ORDER OF WORSHIP | APRIL 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE
Before the service: You may light a candle for the joys and sorrows in your heart.
Please respect those seeking silence.
Gathering
Announcements
Susan Walkley, Worship Associate
Prelude
“Waltz,” written & performed by David Hamilton, piano
Welcome & Greeting
Susan Walkley
Come, come, whoever you are,
Whomever you love,
Whatever your image of the Holy,
Your presence here is a gift.
All are worthy, all are welcome.
Call to Worship
Steve DeLaney, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Hymn
SLT #15 “The Lone Wild Bird”
Lighting the Chalice
Words by Summer Albayati
Susan Walkley
In betwixt and in between
We move in the liminal spaces
that show shades of
what can become
what can be
We light this chalice
as a symbol of courage
to move into that time of
this and that
and not this
and not that
With patience and faith
and love
and hope
that this time will pass
Like the sun that moves
in between
rising and setting
Reminding us that
beauty resounds
In betwixt and In between
Wisdom Story
“The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art,” written by Barb Rosenstock & illustrated by Mary GrandPre
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
From the Heart
Rio Riofrio
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Susan Walkley
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
The collection this week goes to our general operating fund to help cover all of those essential things like staff salaries and building maintenance, as well as the activities that are so important to all of us, from social justice initiatives to crayons for our RE children. Thank you for your support!
Offertory Music
Steve DeLaney
Reading
Sermon/Reflection
“The Gifts That Wait: Art, Song, and Other Acts of Love”
Steve DeLaney
with Sanctus from Requiem Op. 48, by Gabriel Fauré
Performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Closing Hymn
SLT #108 “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Words by Debra Burrell
Susan Walkley
We have basked in the warmth and beauty
of this flame and this community.
As the chalice flame is extinguished,
let us carry its glow within.
Let us kindle new sparks within these walls and beyond.
Closing Circle & Benediction
Steve DeLaney
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
Post-service conversation on Zoom: Zoom participants are invited to stay online for virtual social time.
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