Sunday, April 14, 2024

Prelude: John Hansen, piano; Ronnie Bishop, percussion

Ringing of the Bell

Call to Community: #396 “I Know This Rose Will Open”

Call to Worship

Congregational Affirmation and Chalice Lighting : John Fawcett-Long

Community Connection

Hymn: #163 “For the Earth Forever Turning”

Time for All Ages: “My Story of Mother Earth” by Angela Mashford-Pringle, shared by Jade Wilde and helpers

Offering: Westside Youth Programs (Give by Text: 616-404-4171)

Gift of Music: “From the Earth” by John Britt

Joys and Sorrows

Time of Meditation & Pastoral Prayer

Sung Response: “There Is a Love”

Reading or Reflection

Anthem: “Earthling Boogie” by Riley Anderson

Sermon: “Answering Creation’s Cry” Deb Hagen-Lukens

Sending Hymn: #1065 “Blue Boat Home”

Gratitude and Announcements

Closing Words & Releasing the Flame

Five-fold Amen

Postlude: John Hansen, piano; Ronnie Bishop, percussion