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The Fruit of the Spirit
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #34 (2009) Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D First Line: The fruit of the Spirit is love for our sharing Lyrics: The fruit of the Spirit is love for our sharing,
It's joy in the gospel that we have from you.
It's peace that we live out with courage and daring;
It's patience, for we know that we have sinned, too.
It's kindness in all things and generous giving;
It's faithfulness seeking to follow your way.
It's gentleness, Lord, and it's self-controlled living;
Now make us more fruitful in these things, we pray.
Topics: Holy Spirit; Life in Christ Languages: English Tune Title: ASH GROVE
The Fruit of the Spirit
Be Doers of the Word of God
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #35 (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: Be doers of the word of God,
Not simply those who hear.
Be ones who look into God’s word,
Obey, and persevere.
Be quick to listen, slow to speak,
And slow to anger, too.
Put wrath aside; instead, be meek
And let God work in you.
Religion that is undefiled,
Religion that is pure
Will reach to help the orphaned child
And welcome all the poor.
If people come here poorly dressed,
To judge them is a sin.
The rich aren’t better than the rest;
God welcomes poor ones in.
O Christ, you save us by God’s grace
From having to obey.
Then freed to love, we can embrace
A life that seeks your way.
May we be doers of the word,
May faith shine through our deeds;
And as we seek to trust in God,
May ethics follow creeds.
Topics: Grace of God; Justice; Life in Christ Scripture: 1 John 3:18 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
Be Doers of the Word of God
O God, You Made the Sabbath Day
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #36a (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: O God, you made the Sabbath day,
Your gift, your law, your healing way.
You also made, within each heart
A longing for this day apart.
You gave your children, long-oppressed,
Your freeing gift of Sabbath rest.
You give us Sabbath freedom, too:
Our lives are more than work we do!
Life’s sacred rhythm seems long gone;
The world, unblinking, carries on.
Your Spirit calls us! Slow our pace
That we may hear your word of grace.
Christ Jesus lives! He makes us new!
On Sundays now, we worship you.
With hearts uplifted, joy restored,
Your church goes out to serve you, Lord.
Topics: Church Year; Sunday/Sabbath Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS' CANON
O God, You Made the Sabbath Day
O God, You Made the Sabbath Day
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #36b (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: O God, you made the Sabbath day,
Your gift, your law, your healing way.
You also made, within each heart
A longing for this day apart.
You gave your children, long-oppressed,
Your freeing gift of Sabbath rest.
You give us Sabbath freedom, too:
Our lives are more than work we do!
Life’s sacred rhythm seems long gone;
The world, unblinking, carries on.
Your Spirit calls us! Slow our pace
That we may hear your word of grace.
Christ Jesus lives! He makes us new!
On Sundays now, we worship you.
With hearts uplifted, joy restored,
Your church goes out to serve you, Lord.
Topics: Church Year; Sunday/Sabbath Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Languages: English Tune Title: TRURO
O God, You Made the Sabbath Day
All the Music Sung and Played Here
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #37 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: All the music sung and played here is a gift, O God, from you Lyrics: All the music sung and played here is a gift, O God, from you.
For as long as we have prayed here, we’ve been blessed by music, too.
By your Spirit, each musician finds new depths of faith to share.
Music is a gift you’ve given and becomes our thankful prayer.
All creation sings your glory; in the Psalms are pain and praise.
Mary sang your saving story in her long, expectant days.
Through the years, with great emotion, some have reached to you in song.
May we sing with such devotion; music helps your church grow strong!
You give hymns and songs for singing, toes for tapping your good news,
Organ sounding, hand bells ringing, faithful hearers in the pews.
With the trumpet and the cymbal, with guitar and violin,
Faith is found here and rekindled; hearts are lifted, once again.
Bless the talents we are bringing, for we offer you our best.
If our gifts are not in singing, may our joyful noise be blest.
If our world is ever silent, may we sign to you above.
Touched by grace, may each one present offer back your song of love.
Topics: Worship Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
All the Music Sung and Played Here
You Call Us, Lord, to Worship
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #38 (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: You call us, Lord, to worship; the day is set aside Lyrics: You call us, Lord, to worship; the day is set aside.
Your love is overflowing; the doors are opened wide.
Yet as we see your goodness, we see what we have been.
And so we humbly ask you, "Forgive us of our sin!"
We are forgiven people; we know your love's embrace.
The peace of Christ is with us; forgiveness fills this place.
We hear your word in scripture, in sermon and in song.
Again, again, you tell us: we're loved and we belong.
We share our joys and sorrows and then we offer prayer
For people who are hurting, for nations everywhere.
We bring our tithes and offerings, returning what is yours,
For what we keep may vanish, but what we give endures.
We celebrate your love, Lord, with water, wine and bread.
For at your font we're welcomed and at your feast we're fed.
We pray the prayer you taught us; we sing your praise and then
Through daily, faithful living, we worship you again.
