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Creator God, You Made the Earth

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #4a (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: Creator God, you made the earth, A gift beyond comparing! You called it good, you gave it worth, You placed it in our caring. You gave your gift of Sabbath rest, Your pattern for creation. You give us times to heal, to bless, To join in celebration. You give us Christ, who reconciled The things of earth and heaven. In him, you call each one your child! What wondrous love you've given! Because we've turned away from you, This world still needs your healing. Creation longs to be made new Through Christ, your love revealing. God, by your Spirit, may we be Communities of caring, That as we're healed, your world may see The hope that we are sharing. Topics: Covenant/Salvation History; Creation/Earth Day/Environmnet; Sunday/Sabbath Scripture: Colossians 3:12-16 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

Creator God, You Made the Earth

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #4b (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: Creator God, you made the earth, A gift beyond comparing! You called it good, you gave it worth, You placed it in our caring. You gave your gift of Sabbath rest, Your pattern for creation. You give us times to heal, to bless, To join in celebration. You give us Christ, who reconciled The things of earth and heaven. In him, you call each one your child! What wondrous love you've given! Because we've turned away from you, This world still needs your healing. Creation longs to be made new Through Christ, your love revealing. God, by your Spirit, may we be Communities of caring, That as we're healed, your world may see The hope that we are sharing. Topics: Covenant/Salvation History; Creation/Earth Day/Environmnet; Sunday/Sabbath Scripture: Colossians 3:12-16 Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME

Creator, We Thank You for All You Have Made

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #3 (2009) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: Creator, we thank you for all you have made: For trees by the sidewalk that give us cool shade, For grass-covered ball fields, for flowers downtown, For wide autumn leaves that turn crispy and brown. God, thank you for gardens on back corner-lots, For insects that hide out in old flower pots, For lions and polar bears living in zoos, For high mountain trails that have beautiful views. God, thank you for rainfall that ends a long drought, For cracks in the sidewalk where little weeds sprout, For birds that build nests in the tops of the trees, For hot summer days when we feel a cool breeze. O God, we give thanks for the places we go, For cool mountain lakes and for trails in the snow, For each city park and for each county fair, For gifts of creation we see everywhere Topics: Creation/Earth Day/Environmnet Scripture: Psalm 95:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO

Do Not Turn Away the Children

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #23 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: "Do not turn away the children Lyrics: “Do not turn away the children. Let them come to me instead, For to them belongs the kingdom. Make them welcome!” Christ, you said. As we hear your words of blessing That you spoke when they drew near, Can we hear your love addressing Needs of children we see here? Do not turn your back on children Hungry, hunted in Darfur;* Give them justice, food and welcome, Make their homes and lives secure. Don’t neglect the world of children Who have AIDS and HIV, For to them belongs the kingdom. Give them health care that they need. Do not tell the nation’s children, “Schools are what we can’t afford!” Give them all good education; Teach them well, both rich and poor. Do not hurry past the children Longing for your love this day; For to them belongs the kingdom; Give them time, don’t turn away. Do not miss the faith of children Who have questions deep inside, For to them belongs the kingdom; Wonder with them, be their guide. Jesus, as we hear your blessing For those ones you welcomed in, May our deeds reflect your caring As we welcome them again! *Alternative wording, “Who know violence, pain and war.” Topics: Children and Youth; Justice Scripture: Luke 18:15-17 Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING

Down by the Jordan

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #12 (2009) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 First Line: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing Lyrics: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing, Preaching a message the people found bold and surprising: "God will forgive! Show that you'll change how you live! Surely God's new day is rising!" There by the river, the crowd came with great expectation: "Are you God's Chosen One, sent here to rescue our nation?" "No!" John replied. "He who is mightier than I Judges and offers salvation." Jesus, you went to be baptized with all of the others, Taking your place among sinners, God's lost sons and daughters. Then with great love, God's Spirit came as a dove! Your work began in those waters. Here in the Church, we are baptized and filled with God's Spirit. Freed and forgiven, we're welcomed with joy! Can you hear it? This is God's sign! This is how God says, "You're mine!" Let's take the good news and share it! Topics: Baptism; Church Year; Jesus Christ Ministry Scripture: John 1:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN

"Fear Not!" the Angel Said

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #11 (2009) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D First Line: "Fear not!" the angel said, "God's joy is in the air! Lyrics: “Fear not!” the angel said, “God’s joy is in the air! Now go to Bethlehem and see a newborn baby there. A Savior, yet a child! So young, and yet the Lord!” God’s grace astounds, God’s love surrounds this sinful, hurting world. Fear not, you hungry child, you homeless refugee, You battered woman, burdened down—God came to set you free. For God’s own Son was poor; He cried and suffered, too. God’s grace astounds; God’s love abounds for people just like you. Fear not when questions come: “How can I know God’s way?” “Do my possessions weigh me down?” “Can God change me today?” For Jesus came to be true bread that satisfies; And in his birth, God touched the earth; Christ saves, forgives, and guides. Fear not, you church of Christ, distracted and distressed, For long ago in troubled times, Christ came, and we were blest. Our Prince of Peace is born—our light, our life, our song! In him we see our unity; in him God makes us strong. Topics: Christmas; Church Year; Justice; Refugees Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9 Languages: English Tune Title: TERRA BEATA

For Freedom, Christ Has Set Us Free!

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #31 (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: "For freedom, Christ has set us free!" Topics: Grace of God; Life in Christ Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE

Giving God, We Pause and Wonder

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #68 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: Giving God, we pause and wonder: What would happen if we tithed-- Lyrics: Giving God, we pause and wonder: What would happen if we tithed— If we gave our gifts, Creator, hearts and hands all opened wide? We might learn, by gladly sharing, Not to trust in things we own But to risk—it's part of caring—And to trust in you alone. We could do abundant mission, Sharing Christ who claims and frees. We could reach out with new vision In creative ministries. No more bound by limitations Of what churches can't afford, We could learn with jubilation Whole new ways to serve you, Lord. In each country that was struggling, We could build a thousand schools, We could feed a million orphans And give countless farmers tools. As we gladly shared your blessings, Then the world might want to know: "See! How loving are those Christians! Who's the One who makes them so?" God, we know we cannot pay you For your love in Christ your Son. Gifts and tithes are just a "thank you"—Ways to pass your blessings on. We have learned that, in our sharing, We receive more than we give. By your Spirit, make us daring, In this joyful way to live. Topics: Mission; Stewardship Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON

Go Walk with God

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #45a (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Go walk with God in all you do Lyrics: Go walk with God in all you do, And may God’s love bring joy to you. May gifts of peace fill all your days, And may God’s truth guide you always. O may the grace of Christ our Lord, The wondrous love that comes from God, The Spirit’s fellowship now be God’s gifts to you eternally. We thank you, Lord, for life we share In learning, serving, praise and prayer. And when we say good-bye to friends, We thank you, Lord: Love never ends. Topics: Ministry; Worship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY

Go Walk with God

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #45b (2009) First Line: Go walk with God in all you do Lyrics: Go walk with God in all you do, And may God’s love bring joy to you. May gifts of peace fill all your days, And may God’s truth guide you always. O may the grace of Christ our Lord, The wondrous love that comes from God, The Spirit’s fellowship now be God’s gifts to you eternally. We thank you, Lord, for life we share In learning, serving, praise and prayer. And when we say good-bye to friends, We thank you, Lord: Love never ends. Topics: Ministry; Worship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS' CANON