St. Andrew’s United Church “Wisdom begins in wonder.” Socrates April 5, 2015

Opening our Doors PreludeDoug Bothwell Welcome & Announcements - Welcome members & guests! Children's MessageRev. James * Passing the Peace * Hymn "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" (Voices United #155 & Screen)

“Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates Jesus Christ is risen today- hallelujah! our triumphant holy day- hallelujah! who did once, upon the cross- hallelujah! suffer to redeem our loss. Hallelujah!

Hymns of praise then let us sing- hallelujah! unto Christ, our heavenly king- hallelujah! who endured the cross and grave- hallelujah! sinners to redeem and save. Hallelujah! “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

But the pains which he endured- hallelujah! our salvation have procured- hallelujah! now above the sky he`s King- hallelujah! where the angels ever sing. Hallelujah! “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

Sing we to our God above- hallelujah! praise eternal as God`s love- hallelujah! praise our God, he heavenly host- hallelujah! praise the Son and Holy Ghost. Hallelujah! - Words & Music: Lyra Davidica “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

* Invitation to Worship One:Joy comes with the dawn; joy comes with the morning sun; joy springs from the tomb and scatters the night with her song- joy comes with the dawn. ALL:Weeping may come; weeping may come in the night, when dark shadows cloud our sight. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

One:Joy comes with the dawn; joy comes with the morning sun; joy springs from the tomb and scatters the night with her song- joy comes with the dawn. ALL:Sorrow will turn, sorrow will turn to song, and God's laughter make us strong. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

One:Joy comes with the dawn; joy comes with the morning sun; joy springs from the tomb and scatters the night with her song- joy comes with the dawn. ALL:We will rejoice, we will rejoice and give praise, to the One who brings us grace. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

One:Joy comes with the dawn; joy comes with the morning sun; joy springs from the tomb and scatters the night with her song- joy comes with the dawn. AMEN. - Words: Gordon Light (1985) “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

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

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 “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

* Hymn "Shadow and Substance" (More Voices #44 & Screen) Shadow and substance, wonder and mystery, spellbinding spinner of atoms and earth; soul of the cosmos, person and energy, source of our being, we sing of your worth. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

We are your image, formed in community; sisters and brothers of Adam and Eve. You gave us colour, custom and history; teach us to honour what others receive. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

Naming the nameless Spirit of unity, scanning the heavens for signs of your care; God of the ages, give us humility; guide us to mystical union in prayer. - Words & Music: Daniel Damon “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

Ancient Wisdom: John 20:1-18 Special Music "Hallelujah" Ken Scruton Contemporary Wisdom: “Love the Home You Have,” Melissa Michaels Message Rev. James * Hymn "Come Touch Our Hearts" (More Voices #12 & Screen) Opening our Minds

“Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates Come touch our hearts that we may know compassion, from failing embers build a blazing fire; love strong enough to overturn injustice, to seek a world more gracious, come touch and bless our hearts.

“Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates Come touch our souls that we may know and love you, your quiet presence all our fears dispel; create a space for spirit to grow in us, let life and beauty fill us, come touch and bless our souls.

“Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates Come touch our minds and teach us how to reason, set free our thoughts to wonder and to dream; help us to open doors of understanding, to welcome truth and wisdom, come touch and bless our minds.

“Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates Come touch us in the moments we are fragile, and in our weakness your great strength reveal; that we may rise to follow and to serve, steady now our nerve, come touch and bless our wills.

“Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates Come touch us now, this people who are gathered, to break the bread and share the cup of peace; that we may love you with our heart, our soul, our mind, our strength our all, come touch us with your grace.

SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION * Congregational Prayer "Easter Prayer" God of resurrection, you have rolled the stone away and the tomb of our world has been opened wide. With the dawn has come a new creation. Let our celebration today empty our tombs, renew our lives, and release your power. Through the risen Christ we pray. AMEN. Opening our Lives

* Hymn “I Danced in the Morning" (Voices United #352 & Screen) I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came from heaven and I danced on earth; at Bethlehem I had my birth. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, but they would not dance and they would not follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came with me and the dance went on. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame; the holy people said it was a shame; they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high, and left me there on a cross to die. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black; it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; they buried my body and they thought I’d gone, but I am the dance and I still go on. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

They cut me down and I leapt up high; I am the dance that will never, never, die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me; I am the Lord of the dance said he. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. “Wisdo m begins in wonder. ” Socrates

* 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! “Wisdom begins in wonder.” Socrates