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The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone; Laurence Hull Stookey Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #546b (1989) Topics: Church Anniversaries Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #564 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church--Anniversary First Line: God is here! As we your people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we your people meet to offer praise and prayer, may we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share. Here, as in the world around us, all our varied skills and arts wait the coming of the Spirit into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us of our lifelong need of grace; here are table, font, and pulpit; here the cross has central place. Here in honesty of preaching, here in silence, as in speech, here, in newness and renewal, God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome in the shepherd's flock and fold; here, as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us, as of old. Here the servants of the Servant seek in worship to explore what it means in daily living to believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt, keep us faithful to the gospel; help us work Your purpose out. Here, in this day's dedication, all we have to give, receive: we, who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe! Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH

The Church of Christ in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Voices United #601 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ, in every age, beset by change but Spirit led, must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. 2 Across the world, across the street the victims of injustice cry for shelter and for bread to eat, and never live until they die. 3 Then let the servant church arise, a caring church that longs to be a partner in Christ's sacrifice, and clothed in Christ's humanity. 4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed, can cure the fever in our blood, and teach us how to share our bread and feed the starving multitude. 5 We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord: to care for all without reserve and spread Christ's liberating word. Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT

God Renew Us by Your Spirit!

Author: John A. Dalles Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #632 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Church--Anniversary Scripture: Psalm 69:32 Languages: English Tune Title: RESTORATION

How Firm a Foundation

Author: "K" Hymnal: Voices United #660 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Church Anniversaries First Line: How firm a foundation, you servants of God Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you servants of God, is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can be said than to you has been said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed! For I am your God and will still give you aid; I'll strengthen and help you, and cause you to stand, upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; for I will be with you, your troubles to bless, and sanctify to you your deepest distress. 4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, my grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply: the flame shall not hurt you, I only design your dross to consume, and your gold to refine. 5 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose I will not -- I will not desert to his foes; that soul, though all hell should endeavour to shake, I'll never -- no, never -- no, never forsake!" Languages: English Tune Title: ST DENIO

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Hymnal: Voices United #686 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; now fulfil your church’s story; bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo, the hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail your ways; fears and doubts too long have bound us; free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days. 3 Cure your children’s warring madness, bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton selfish gladness, rich in goods and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal. 4 Set our feet on lofty places; gird our lives that they may be armoured with all Christ-like graces, pledged to set all captives free. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, that we fail not them nor thee. Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #742 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Dedication of a Church; Anniversaries; Church; Communion of Saints; Diversity; Ecuminism; Faith; Grace; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Kingdom/Reign of God; New Creation; Peace; Redemption; Saints; Second Coming; Trinity; Unity Scripture: Psalm 118:22 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA

Today in Celebration

Author: Mary R. Bittner Hymnal: Water from the Rock #p.30 (2004) Topics: Church Anniversary First Line: Today in celebration we sing a joyful song Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Come, Praise God for Faithful People

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: The Song Lingers On #3 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversary Ministry of the heart Lyrics: Come, praise God for faithful peoplelong ago whose hearts were stirredwith a passion for the gospeland a zeal to preach the Word.Praise God that the church they foundedbreathes with life and hope today,offering us a faith that's groundedin Christ's holy, loving way.Sing God's praises for the visionof the pure and good in heartwho embraced the church's missionand rejoiced to do their part.Praise God that their keen discerningof the work that faith demandswakes in us a heartfelt yearningto obey what love commands.Celebrate the shepherds caringfor the flock within their fold,and with strangers, gladly sharing,men and women, young and old.Praise God that their joy in givingof themselves, despite the cost,heartens us for thankful livingand to bear another's cross.Come, then lift your hearts and voicesin glad praise, for we belongto a people that rejoicesin love's story and its song.Praise God who sent Christ to save us,and the faithful work begun.Praise the gifts the Spirit gave us.Praise our God, the Three in One. Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Tune Title: WINCHESER NOW

God of Every Generation

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: The Song Lingers On #10 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversary Inclusive community First Line: God of every generation, Lyrics: God of every generation,past and present, yet to come,Jesus Christ our Friend and Savior,Spirit holy, Three in One,Love eternal, loyal Presence,Source of faith that we embrace, we rejoice that you have called usto be agents of your grace.As you led the saints before uswho built up the church we know,guide us in our sacred mission,make us faithful, help us grow.Let our worship and our teaching,music that we sing and play,all proclaim the love of Jesus,and the Gospel for today.Bless us in our life together,men and women, young and old,friendly neighbors, lonely strangers,weak and weary, brave and bold.As we seek to follow Jesus,side by side and hand in hand,gift us with your Holy Spirit,help us live by love's command.When we leave this house of worship,may we each go out to serve,treating all we meet with justice,and respect that they deserve.In the poor, outcast, and needy,may we see our Savior's face,and with kindness, hope, and friendship,gather them in love's embrace. Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Tune Title: WAUWATOSA