Choosing Hope
November 30 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary
Michelle Collins says, “hope is not a certainty but rather a choice. When the world offers you despair, choose possibility. When cynicism seems reasonable, choose engagement. May our hope be grounded in love and expressed through action. And may we return here to find courage to choose again.” Join us for an exploration of Choosing Hope. During the 9:00 am service, Trailmix will be providing the music. Children’s Chapel All Ages-RE will be offered during both services to explore hope. Children will depart, after the story.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements Board Member
Prelude
Greet Your Neighbor Michael Griffin
Chalice Lighting Michael Griffin
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 Song #95, “There is More Love Somewhere”
Story "Frederick,” by Leo Lionni; Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow
Anthem ”Yamaya Asesu,” a traditional Cuban Folk song, arr. Brian Tate; Senior Choir
Reflection Richard Waring
Words of Offering Richard Waring
Offertory
Doxology
From All That Dwell
Candles of Celebration and Concern
Prayer – Rev. Chris
Hymn #107, “There’s a River”
Reflection Michael Griffin
Closing Hymn #118, “This Little Light of Mine”
Extinguishing the Flame Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow
Postlude