
February 9th, 2025
Prelude John Hansen
Ringing of the Bell
Call to Community: # 1003 “Where Do We Come From?”
Call to Worship
Chalice Lighting & Congregational Affirmation– David Bullington
Community Connection
Hymn: #1071 “On the Dusty Earth Drum”
Time for All Ages: “Twelve Days of Lunar New Year”
Singing the Children Out: As You Go
Offering: White Center Food Bank
Gift of Music: “Dancing at the Festival” by Chris McEwen on fiddle
Joys and Sorrows
Time of Meditation & Pastoral Prayer
Sung Response: “There Is a Love”
Reading, “Things We Carried on the Sea” by Wang Ping
Anthem: “Bright Morning Star Arising” Traditional folk song arranged by The Wailin’ Jennys performed by Rainier Reunion
Sermon: “Tending the Hearth” Rev. Carter Smith
Sending Hymn: #1068 “Rising Green”
Gratitude & Announcements
Closing Words and Releasing the Flame
Music for Exiting: “Go Well My Friend” by Carolyn McDade
Postlude John Hansen