Sometimes things are so hard that we can’t imagine making change for the better. What if we could shift our perspective? What if possibilities abound? Carrie Newcomer sings, “In the window of a crisis, we can build a better frame,” and this morning, we’ll explore how that might happen. We’ll also welcome new members with a joining ceremony! [CC0 licensed photo by Sarah Norris from the WordPress Photo Directory]
Worship Associate: Marti Everett, Special Music: Bryan Rainey
The Share the Plate recipient for 4/12 and 4/19 is the Kennedy Heights Community Center. Their mission is to create a community support network for low-to-moderate income families; increase available resources and programs to improve the lives of residents, and to develop and present social, educational, recreational, and cultural programs for children, youth and adults. Their services include afterschool programs, summer camps, a food pantry and more. Thank you to Mary Wichita for nominating them!
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Free” by Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, and Mark Sonnenblick
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “Come, Sing a Song with Me” #346 (gray hymnal)
- Joining Ceremony
- Musical Response“Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” #361 (gray hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “The Book of Mistakes” by Corrina Luyken
- Shared Music “Soon the Day Will Arrive” #146 (gray hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Giving Each Other Our Flowers” by Atena O. Danner
- Reflection
- Offering “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “Come and Go with Me” #1018 (teal hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction