“GROWTH

1. St. Andrew’s is the ONLY UNITED CHURCH “GROWTH EVIDENCE of LIFE” July 20, 2014 John Henry Newman

2. OPENING our DOORS Prelude Beth Josephson Welcome & Announcements - THANK YOU! to everyone who helped w/the Yard Sale! - Welcome to everyone! * Passing the Peace * Hymn “It Only Takes a Spark” Voices United #289 & Screen

3. It only takes a spark to get a fire going, and soon all those around can warm up in its glowing: that’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it: you spread God’s love to everyone, you want to pass it on. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

4. What a wondrous time is spring when all the trees are budding, the birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming; that’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it: you want to sing, it’s fresh like spring, you want to pass it on. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

5. I wish for you my friend, this happiness that I’ve found- on God you can depend, it matters not where you’re bound; I’ll shout it from the mountain top; I want the world to know: the Lord of love has come to me, I want to pass it on. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

6. * Invitation to Worship One: My soul cries out with a joyful shout that the God of my heart is great, and my spirit sings of the wondrous things that you bring to the ones who wait. You fixed your sight on your servant's plight, and my weakness you did not spurn, so from east to west shall my name be blest. Could the world be about to turn? “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

7. ALL: My heart shall sing of the day you bring.Let the fires of your justice burn.Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near,and the world is about to turn! “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

8. One: Though I am small, my God, my all, you work great things in me, and your mercy will last from the depths of the past to the end of the age to be. Your very name puts the proud to shame, and to those who would for you yearn, you will show your might, put the strong to flight, for the world is about to turn. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

9. ALL: My heart shall sing of the day you bring.Let the fires of your justice burn.Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near,and the world is about to turn! “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

10. One: From the halls of power to the fortress tower, not a stone will be left on stone. Let the king beware for your justice tears every tyrant from his throne. The hungry poor shall weep no more, for the food they can never earn; there are tables spread, every mouth be fed, for the world is about to turn. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

11. ALL: My heart shall sing of the day you bring.Let the fires of your justice burn.Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near,and the world is about to turn! “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

12. One: Though the nations rage from age to age, we remember who holds us fast: God's mercy must deliver us from the conqueror's crushing grasp. This saving word that our forebears heard is the promise which holds us bound, 'til the spear and rod can be crushed by God who is turning the world around. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

13. ALL: My heart shall sing of the day you bring.Let the fires of your justice burn.Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near,and the world is about to turn! “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

14. OPENING our HEARTS Joys & Concerns Silent Prayer & Candle Lighting Lord's Prayer Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory Beth Josephson

15. Let us offer our sincere and humble prayers to the very source of our being Our Father, in heaven, “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

16. in a lively spirit of deep gratitude and tremendous joy. hallowed be your name, “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

17. Let us invite the source of our being to fill our hearts and minds today, your kingdom come “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

18. as we submit our lives to its cosmic rhythm and effortless flow. your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

19. The source of our being will provide all the sustenance we need for our life's journey, if we ask. Give us today our daily bread. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

20. All that is required of us in return is our generosity, kindness and compassion. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

21. The source of our being will strengthen and sustain us even when we succumb to our own ego Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

22. for it is far stronger and wiser than any force that opposes it. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

23. Let us affirm these truths with our whole being. AMEN. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

24. OPENING our HEARTS Joys & Concerns Silent Prayer & Candle Lighting Lord's Prayer Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory Beth Josephson

25. * Song "God of Love" (sung to the tune of "Edelweiss") God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. May our lives do your will, guide and guard us forever. Give us courage to stand for truth, help us care for others. God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. * Prayer of Dedication “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

26. * Hymn “In the Quiet Curve…” Voices United #278 & Screen In the quiet curve of evening, in the sinking of the days, in the silky void of darkness, you are there. In the lapses of my breathing, in the space between my ways, in the crater carved by sadness you are there. You are there, you are there, you are there. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

27. In the rests between the phrases, in the cracks between the stars, in the gaps between the meaning, you are there, In the melting down of endings, in the cooling of the sun, in the solstice of the winter, you are there. You are there, you are there, you are there. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

28. In the mys’try of my hungers, in the silence of my rooms, in the cloud of my unknowing, you are there. In the empty cave of grieving, in the desert of my dreams, in the tunnel of my sorrow, you are there. You are there, you are there, you are there. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

29. OPENING our MINDS Children's Time Rev. James Ancient Wisdom: Mark 4:26-34 Song "In the Bulb There Is a Flower" Voices United #703 & Screen Contemporary Wisdom: Deepak Chopra Message Rev. James

34. OPENING our MINDS Children's Time Rev. James Ancient Wisdom: Mark 4:26-34 Song "In the Bulb There Is a Flower" Voices United #703 & Screen Contemporary Wisdom: Deepak Chopra Message Rev. James

35. In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed, an appletree; in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

36. There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there’s a dawn in every darkness bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

37. In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

38. OPENING our MINDS Children's Time Rev. James Ancient Wisdom: Mark 4:26-34 Song "In the Bulb There Is a Flower" Voices United #703 & Screen Contemporary Wisdom: Deepak Chopra Message Rev. James

40. OPENING our LIVES * Congregational Prayer "Living Water, Source of Life" God our Mother, Living Water, River of Mercy, Source of Life

41. in whom we live and move and have our being, who quenches our thirst, refreshes our weariness bathes and washes and cleanses our wounds, “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

42. be for us always a fountain of life, and for all the world a river of hope springing up in the midst of the deserts of despair. Honour and blessing, glory and praise to you forever. AMEN. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

43. * Hymn “Soil of God, You & I” Voices United #174 & Screen Soil of God, you and I, stand ready to bear seeds of faith nourished by God’s tender care. Growing in everyone for here God is found. All stand together, we are Holy ground. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

44. Soil of God, you and I, now ready to be part of God’s promise, for others to see. Open to everyone for here God is found. All stand together, we are Holy ground. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

45. Soil of God, you and I, now called to rebirth, joining as partners with all of the earth. Living in harmony for here God is found. All stand together, we are Holy ground. “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

46. * Benediction * Song "Lead Me, God" Lead me God, lead me in your righteousness; make your way plain before my face. For it is you, and you, God only, who makes me to dwell in safety. Postlude Beth Josephson “Growth is the only evidence of life.” John Henry Newman

47. Have a is the ONLY GREAT WEEK! “GROWTH EVIDENCE of LIFE” John Henry Newman