Topics: Worship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
You Call Us, Lord, to Worship
We Enter Your Church
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #39 (2009) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: We enter your church, Lord, through welcoming doors Lyrics: We enter your church, Lord, through welcoming doors.
We enter it, too, where you claim us as yours.
It's here at the font that you offer a sign:
You tell us, "My children, you're baptized! You're mine!"
O God, you have called us, inviting us in;
You've made us your household and freed us from sin.
From youngest to oldest, we find in this place
Your waters of welcome, your family, your grace.
We've heard here your welcome and also your call;
Your Spirit inspires us to share Christ with all.
The life we receive here is life we can share;
We'll carry your message of love everywhere.
Topics: Baptism; Call/Vocation; Grace of God Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13 Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG
We Enter Your Church
We Come to This Table
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #40 (2009) Meter: 12.11.12.11 First Line: We come to this table, O God, with thanksgiving Lyrics: We come to this table, O God, with thanksgiving.
We lift up our hearts, we remember, we pray.
We hear Jesus' welcome—inviting, forgiving;
We know your Spirit's peace as we feast here today.
We dine at your table as sisters and brothers,
Diverse in our cultures, yet nourished as one.
The bread and the cup that we share here with others
Are gifts uniting all who are claimed by your Son.
We grieve for your world here; we cry, "How much longer?"
We pray for the cycles of violence to cease.
Yet here, in Christ broken, we're fed and made stronger
To labor in his name for a world filled with peace.
We rise from this table with new dedication
To feed the world's children, to free the oppressed,
To clear out the minefields, to care for creation;
We pray, O God of peace, that our work will be blest.
Topics: Christian unity; Eucharist/Lord's Supper; Justice Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Languages: English Tune Title: KREMSER
We Come to This Table
There Are Many Ways of Sharing
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #41a (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: There are many ways of sharing, But God's Spirit gives each one Lyrics: There are many ways of sharing, But God’s Spirit gives each one.
There are different ways of caring; It’s one Lord whose work is done.
God, whose gifts are overflowing, May we hear you when you call;
Keep us serving, keep us growing, For the common good of all.
We’ve been baptized in the waters! We’ve been given work to do.
When you call your sons and daughters, You give gifts for serving you.
God, we join in celebration Of the talents you impart.
Bless each baptized one’s vocation; Give each one a servant’s heart.
All are blest by gifts you give us; Some are set apart to lead.
Give us Jesus’ love within us As we care for those in need.
Give us faith to make decisions; Give us joy to share your Word.
Give us unity and vision As we serve your church and world.
Topics: Call/Vocation; Ministry Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
There Are Many Ways of Sharing
There Are Many Ways of Sharing
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #41b (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: There are many ways of sharing, But God's Spirit gives each one Lyrics: There are many ways of sharing, But God’s Spirit gives each one.
There are different ways of caring; It’s one Lord whose work is done.
God, whose gifts are overflowing, May we hear you when you call;
Keep us serving, keep us growing, For the common good of all.
We’ve been baptized in the waters! We’ve been given work to do.
When you call your sons and daughters, You give gifts for serving you.
God, we join in celebration Of the talents you impart.
Bless each baptized one’s vocation; Give each one a servant’s heart.
All are blest by gifts you give us; Some are set apart to lead.
Give us Jesus’ love within us As we care for those in need.
Give us faith to make decisions; Give us joy to share your Word.
Give us unity and vision As we serve your church and world.
Topics: Call/Vocation; Ministry Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
There Are Many Ways of Sharing
O God, We Rage at Hurtful Things
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #42 (2009) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: O God, we rage at hurtful things
Beyond our own control,
Like all the pain that illness brings
To body, mind and soul.
There’s much we cannot understand;
O Lord, we ask you, “Why?”
And yet in Christ you know firsthand
The tears your people cry.
O Christ, your loving, saving touch
Heals children, women, men.
We pray for ones we love so much;
Lord, make them whole again.
Now work through those your Spirit sends
To heal, restore and care.
May doctors, nurses, neighbors, friends
Be answers to our prayer.
And when the journey seems too rough
And you seem far away,
Remind us, Lord: You are enough
To bring us through each day.
Topics: Wholeness and Healing, Service of Scripture: John 9:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: ST.ANNE
O God, We Rage at Hurtful Things
God, Your Love and Care Surround Us
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #43 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: God, your love and care surround us every moment, every day Topics: Funeral/Witness to the Resurrection Scripture: John 14:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER
God, Your Love and Care Surround Us
O God Whose Loving Has No End
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #44 (2009) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: O God whose loving has no end,
We grieve for one who died:
We mourn a husband, father, friend*
No longer at our side.
We grieve for moments never shared,
For music never sung.
Yet we have hope! Our Christ prepared
For us a glorious home.
We thank you, Lord, for healing gifts:
For faith that leads us through,
For hope that patiently uplifts,
For love that makes us new.
O help us, Lord, to wait the day
That we cannot yet see,
When you’ll wipe every tear away
For all eternity.
