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. Their praises you accepted; accept the prayers we bring, great author of all goodness, O good and gracious king.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner All glory, laud and honour to you Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. - Words: Theodulph of Orleans - Music: Melchoir Teschner

Opening our Minds Ancient Wisdom: Song "Never Ending Joy" (More Voices #40 & Screen) Contemporary Wisdom: MessageRev. James

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner Never ending joy, never ending joy, never ending joy- never ending joy, never ending joy, never ending joy! God of every tribe, every language, God of every river and sea- God of every mountain and island, you bring joy to me.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner Never ending joy, never ending joy, never ending joy- never ending joy, never ending joy, never ending joy! God of every hill, every valley, God of every leaf, every tree- God of every cloud, every raindrop, you bring joy to me.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner Never ending joy, never ending joy, never ending joy- never ending joy, never ending joy, never ending joy! God of every song, every story, God of every captive set free- God of every dance, every footstep, you bring joy to me.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner Never ending joy, never ending joy, never ending joy- never ending joy, never ending joy, never ending joy! - Words & Music: Daniel Damon

Opening our Minds Ancient Wisdom: Song "Never Ending Joy" (More Voices #40 & Screen) Contemporary Wisdom: MessageRev. James

Opening our Lives * Congregational Prayer One: Living Christ, bring us love, love for every stranger; ALL: Living Christ, bring us love, love from cross and manger. One: Living Christ, bring us joy, joy of earth and heaven;

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner ALL: Living Christ, bring us joy, joy of sin forgiven. One: Living Christ, bring us peace, peace with God and neighbor; ALL: Living Christ, bring us peace, peace in all our labour. One: Living Christ, lead us out, out to tell the story; ALL: Living Christ, lead us out, out to show your glory. AMEN.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner * Hymn "Joy to the World" (Voices United #59 & Screen) Joy to the world! the Lord is come: let earth receive her King! Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing- and heaven- and heaven and nature sing.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner Joy to the earth! the Saviour reigns: let all their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy- repeat- repeat the sounding joy.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground: he come to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found- far as- far as the curse is found.

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner He rules the earth with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove, the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love- and wonders- wonders of his love. - Words: Isaac Watts - Music: George Frideric Handel

“Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner * Benediction * Song Teach me, God, to wonder, teach me, God to see; let your world of beauty capture me. Praise to you be given, love for you be lived, life be celebrated, joy you give. * PostludeDoug Bothwell

HAVE A GREAT WEEK! “Joy is not in things- it’s in us” Robert Wagner