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Hymn: VU 315 Holy, Holy, Holy

Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

3 Holy, Holy, Holy MP237

Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide thee, Though the eye made blind by sin thy glory may not see, Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

4 Holy, Holy, Holy MP237

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Leader: The voice of our God and King is heard in blessing, as it echoes in its majestic powers over all creation.

People: We come to worship our God, and to celebrate the Mystery and Reality that is God’s everlasting glory. We come to Worship God, and to celebrate God’s power and generosity towards all creation and all peoples.

Leader: We come to worship our God, and to celebrate the way we are welcomed into God’s glorious Presence.

People: The voice of our Holy God is heard in the sacred spaces, and God’s grace is received as we worship. Amen.

Holy Sacred Spirit Holy sacred Spirit, Breathe your breath on us. Holy sacred Spirit, Breathe your life in us.

All: O God, Your presence is not limited to grand cathedrals or saintly persons, spectacular mountains or eloquent words. You are discovered again and again in common, familiar places, and amidst the people we meet every day.

Be known to us, again, during this hour. Nourish our souls, that we might be Christ’s agents, That we would mature in the beauty of Your holiness. Through Jesus we pray. Amen.

Holy Sacred Spirit Holy sacred Spirit, Breathe your breath on us. Holy sacred Spirit, Breathe your life in us.

Hymn: VU 316 Praise Our Maker

Praise Our Maker Praise our maker, Peoples of one family: God is love, God is love! Praise our maker, Peoples of one family: God is love, God is love!

Love our Saviour, Followers of Jesus: God is love, God is love! Love our Saviour, Followers of Jesus: God is love, God is love!

Care for others, Children of the Spirit: God is love, God is love! Care for others, Children of the Spirit: God is love, God is love!

Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, Send us love, send us power, send us grace!

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Walk with me, I will walk with you And build the land That God has planned Where love shines through.

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

VU 732 Psalm 8

Response:

O God, our God, How glorious is your name in all the earth.

Leader: O God, our God, how glorious is your name in all the earth! Form the lips of infants and children your praises reach up to the heavens.

People: You have set up a stronghold against your foes, To quell the enemy and the avenger.

Leader: When I look to the heavens, the work of your fingers, The moon and the stars you have set in their places,

People: What ware we mortals that you should be mindful of us, Mere human beings that you should care for us?

Leader: You have made us little less than divine, and crowned us with glory and honour.

People: You have made us rulers over all your creation, And put all things under our feet,

Leader: All sheep and cattle, all creatures of the wild,

People: The birds of the air and the fish of the sea, And all that make their way through the waters.

Sacred Space Pause, Pray, Reflect

One:

Hear the Word of scripture.

All:

In the Spirit we will listen.

One:

Pause. Pray. Reflect. And in silence enjoy this moment of sacred space.

Meditation: Rev. Dr. Ron Vincent

Offering

Grant Us, God, the Grace Grant us, God, the grace of giving, With a spirit large and free, That ourselves and all our living We may offer faithfully.

Offering Dedication

Special Music

Prayers of the Community

Hymn: More Voices 10 Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom

Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom Come and seek the ways of Wisdom, She who danced when earth was new. Follow closely what she teaches, For her words are right and true. Wisdom clears the path of justice, Showing us what love must do.

Listen to the voice of Wisdom, Crying in the marketplace. Hear the Word made flesh among us, Full of glory, truth, and grace. When the word takes root and ripens, Peace and righteousness embrace.

Sister Wisdom, come, assist us; Nurture all who seek rebirth. Spirit-guide and close companion, Bring to light our sacred worth. Free us to become your people, Holy friends of God and earth.

O Let the Son of God Enfold You O let the Son of God enfold you With His Spirit and His love, Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul. O let Him have the things that hold you, And His Spirit like a dove, Will descend upon your life And make you whole.