Gathering Music 

Welcome and Announcements – Board Member

Prelude - “She Lays it on the Line” by Ronee Blakley

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 #15, “The Lone Wild Bird”

Story  Rev. Chris 

Anthem “If You’re Going Through Hell” by Rodney Atkins

Reflection Margaret Eagle

Words of Offering 

Offertory “The River” by Garth Brooks, 

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

Prayer Rev Chris

Hymn #191 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free

Sermon “The Indestructible Within Us” Rev Chris

Closing Song #1015 I Know I Can

Extinguishing the Flame 

Postlude - “Every Storm Runs Out of Rain” by Gary Allan 

Flower Dedication

Today’s sanctuary flowers are given by

Martha Spaulding.

“In memory of Martha Courant, 1956-2025,

whose 70th birthday would have been March 5.”

For @Tracey Summerhayes :

Speaker: Rev. Chris Jablonski

Time: 9:00 & 11:00 am

Type: Age-based RE Classes

Series: Series: Embodying Resilience

Description: 

Pema Chödrön writes, “Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found within us.” Join us as we explore and celebrate that indestructible center together. Age-based Religious Exploration classes will be offered during both services, and childcare is available. At 9:00 am, our Unplugged and Connected service will feature music by Ian Garvie and Jeff Isen. At 11:00 am, the Senior Choir will sing, offering a preview of next week’s Major Music service, Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. 

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Button words: 11:00 am Livestream

Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/AJXnj5-LmOE?feature=share