04-11-2021 | The power of love

Welcome

Prelude — Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds, John Carter

Call to Worship
For God so loved the world; the sparrows, the mountain lions, the fish and the people.
For God so loved the world; in success and failure, in sickness and health, in mediocrity and extraordinary.
For God so loved the world; Enough to become one of us, enough to suffer along with us, enough to offer new life for us.
For God so loved the world; Let us worship Almighty God together!

Opening Hymn — God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
God you spin the whirling planets, fill the seas and spread the plain. Mold the mountains fashion blossoms, call forth sunshine, wind and rain.
We created in your image would a true reflection be, of your justice, grace and mercy and the truth that makes us free.

You have called us to be faithful in our life and ministry. We respond in grateful worship, joined in one community.
When we blur your gracious image, focus us and make us whole. Healed and strengthened as your people, we move onward toward your goal.

God your will is still creating calling us to life made new. Now reveal to us fresh vistas where there’s work to dare and do.
Keep us clear of all distortion, fashion us with loving care. Thus new creatures in your image, we’ll proclaim Christ everywhere.

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Children’s Moment

Scripture — John 3:16, Romans 13:1-8a

Sermon — The Power of Love!

Let There Be Peace On Earth
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be,
with God, our Creator, family all are we. Let us walk with each other, in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow. To take each moment and live each
moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

Benediction

Postlude — Lift High the Cross, John Carter