Texts:  Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Call to Worship Here in this place of worship, with the congregation of the faithful, we lay down our fears, to boldly sing God’s praise. Here in the vineyard of the Lord, with our sisters and brothers in Christ, grandparents tell stories of faith to little ones sitting on their laps. Here where God waits to serve us at the Table: we shall be so filled with love that we will run to serve others.   Prayer of the Day Teach us to love one another with that passion which comes from your overflowing heart, Vine G ..read more

  Texts:  Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Call to Worship We gather in the presence of our God: where grieving people and children with skinned knees have their tears wiped away. We gather as the little children of God: to worship the One who provides what we need, not what we want. We gather around the Table of God: to taste the goodness of God, to drink deeply from God's mercy. Prayer of the Day Lead us, Creation's Architect, into all those places where we will discover your hope waiting to nourish and restore our famished souls. Lead us, Shepherd of lit ..read more

 Texts: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1 – 2:2; John 20:19-31 Call to Worship The Word of life spoke: so we could hear the 'Alleluias!' of the angels. The Word of life reached out: so we could touch the hope which heals us. The Word of life walked out of death's dread tomb: so we could follow him into life forever. Prayer of the Day Emptier of Tombs: you raised Jesus from the grave so all fears might be banished; so the locked doors of our hearts could be flung open; so our quivering lips could declare what we have seen and heard. Bright Glory of God: as you stood in the middle of y ..read more

 Texts: Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8   Call to Worship This is the day: when tears are wiped away; shattered hearts are mended; fears are replaced with joy. This is the day the Lord: rolls away the stone of fear; throws off death's clothes; goes ahead of us into God's future. This is the day the Lord has made: death has no fear for us; sin has lost its power over us; God opens the tombs of our hearts to fill us with life. This is the day - Easter Day! Christ is Risen! Hallelujah!   Prayer of the Day Very early on that first ..read more

 Texts:  Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Philippians 2:5-11;  Mark 11:1-11 Call to Worship Here, we prepare ourselves for the week that is holy, yet filled with unholy acts, words, thoughts. In this week of journey, people lose their way; in this week of betrayal, others find hope hidden in their hearts. We will try to follow Jesus in the days to come, sustained by the Word of grace and life. Joining the children, we wave palm branches with joy, while keeping nails ready if we need them. The One who set aside glory, comes in humility; the One who offers life, will challeng ..read more

 Texts:  Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Call to Worship In this place, the community of faith is reminded of the promise: God's love endures forever! In spite of our impatient grumbling, despite our attraction to the shadows: Christ's light shines in us! When we think our hands our empty, when we have no music in our souls: the Spirit fills us with glad songs,  and creates us for good works! Prayer of the Day You reach deep into your pockets stuffed with mercy and fill our empty souls; refusing to be in the condemnation business, your rebu ..read more

 Texts: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 Call to Worship The morning stars profess God's glory: the waking birds harmonize a refrain of grace. The sun warms us with God's hope, the night sky whispers peace to our sleepy souls: creation's voice echoes continually in our hearts, reminding us of God's steadfast love. Our wisdom is shattered by God's absurd love; God's vulnerability strengthens our feeble faith: God's words place joy in our hearts; we follow them to peace and hope. Prayer of the Day You saw your children as slaves in Egypt, and brought them ..read more

 Texts: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 Call to Worship Lent calls us to journey, this and every day, following Jesus wherever he leads us. Lent calls us to journey: to the place where God covenants with us, to receive the new names we are given. Lent calls us to worship together, to tell future generations the good news. Lent calls us to practice justice, to bring God's hope to all people. Lent calls us to faithful living, to trust the One who gives us life. Lent calls each of us to take up our cross, to trust the One who bears it with us. Lent calls u ..read more

 Texts:  Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 Call to Worship Here, at the outer limits of Lent, we are called to walk: to the paper-thin edges which cut us       to the soul; to the workplaces which weary us; to the people who confuse us; to the faith which threatens us.Here, at the corner of Steadfast Love and Faithfulness, we are called to wait: when our clenched stomachs awaken us; in the moments of unbearable sorrow; with the angels who would carry us. Here, where time is fulfilled, where God's Kingdom is as near to us as our ..read more

Call to Worship One: It is love which calls us here. All: That love which may see its own shadow yet continues to bring light to all. One: It is love which gathers us to this place. All: That love which whispers in our hearts, the love which sings in our silent souls. One: It is love which surrounds us in these moments. All: That love which is fresh with each breath, the love which endures forever. Song Prayer When we choose to go off pursuing our foolish choices, your love is never held back. Like a father sitting by a window, staring down the street for us to turn the corner towards home ..read more