OOS Our Flowers Are But Symbols 6.14.20
Introit- Spirit of Life – Kirsten McCandless
Words of Welcome/Announcements Jody Buck
Prelude- The Ash Grove
Opening Words/Chalice Lighting Rev. Steve
Hymn Oh, Give Us Pleasure in the Flowers Today #64
Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to day;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.
Oh, give us pleasures in the orchard white
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.
And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in mid air stands still.
For this is love and nothing else is love,
The which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends he will,
But which it only needs that we fulfill.
Congregational Covenant
Love is the spirit of this church and service is its law.
This is our great covenant; to dwell together in peace,
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another
Reading
Special Music Star Spangled Banner- Rob Burke
Candles of Joy and Concern
Pastoral Prayer
Choral Response “Voice Still and Small” #391
Voice still and small, deep inside all, I hear you call, singing.
In storm and rain, sorrow and pain, still we remain singing.
Calming my fears, quenching my tears, through all the years, singing.
Flower Ritual Prayer and Dedication
Special Music Simple Gifts
Sermon Our Flowers Are But Symbols Rev. Steve
Moment of Reflection
Hymn For Flowers That Bloom about Our Feet #76
For flowers that bloom about our feet,
for tender grass so fresh and sweet,
for song of bird and hum of bee,
for all things fair we hear or see:
Giver of all, we thank thee.
For blue of stream and blue of sky ,
for pleasant shade of branches high,
for fragrant air and cooling breeze,
for beauty of the blooming trees:
Giver of all, we thank thee.
For this new morning with its light,
for rest and shelter of the night,
for health and food, for love and friends,
for everything thy goodness sends:
Giver of all, we thank thee.
Extinguishing the Chalice
Benediction
Unison Response
God be with you till we meet again.
By his counsel’s guide uphold you.
With his sheep securely fold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Amen
Peace be with you till we meet again.
Faith sustain you and uphold you
Love surround you and enfold you
Peace be with you till we meet again.
Amen
Postlude – Flying Free – Choir