*Alternate wording:
“We mourn a mother, wife and friend”
“We mourn a woman, neighbor, friend”
or similar line
Topics: Funeral/Witness to the Resurrection Scripture: John 14:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: CRIMOND
O God Whose Loving Has No End
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
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
Go Walk with God
You've Called Us Together, O God, by Your Grace
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #46 (2009) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Refrain First Line: We are called! We are freed! Lyrics: You’ve called us together, O God, by your grace;
In grateful obedience, we’ve come to this place.
Our new common mission has only begun;
We’re learning the blessings of serving as one.
Refrain:
We are called! We are freed!
We are baptized as one.
In the Church, all we need
Can be found in your Son!
With Christ to unite us, and born from above,
We witness together to your wondrous love.
We’re one in the faith, and in creeds that we share,
In worship and sacraments, scripture and prayer.
We’re one in our seeking to follow Christ’s way,
In Spirit-led ministry, day after day.
Refrain
There’s much to rejoice in, yet much to be done;
While some are excluded, we can’t live as one.
May we as your churches uniting now see
That justice is needed for true unity.
Refrain
Topics: Christian unity Scripture: Acts 20:7 Languages: English Tune Title: TO GOD BE THE GLORY
You've Called Us Together, O God, by Your Grace
We Look to You, O Jesus
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #47 (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: We look to you, O Jesus--in faith, our Pioneer-- Lyrics: We look to you, O Jesus—in faith, our Pioneer—
For you have gone before us and brought your people here.
You showed us all God’s kingdom, you gave us work to do;
In death you went before us; for life, we turn to you.
We looked to you to guide us three hundred years ago;
How different was the land then, from this land that we know.
With towns and country growing, your people heard your call,
And so they built new churches, proclaiming you to all.
Through times of strife and anguish, through times of joy and grace,
Through conflicts with our culture, you’ve brought us to this place;
And still your world is changing, and still we seek to be
A church reformed, reforming in faithful ministry.
Perfecter of the faith, Lord, we look to you each day;
We work for peace and justice, we worship, learn and pray—
And witnesses surround us, a host of saints above,
As we continue sharing the joy of your great love. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
We Look to You, O Jesus
Looking Back, O God, We Wonder
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #48 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: Looking back, O God, we wonder of that time in history Lyrics: Looking back, O God, we wonder of that time in history
When the early settlers gathered, building this community.
Children did their chores and played here; men and women worked the land.
Sundays, Lord, they knelt and prayed here, seeking your protecting hand.
Looking to your love, we worship as your people long have done,
Sharing bread and Word and friendship, singing praises to your Son.
Bricks of old are such a treasure, well-worn pews proclaim our past;
But your love beyond all measure is the treasure that will last.
Looking out, we see our neighbors, and—in each one—Jesus’ face.
God, we offer you our labors so that all will know your grace.
As we witness all around us, as we welcome strangers in,
As we help those lost and homeless, your church welcomes you again.
Looking on to where we’re going, God, we wonder what will be;
Yet we trust your Spirit, knowing you will guide our ministry.
You give each new generation ways to praise you, work to do;
God, be with this congregation as we keep on serving you. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Matthew 25:38-40 Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY
Looking Back, O God, We Wonder
God, We Join in Celebration
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #49 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: God, we join in celebration of your love and faithfulness Lyrics: God, we join in celebration of your love and faithfulness:
Long ago, our congregation gathered in the wilderness.
Long ago, your people worshiped, shared the gospel, served you well,
Celebrated grace and friendship, then went out, your love to tell.
What a faith-filled, rich tradition we are blest, O Christ, to know.
Guided by your Great Commission, many helped our church to grow.
Called by you to love their neighbors, thousands served you here with grace.
Thank you for their loving labors that have brought us to this place.
Grateful for the past you’ve given, now we look in hope to you.
Make us salt, and light, and leaven, working for a world that’s new.
By your Spirit, lead and guide us as your loving family,
Teach us, shape us, walk beside us! Send us out in ministry!
Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY
God, We Join in Celebration
God, When You Called Our Church by Grace
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #50 (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: God, you called our church by grace Lyrics: God, when you called our church by grace,
This land was such a different place.
Yet what you spoke remains the same:
“I’ll be with you! Go in my name!”
Your promise is for everyone:
You call us here; your word is true!
We’ll be a faithful church for you!
Lord Jesus Christ, our cornerstone,
You meet us here; we’re not alone!
Through times of joy, through tears long-wept,
You are God’s love, God’s promise kept.
Your promise is for everyone:
You love us all, you make us new!
We’ll be a loving church for you!
O Holy Spirit, wind and flame,
You send us out in Jesus’ name.
You give us gifts that we may share
God’s love and justice everywhere.
Your promise is for everyone:
You give us gifts, and work to do!
We’ll be a serving church for you!
Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLID ROCK
God, When You Called Our Church by Grace
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