St. Andrew’s United Church “Faith is knowledge within the heart.” March 1, 2015 Khalil Gibran

Opening our Doors Prelude Doug Bothwell Welcome & Announcements - Observer Subscriptions: $20.00 * Passing the Peace * Hymn “Called by Earth and Sky” (More Voices #135 & Screen)

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high. This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life, sanctified, called by earth and sky. Precious these waters, endless seas, deep ocean’s dream, waters of healing, rivers of rain, the wash of love again.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high. This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life, sanctified, called by earth and sky. Precious this gift, the air we breathe; wind born and free. Breath of the Spirit, blow through this place, our gathering and our grace.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high. This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life, sanctified, called by earth and sky. Precious these mountains, ancient sands; vast fragile land. Seeds of our wakening, rooted and strong, Creation`s faithful song.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high. This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life, sanctified, called by earth and sky. Precious the fire that lights our way, bright dawning day. Fire of passion, sorrows undone, our faith and justice one.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high. This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life, sanctified, called by earth and sky- called by earth and sky.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran * Invitation to Worship One: Watch once more the wind- swept storm clouds; suddenly the sky has wings! God has come to rain among us, giving hope to all dry things. ALL:Sing a song of splashing waters, pulsing through the veins of Earth

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran One: Taste the moisture of the morning, smoother than the best red wine; toast the lifeblood of the planet: here’s to God’s wild, wet design! ALL:Sing a song of flowing waters, pulsing through the veins of Earth.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran One:View anew the dark blue ocean, whales cavorting, spraying foam; God at play with deep sea monsters, feeling very much at home! ALL:Sing a song of laughing waters, pulsing through the veins of Earth.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran One:Feel the breath of God move softly, gentle mists that brush the skin; Earth is breathing God’s own spirit, life renewed from deep within. ALL:Sing a song of living waters, pulsing through the veins of Earth. AMEN.

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

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran 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

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran * Hymn “Put Peace Into Each Other’s Hands” (More Voices #173 & Screen) Put peace into each other’s hands and like a treasure hold it, protect it like a candle flame, with tenderness enfold it.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Put peace into each other’s hands with loving expectation; be gentle in your words and ways, in touch with God’s creation. Put peace into each other’s hands like bread we break for sharing; look people warmly in the eye: our life is meant for caring.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Give thanks for strong yet tender hands, held out in trust and blessing. Where words fall short, let hands speak out, the heights of love expressing. Reach out in friendship, stay with faith in touch with those around you. Put peace into each other’s hands; the Peace that sought and found you.

Opening our Minds Children's MessageRev. James Ancient Wisdom: John 2:13-22 Song “Maker of the Sun and Moon” (Voices United #323 & Screen) Contemporary Wisdom: “Between the Dark and the Daylight,” Joan Chittister MessageRev. James

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Maker of the sun and moon, and mother of the earth, comes to life in human form, to bless all human birth: to bless all human birth: Glory to God! Maker, Spirit, Son! Giver and gift, in love enfolded in One!

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Give us grace to feel you near to sense your truth and see; breathe into our lungs and limbs, that we might holy be: that we might holy be: Glory to God! Maker, Spirit, Son! Giver and gift, in love enfolded in One!

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Lord of every living thing, conceived in woman’s womb; may we find you deep inside our lives, and make you room: our lives, and make you room: Glory to God! Maker, Spirit, Son! Giver and gift, in love enfolded in One!

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Mary magnifies her Lord: then let us praise God’s deed as God’s reign begins this way, and we from sin are freed: and we from sin are freed: Glory to God! Maker, Spirit, Son! Giver and gift, in love enfolded in One!

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Jesus lay in Mary’s arms, God’s future at her breast- proved his love for all the world- puts our love to the test: puts our love to the test: Glory to God! Maker, Spirit, Son! Giver and gift, in love enfolded in One!

Opening our Minds Children's MessageRev. James Ancient Wisdom: John 2:13-22 Song “Maker of the Sun and Moon” (Voices United #323 & Screen) Contemporary Wisdom: “Between the Dark and the Daylight,” Joan Chittister MessageRev. James

Opening our Lives * Congregational Prayer "A Prayer for Hope” God, like a bakerwoman, you bring the leaven which causes our hopes to rise. With your strong and gentle hands, shape our lives. Warm us with your love.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Take our common lives and touch them with your grace, that we may nourish hope among humanity. We pray trusting in your name, through Jesus our Christ. AMEN. * Hymn “Spirit of Gentleness” (Voices United #375 & Screen)

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free- Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran You moved on the waters, you called to the deep, then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep; and over the eons you called to each thing: wake from your slumbers and rise on your wings.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free- Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran You swept through the desert, you stung with the sand, and you goaded your people with a law and a land; and when they were blinded by their idols and lies, then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free- Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill, then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still; and down in the city you called once again, when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free- Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran You call from tomorrow, you break ancient schemes, from the bondage of sorrow the captives dream dreams, our women see visions, our men clear their eyes, with bold new decisions your people arise.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free- Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran * Benediction * Song Let me, God, be ready, let me be awake, in your world of loving my place take. Praise to you be given, love for you be lived, life be celebrated, joy you give. * PostludeDoug Bothwell

HAVE A GREAT WEEK! “Faith is knowledge within the heart.” Khalil Gibran