Welcome to Saint David s United Church

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1 Welcome to Saint David s United Church

2 Spirit God, Be Our Breath Spirit God: be our breath, be our song. Blow through us, bringing strength to move on. Our world seems inward, defensive, withdrawn Spirit God, be our song.

3 Patient God: soothe our pride, calm our fear. Comfort us. When we know you are near We grow more certain, our vision is clear. Patient God, calm our fear.

4 Loving God: be our voice, be our prayer. Reaching out, joining hands as we share, We seek your guidance through friendship and care. Loving God, be our prayer.

5 Spirit God: be our breath, be our song. Blow through us, bringing strength to move on. Through change, through challenge, we ll greet the new dawn Spirit God, be our song.

6 Lord, Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary Pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving I ll be a living Sanctuary for you.

7 Leader: The heavens are telling of the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims God s handiwork. People: All of creation exists within the law of love.

8 Leader: Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. People: All of creation exists within the law of love.

9 Leader: There is no speech, nor are there words, their voice is not heard. People: All of creation exists within the law of love.

10 Leader: These are the laws which we proclaim; the silent laws of a caring cosmos. People: May we find ourselves within that law as we begin our lives.

11 Hymn: VU296 This is God s Wondrous World

12 This is God s Wondrous World This is God s wondrous world, And to my listening ears All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres.

13 This is God s wondrous world. I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas, God s hand the wonders wrought.

14 This is God s wondrous world, The birds their carols raise; The morning light, the lily white, Declare their Maker s praise.

15 This is God s wondrous world; God shines in all that s fair; In the rustling grass or mountain pass, God s voice speaks everywhere.

16 This is God s wondrous world, O let me ne er forget That though the wrong Seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.

17 This is God s wondrous world, Why should my heart be sad? Let voices sing, let heavens ring: God reigns, let earth be glad!

18 Growing our Faith

19 It s the chorus of all creation; It s sung by all living things. It s the chorus of all creation; A song the universe sings,

20 All: In a world where nothing comes of nothing and every action has an equal and opposite reaction we re struck at once with the certainty that there must have been a cause; a reason for everything that underpins our universe and answers the question of who we are and where we came from.

21 And so we ask you, God, in the stillness of this moment, to come amongst us and incline our ears to the song of your Creation; a Creation which ceaselessly sings of the law of love which rules it and of the love its Creator bore it that made it so. Amen.

22 It s the chorus of all creation; It s sung by all living things. It s the chorus of all creation; A song the universe sings,

23 Psalm 19

24 Cause and Effect

25 Offering

26 Called by Earth and Sky 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.

27 Precious these waters, Endless seas, Deep ocean s dream, Waters of healing, Rivers of rain, The wash of love again.

28 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.

29 Precious this gift, The air we breathe; Wind born and free. Breath of the Spirit, Blow through this place, Our gathering and our grace.

30 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.

31 Precious these mountains, Ancient sands; Vast fragile land. Seeds of our wakening, Rooted and strong, Creation s faithful song.

32 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.

33 Precious the fire That lights our way, Bright dawning day. Fire of passion, Sorrows undone, Our faith and justice one.

34 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.

35 Offering Dedication

36 Prayers of the Community

37 Shout to the Lord My Jesus, my Saviour Lord there is none like You, All of my days, I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter Tower of refuge and strength, Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You.

38 2 Shout to the Lord MP1003 Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing Power and majesty, Praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound of Your name. I sing for joy at the work of Your hands. Forever I'll love You, Forever I'll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.

39 My Jesus, my Saviour Lord there is none like You, All of my days, I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter Tower of refuge and strength, Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You.

40 2 Shout to the Lord MP1003 Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing Power and majesty, Praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound of Your name. I sing for joy at the work of Your hands. Forever I'll love You, Forever I'll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.

42 Sacred Blessing

43 Sacred Blessing May the glory you receive this day Shine upon your face. May the Holy Spirit guide you To a calm and sacred space.

44 May you go with God, be near to God And never go astray. May the Lord walk beside you Along life s way.

45 Alleluia, Alleluia We give thanks, and bless God s holy name. Alleluia, Alleluia. In our ministry today.

Good Morning & Welcome

Good Morning & Welcome Hymn: More Voices 4 All Who Are Thirsty All Who Are Thirsty All who are thirsty, All who are weak, Come to the fountain. Dip your heart in the stream of life. Let the pain and the