Liturgy adapted from Worship Design Design Studio

© 2019 Marcia McFee http://worshipdesignstudio.com/

Order of Service

Preparation: Candle, Food, Worry Stones, Colouring pages (downloadable) Welcome

CENTRE

Prayer Song: (tune: Amazing Grace) Hear this assurance from God: Be still, O heart, you’re not alone, your beat is shared with me. Come now, and calm, and center here, you’re mine, secure and free.

Let us imagine letting go of our worries for now into God’s heart of love. We offer a prayer song of letting go: Into your care, we offer now, our worries, fears and strife. We turn to you and know you’re near– Your light, our love and life.

Candle: Please light your candle and set our heart worry stones next to it. Song: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks VU179

BREAK OPEN

Breaking Open the Word with Scripture Song for Hearing [peace theme solo or instrumental] Scripture: John 20: 19 -22 Read by Nancy Painter

The Heart of the Matter Season of Easter

“With Glad Hearts”

April 19, 2020 Peninsula United Church

Liturgy adapted from Worship Design Design Studio

© 2019 Marcia McFee http://worshipdesignstudio.com/

Breaking Open our Lives with Reflection & Discussion How can we offer peace to those who feel no peace or comfort?

Response Breaking Open our Hearts with Prayer

Song: “Give Peace to Every Heart MV 86 Prayers of the People & the Lord’s Prayer - Nancy Painter

PRAISE GOD

Prayer – Repeating after Leader We know Jesus is present among us… even in this very home… We will not let fear be louder than love… but with glad hearts and rejoicing souls… we will sing God’s praise… for we are Easter People…! Song: “Lean In Toward the Light” by Carrie Newcomer

SERVE

How can we offer peace to those who feel no peace or comfort? Make your own plan today.

Blessing (based on Psalm 16) God is always with you. No matter what you face, no matter what trials or hardships come your way, God is right beside you, whispering “Peace be with you,” guiding and directing your path. So do not live in fear, but in joy. Take heart! This is the heart of the matter. Amen. Postlude Jam: “Love is My Religion.” By Ziggy Marley - sung by Glenn Roy