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Creator, We Thank You for All You Have Made

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Do Not Turn Away the Children

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Remember Me

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Remember me--the God who saves-- Lyrics: Remember me—the God who saves— For back in Egypt you were slaves; Then by my hand I set you free. Now keep my law. Remember me. Remember me in bread and wine Whene’er you share this meal of mine. I gave my life to set you free. With thanks and praise, remember me. Remember me in all you do, For I’m alive! I walk with you. I was, I am, and I shall be. O church I love, remember me. Our God, we hear! We’re called and freed! Your Spirit gives us memory. Now send us out that we may share Your love’s great story everywhere. Topics: Church Year; Covenant/Salvation History; Easter; Lent and Holy Week Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Used With Tune: O WALY WALY

Jesus, You Once Called Disciples

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Jesus, you once called disciples, choosing twelve to follow you Lyrics: Jesus, you once called disciples, choosing twelve to follow you: Simon (also known as Peter), Andrew and Bartholomew, Philip, Thomas, James, and Matthew, Simon, Thaddaeus, John, and James– Then there was the one called Judas. These were your disciples' names. Women, too, were your disciples, sitting, learning, at your feet. Mary knew your word was precious, even more than food to eat. Martha trusted in your power when her brother Laz'rus died. Women shared your journey, Lord, and stayed when you were crucified. Lord, so many heard and followed, like the woman at the well. Meeting you, the living water, she sought others she could tell. Like the boy with loaves and fishes, like Zacchaeus in the tree, Many gladly heard your message; many shared your ministry. Jesus, still you call your people, "Come and follow me today!" Some, like Paul, feel sudden wonder; some are brought up in your way. Lord, no matter how we meet you, by your Spirit, make us new. May we know your living presence; may we daily follow you. Topics: Call/Vocation; Jesus Christ Ministry Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

Our God, You Called to Moses

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Our God, you called to Moses to set your people free Lyrics: Our God, you called to Moses to set your people free. What wrongly some suppose is: He answered easily. “I’m not the one you’re seeking!” he seemed instead to say. “My strength is not in speaking; God, find another way!” And yet, O Lord, you told him to trust in what you said. Your strength would surely hold him through every day ahead. Though many would oppose him, by your own name he’d know: You were the one who chose him to help your people go. You call each congregation to serve the lost and poor. We doubt our own vocation; we ask, “Lord, are you sure?” Yet you give gifts for sharing, you show us what to say. Your Spirit gives us daring to serve Christ every day. Topics: Call/Vocation Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN

You Formed Us in Your Image, Lord

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: You formed us in your image, Lord; You call us your own children Topics: Families and Marriage; Life in Christ Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES

O God Whose Loving Has No End

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: CRIMOND

We Hear, Lord, Your Promise

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We hear, Lord, your promise: "My grace is sufficient!" Lyrics: We hear, Lord, your promise: “My grace is sufficient!” Those few simple words brought such comfort to Paul; And though every thorn in the flesh may be different We find in your message good news for us all. Your strength is made perfect in times of our weakness, When hardships assail us and pain comes along. For you dwell within us and we learn your goodness— And when we are weakest, in you we are strong. Through all that we suffer, your grace is a blessing; O Christ, you are with us to carry us through. What hope you still offer when life is distressing! You heal and forgive us, so we turn to you. When pain is so great that we hardly can bear it, We call on your name and we hear your love’s song; You send us the comfort and peace of your Spirit, And when we are weakest, in you we are strong. Topics: Grace of God; Wholeness and Healing, Service of Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Used With Tune: ASH GROVE

The Fruit of the Spirit

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: ASH GROVE

We Enter Your Church

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG