Gathering Music 

Welcome and Announcements – Board Member

Prelude 

Chalice Lighting — Rev Martha

Life is a gift, for which we are grateful.

We gather in community to celebrate

The glories and the mysteries of this great gift.

Gathering Hymn — #361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” 

Story — Rev Chris

Anthem 

Reflection

Words of Offering — Rev Martha 

Offertory 

Doxology 

From all that dwell below the skies;

Let words of love and peace arise;

Let joyful songs of praise be sung;

Through every land by every tongue. Amen.

Candles of Celebration and Concern — Rev Chris

Prayer — Rev Chris

Hymn — #1037 We Begin Again in Love 

Sermon — “We Begin Again in Love” Rev Martha 

Closing Song — #1012 “When I am Frightened” 

Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Martha 

Postlude 

Flower Dedication