St. Andrew’s United ChurchJune 28, 2015

Compassion andtolerance are not asign of weakness,but a sign of strength. Dalai Lama

Opening our DoorsMusical Prelude Doug

Bothwell

Welcome & Announcements

Apostolic Blessing: One: May the grace of our Lord Jesus

Christ, the love of God, and the

communion of the Holy Spirit be

with you all. All: And also with you.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Children’s Time

Liz

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

* Passing the Peace

* Hymn: “Spirit, Open My Heart”

More Voices # 79

Refrain:

Spirit, open my heart to the joy

and pain of living.As you love may I love,in receiving and in

giving,Spirit, open my heart.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

God, replace my stony heart with a heart that’s kind and tender.

All my coldness and fear to your graceI now surrender.

Refrain:

Spirit, open my heart to the joy

and pain of living.As you love may I love,in receiving and in

giving,Spirit, open my heart.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Write your love upon my heart asmy law, my goal, my story.

In each thought, word, and deed, may my living bring you glory.

Refrain:

Spirit, open my heart to the joy

and pain of living.As you love may I love,in receiving and in

giving,Spirit, open my heart.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

May I weep with those who weep,

share the joy of sister, brother.

In the welcome of Christ, may we welcome one

another.

Refrain:

Spirit, open my heart to the joy

and pain of living.As you love may I love,in receiving and in

giving,Spirit, open my heart.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

* Invitation to Worship:

One: We have come together to

celebrate God's presence.All: God is love.One: We have come together to open

ourselves to new opportunities

to act out God's love.All: God's love in our actions speaks

louder than words.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

One: We have come together to

experience God's love in our

midst.All: Thanks be to God.One: God has given us love to share

with each other.All: Thanks be to God.One: God has gathered us into a

community of care and worship.

Amen

Opening our Hearts

Prayer of Approach:

Loving God, you created us to live in a loving relationship with you and each other. Open our hearts and our minds, so that we may hear your voice. Open our eyes so we may see your love in all of your people that we meet today and every day.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Help us to answer your call to actionby reaching out to our fellow brothers and sisters in need. By the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of Jesus we pray. Amen

Joys & Concerns

Silent Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Presentation of Tithes & Offerings

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Offertory*Song: “God of Love”

(Sung to the Tune of Edelweiss)

God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. May our livesdo 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.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

* Prayer of Dedication

* Hymn: “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”

Voices United # 375

Refrain: Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’

the wilderness calling and free,Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,stir me from placidness,

Wind, Wind on the sea.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

You moved on the waters, you calledto the deep,

then you coaxed up the mountainsfrom the valleys of sleep;

and over the eons you called toeach thing:

wake from your slumbers and riseon your wings.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Refrain:Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’

the wilderness calling and free,Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,stir me from placidness,

Wind, Wind on the sea.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

You swept thro’ the desert, you stung with the sand,

and you goaded your people with alaw and a land;

and when they were blinded with their idols and lies,

then you spoke thro’ your prophets to open their eyes.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Refrain:Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’

the wilderness calling and free,Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,stir me from placidness,

Wind, Wind on the sea.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill,

then you whispered in silence whenthe whole world was still;

and down in the city you called once again,

when you blew through your peopleon the rush of the wind.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Refrain:Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’

the wilderness calling and free,Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,stir me from placidness,

Wind, Wind on the sea.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

You call from tomorrow, you breakancient schemes,

from the bondage of sorrow the captives dream dreams,

our women see visions, our men clear their eyes,

with bold new decisions yourpeople arise.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Refrain:Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow thro’

the wilderness calling and free,Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,stir me from placidness,

Wind, Wind on the sea.

Opening our Minds

Contemporary Wisdom

John 10: 11-18 and 1 John 3: 16-24

* Hymn: “Come and Find the Quiet Centre:

Voices United # 374

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Come and find the quiet centrein the crowded life we lead,

find the room for hope to enter,find the frame where we are freed:

clear the chaos and the clutter,clear our eyes, that we can see

all the things that really matter,be at peace, and simply be.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Silence is a friend who claims us,cools the heat and slows the pace,

God it is who speaks and names us,knows our being, face to face,

making space within our thinking,lifting shades to show the sun,

raising courage when we’re shrinking,finding scope for faith begun.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

In the spirit let us travel,open to each other’s pain,

let our loves and fears unravel,celebrate the space we gain:

there’s a place for deepest dreaming,there’s a time for heart to care,

in the Spirit’s lively schemingthere is always room to spare!

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Message:

“God’s Love in Action”

Opening our Doors

Congregational Prayer

* Hymn:

“I Have Called You by Your Name”

More Voices # 161

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

I have called you by your name, you are mine;

I have gifted you and ask you now to shine.

I will not abandon you; all my promises are true.

You are gifted, called, and chosen; you are mine.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

I will help you learn my name as you go;

read it written in my people, help them grow.

Pour the water in my name,speak the word your soul

can claim,offer Jesus’ body given long

ago.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

I know you will need my touchas you go;

feel it pulsing in creation’s ebband flow.

Like the woman reaching out,choosing faith in spite of

doubt,hold the hem of Jesus’ robe, then let it go.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

I have given you a name, it is mine;I have given you my Spirit as a

sign.With my wonder in your soul,make my wounded children

whole;go and tell my precious people

theyare mine.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

* Benediction

*Song: “Wherever You May Go”

More Voices # 216

Refrain Only:

Wherever you may go, I will follow,

and your people shall be my people too.

Wherever you may go, I will follow,

for I would be faithful, loyal and true.

Compassion

andtoleranc

eare not asign of

weakness,

but asign of

strength.

Dalai Lama

Postlude Doug Bothwell