“Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art.” –da Vinci

St. Andrew’s United Church

Opening our Doors

Prelude Wendy Hardman

Welcome & AnnouncementsChildren's Message Bianka

Warren* Passing the Peace* Hymn "Spirit Dancing" (Voices United #388 &

Screen)

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit dancing on the waters, sun reflecting song of grace calling life to all the creatures, giving life to human race.

Spirit dancing on the waters, naming moment they should part, giving freedom to the peoples, signed for all in dancer’s art.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit dancing on the waters, paradox of womb and grave, welcome now the Word child’s coming, no one prison’r, no one slave.

Spirit dancing on the waters, can the dance by cross be stilled? Earth be shaken! Dead awaken! What was emptied shall be filled.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit dancing on the waters, give your people their new birth, healing, loving one another in community with earth.

Spirit dancing on the waters, we would come and dance with you ‘til our world is filled with music and in Christ all things are new.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

* Invitation to WorshipOne: When we seek language to praise you, O God, all we can utter seems stale, tame or odd.Tongue-tied and word-lost, we struggle to find phrases that slight neither heart, soul or mind:

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

ALL: Infinite, intimate, unbounded friend, cosmic companion who loves without end, nearer than heartbeat, more subtle than breath, keener than insight, and stronger than death.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

One: Steadfastly loving, you gave us your Word, living among us on earth, seen and heard, teacher and healer whose promise came true, dying and rising to make all things new:

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

ALL: Infinite, intimate, unbounded friend, cosmic companion who loves without end, nearer than heartbeat, more subtle than breath, keener than insight, and stronger than death.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

One: To be our guardian, supporter and guide, you sent your Spirit to stay by our side, source of community, wellspring of prayer, power to strengthen, and courage to dare:

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

ALL: Infinite, intimate, unbounded friend, cosmic companion who loves without end, nearer than heartbeat, more subtle than breath, keener than insight, and stronger than death. AMEN.

- Carl P. Daw, Jr. (2005)

Prayers for Peace & Candle Lighting

Silent Prayer & Lord's Prayer (Beatles' Vsn.)

Special Music “Climb Every Mountain” Alan Ely & Wendy Hardman

Presentation of Tithes & OfferingsOffertory* Song “God of Love”

Screen

Opening our Hearts

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Oh Father Almighty, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as in heaven the same.

Oh give us this day our daily bread, forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us, forgive us our trespasses.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Alle-lu-ia, al-le-lu-ia; All-le-lu-ia, al-le-lu-ia. Lead us not, oh Father, into

temptation, but save us from the Evil One, for the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, forever and ever, amen.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. May our lives do your will, guide and guard us forever.

Give us courage to stand for truth, help us care for others. God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you.

* Prayer of Dedication* Hymn “Like a Healing Stream” (More Voices #144 & Screen)

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Like a healing stream in a barren desert, Spirit water bringing life to dusty earth, God is trickling through our lives as in a dream unfolding, promising revival and rebirth- like a healing stream.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Like a gentle rain on a thirsty garden, Spirit water come to nourish tiny seed, God is bubbling through the soil to coax a new creation, yearning for an end to want and need- like a gentle rain.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Like a river strong with a restless current, Spirit water rushing on to distant shore, God is carving out a channel in a new direction, calling for an end to hate and war- like a river strong.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Like a mighty sea reaching far horizons, Spirit water with a love both deep and wide, God is working in our hearts to shape a new tomorrow: God will always challenge and provide- like a mighty sea, like a river strong, like a gentle rain, like a healing stream. - Words & Music: Bruce Harding

Ancient Wisdom: Mark 3:24-25

Song "Spirit God, Be our Breath"

(More Voices #150 & Screen)

Contemporary Wisdom: “Relax, It’s Just God”

Message Rev. James* Special Music “You Raise Me Up”

Kim Harrison & Wendy Hardman

Opening our Minds

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit God: be our breath, be our song. Blow through us, bringing strength to move on. Our world seems inward, defensive, withdrawn: Spirit God, be our song.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Patient God: soothe our pride, calm our fear. Comfort us. When we know you are near we grow more certain, our vision is clear: Patient God, calm our fear.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Loving God: be our voice, be our prayer. Reaching out, joining hands as we share, we seek your guidance through friendship and care: Loving God, be our prayer.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit God: be our breath, be our song. Blow through us, bringing strength to move on. Through change, through challenge, we’ll greet the new dawn: Spirit God, be our song. - Words & Music: Bruce Harding

Opening our Minds

Ancient Wisdom: Mark 3:24-25

Song "Spirit God, Be our Breath" (More Voices #150 &

Screen)Contemporary Wisdom: “Relax, It’s

Just God”Message Rev. James* Special Music “You Raise Me Up”

Kim Harrison & Wendy Hardman

* Congregational PrayerOne: Praise with joy the world's

Creator, God of justice, love and peace, source and end of human knowledge, God whose grace shall never cease.

ALL: Celebrate the maker's glory, power to rescue and release.

Opening our Lives

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

One: Praise to Christ who feeds the hungry, frees the captive, finds the lost, heals the sick, upsets religion, fearless of both fate and cost.ALL: Celebrate Christ's constant presence: friend and stranger, guest and host.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

One: Praise the Spirit, sent among us, liberating truth from pride, forging bonds where race or gender, age or nation dare divide.ALL: Celebrate the Spirit's treasure: foolishness none dare deride.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

One: Praise the Maker, Christ and Spirit, one God in community, calling Christians to embody oneness and diversity.ALL: This the world shall see reflected: God is One and one in Three. AMEN.

- The Iona Community (1985)

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

* Hymn "Spirit of Gentleness" (Voices United #375 & Screen)Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free, Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

You moved on the waters, you called to the deep, then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep; and over the eons you called to each thing: wake from your slumbers and rise on your wings.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free, Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

You swept through the desert, you stung with the sand, and you goaded your people with a law and a land; and when they were blinded with their idols and lies, then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free, Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill, then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still; and down in the city you called once again, when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free, Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

You call from tomorrow, you break ancient schemes, from the bondage of sorrow the captives dream dreams, our women see visions, your men clear their eyes, with bold new decisions your people arise.

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free, Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, Wind, Wind on the sea.

- Words & Music: James K. Manley

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand- there is no

art.”–da Vinci

* Benediction

* SongGod, who touches earth with beauty, make my heart anew; with your Spirit re-create me, pure and strong and true. * Postlude Wendy Hardman

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art.” –da Vinci

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