Make The Storm Your Medicine
May 10 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary
Poet Andrea Gibson tells us, “when I realized the storm was inevitable, I made it my medicine” Come and we will explore this powerful transition, opening to the unwelcome teachers and forging resilience in the face of all that comes.
Gathering Music: “Motherless Child”—Traditional (Instrumental)
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude: Turn, Turn, Turn — The Byrds
Chalice Lighting
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: #95 There is More Love
Story Rev. Martha
Anthem: Because of you — Bayard Klimasmith
Reflection
Words of Offering
Offertory: Plowshare Prayer—Spencer LaJoye
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 Comm Care Team Member
Prayer Rev. Chris
Hymn: #169 We Shall Overcome
Sermon “Make the Storm Your Medicine” Rev. Chris
Closing Hymn: #1055 How Sweet the Darkness
Extinguishing the Flame
Postlude: Let It Be—Lennon/McCartney
Flower Dedication