1. St. Andrew’s United Church
June 28, 2015
Compassion and
tolerance are not a
sign of weakness,
but a sign of strength.
Dalai Lama

2. Opening our Doors Musical Prelude Doug Bothwell
Welcome & Announcements
Apostolic Blessing:
One: May the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Spirit be
with you all.
All: And also with you.

3. Children’s Time Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

4. Liz

11. * Hymn: “Spirit, Open My Heart” More Voices # 79 Refrain:
* Passing the Peace
* Hymn: “Spirit, Open My Heart”
More Voices # 79
Refrain:
Spirit, open my heart to the joy
and pain of living.
As you love may I love,
in receiving and in giving,
Spirit, open my heart.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

12. God, replace my stony heart with a heart that’s kind and tender.
All my coldness and fear to your grace
I now surrender.
Refrain:
Spirit, open my heart to the joy
and pain of living.
As you love may I love,
in receiving and in giving,
Spirit, open my heart.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

13. Write your love upon my heart as my law, my goal, my story.
In each thought, word, and deed,
may my living bring you glory.
Refrain:
Spirit, open my heart to the joy
and pain of living.
As you love may I love,
in receiving and in giving,
Spirit, open my heart.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

14. May I weep with those who weep, share the joy of sister, brother.
In the welcome of Christ,
may we welcome one another.
Refrain:
Spirit, open my heart to the joy
and pain of living.
As you love may I love,
in receiving and in giving,
Spirit, open my heart.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

15. * Invitation to Worship: One: We have come together to
celebrate God's presence.
All: God is love.
One: We have come together to open
ourselves to new opportunities
to act out God's love.
All: God's love in our actions speaks
louder than words.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

16. One: We have come together to experience God's love in our midst.
All: Thanks be to God.
One: God has given us love to share
with each other.
One: God has gathered us into a
community of care and worship.
Amen
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

17. Opening our Hearts Prayer of Approach:
Loving God, you created us to live in a loving relationship with you and each other. Open our hearts and our minds, so that we may hear your voice. Open our eyes so we may see your love in all of your people that we meet today and every day.

18. Help us to answer your call to action
by reaching out to our fellow brothers
and sisters in need. By the power of
the Holy Spirit and in the name of
Jesus we pray. Amen
Joys & Concerns
Silent Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

19. do your will, guide and guard us forever.
Offertory
*Song: “God of Love”
(Sung to the Tune of Edelweiss)
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.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

20. * Hymn: “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” Voices United # 375 Refrain:
* Prayer of Dedication
* Hymn: “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”
Voices United # 375
Refrain:
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
the wilderness calling and free,
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

21. 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.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

22. Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
Refrain:
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
the wilderness calling and free,
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

23. You swept thro’ the desert, you stung with the sand,
and you goaded your people with a
law and a land;
and when they were blinded with
their idols and lies,
then you spoke thro’ your prophets
to open their eyes.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

24. Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
Refrain:
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
the wilderness calling and free,
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

25. 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.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

26. Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
Refrain:
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
the wilderness calling and free,
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

27. 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.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

28. Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
Refrain:
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’
the wilderness calling and free,
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

29. Opening our Minds Contemporary Wisdom
John 10: and 1 John 3: 16-24
* Hymn: “Come and Find the Quiet Centre:
Voices United # 374

30. Come and find the quiet centre in the crowded life we lead,
find the room for hope to enter,
find the frame where we are freed:
clear the chaos and the clutter,
clear our eyes, that we can see
all the things that really matter,
be at peace, and simply be.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

31. Silence is a friend who claims us, cools the heat and slows the pace,
God it is who speaks and names us,
knows our being, face to face,
making space within our thinking,
lifting shades to show the sun,
raising courage when we’re shrinking,
finding scope for faith begun.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

32. In the spirit let us travel, open to each other’s pain,
let our loves and fears unravel,
celebrate the space we gain:
there’s a place for deepest dreaming,
there’s a time for heart to care,
in the Spirit’s lively scheming
there is always room to spare!
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

33. Message: “God’s Love in Action” Compassion and tolerance are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

34. Opening our Doors Congregational Prayer * Hymn:
“I Have Called You by Your Name”
More Voices # 161

35. I have called you by your name, you are mine;
I have gifted you and ask you now
to shine.
I will not abandon you; all my
promises are true.
You are gifted, called, and chosen;
you are mine.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

36. I will help you learn my name as you go; read it written in my people,
help them grow.
Pour the water in my name,
speak the word your soul can claim,
offer Jesus’ body given long ago.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

37. I know you will need my touch as you go;
feel it pulsing in creation’s ebb
and flow.
Like the woman reaching out,
choosing faith in spite of doubt,
hold the hem of Jesus’ robe,
then let it go.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

38. I have given you a name, it is mine;
I have given you my Spirit as a sign.
With my wonder in your soul,
make my wounded children whole;
go and tell my precious people they
are mine.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

39. *Song: “Wherever You May Go” More Voices # 216
* Benediction
*Song: “Wherever You May Go”
More Voices # 216
Refrain Only:
Wherever you may go, I will follow,
and your people shall be my
people too.
for I would be faithful, loyal and true.
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama

40. Postlude Doug Bothwell
Compassion
and
tolerance
are not a
sign of
weakness,
but a
strength.
Dalai Lama