Learning to be the LightLearning to be the Light
When the stars came crashing down When the stars came crashing down
In tiny pieces to the ground In tiny pieces to the ground
I was all alone down here I was all alone down here
Trapped beneath the atmosphereTrapped beneath the atmosphere
Then I, thought somebody called Then I, thought somebody called my name my name
I spun around and caught a flame I spun around and caught a flame
I gave into a God I didn't know I gave into a God I didn't know
And now everything is falling And now everything is falling into place into place
A brand new life is calling and A brand new life is calling and
I owe it all to grace I owe it all to grace
It's so much brighter living in It's so much brighter living in your world your world
Savior, what you did for me Savior, what you did for me
You gave me something I want You gave me something I want everyone to see everyone to see
When we struggle and it all goes When we struggle and it all goes wrong wrong
Only you can make it right, Only you can make it right,
So I say Oh oh oh oh ohSo I say Oh oh oh oh oh
I'm learning to be the light I'm learning to be the light
Whoa, whoa Whoa, whoa
I'm learning to be the light- I'm learning to be the light-
Whoa, whoa Whoa, whoa
When a heart is cold as ice When a heart is cold as ice
You can't melt it with advice You can't melt it with advice
No one wants to listen to No one wants to listen to
A list of things they shouldn't do A list of things they shouldn't do
So I build a city on a hill So I build a city on a hill
And I light a candle on the sill And I light a candle on the sill
Knowing you'll be always knocking Knowing you'll be always knocking at the door at the door
Oh God I just want to love on Oh God I just want to love on everyone everyone
All I have is yours to give All I have is yours to give
So let the people come So let the people come
It's so much brighter living in your It's so much brighter living in your world world
Savior, what you did for me Savior, what you did for me
You gave me something I want You gave me something I want everyone to see everyone to see
When we struggle and it all goes When we struggle and it all goes wrong wrong
Only you can make it right, Only you can make it right,
So I say Oh oh oh oh ohSo I say Oh oh oh oh oh
I'm learning to be the light I'm learning to be the light
Whoa, Whoa Whoa, Whoa
I'm learning to be the light- I'm learning to be the light-
Whoa, Whoa Whoa, Whoa
I'm learning to be the light I'm learning to be the light
That makes the shadows hide That makes the shadows hide
The light that breaks the curse of The light that breaks the curse of pridepride
The light that takes the weary in The light that takes the weary in
it's arms it's arms
When it all came crashing down When it all came crashing down
There was only darkness all There was only darkness all around around
But in the distance I could see But in the distance I could see
A FlameA Flame
It's so much brighter living in your It's so much brighter living in your world world
Savior, what you did for me Savior, what you did for me
You gave me something I want You gave me something I want everyone, everyone,
I mean everyone to seeI mean everyone to see
When we struggle and it all goes When we struggle and it all goes wrong wrong
Only you can make it right Only you can make it right
So I say Oh oh oh oh ohSo I say Oh oh oh oh oh
I'm learning to be the light I'm learning to be the light
Whoa, whoa Whoa, whoa
I'm learning to be the light- I'm learning to be the light-
Whoa, whoaWhoa, whoa
I'm learning to be the lightI'm learning to be the light
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APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCHP: Lord, in your mercy,
C: hear our prayer.
SHARING THE PEACE P: The peace of Christ be with you always.
C: And also with you.
OFFERING
“He Came Down” ELW No. 253 He came down that we may have love;he came down that we may have love;he came down that we may have love;hallelujah forevermore.
He came down that we may have light;he came down that we may have light;he came down that we may have light;hallelujah forevermore.
He came down that we may have peace;he came down that we may have peace;he came down that we may have peace;hallelujah forevermore.
He came down that we may have joy;he came down that we may have joy;he came down that we may have joy;hallelujah forevermore.
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OFFERTORY PRAYER P: Let us Pray. Holy God, gracious and merciful, you
bring forth food from the earth and nourish your whole creation.C: Turn our hearts toward those who hunger
in any way, that all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESSAll may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen.P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of
one another.
Silence is kept for reflection. You are invited to kneel, sit, or stand as you wish.
P: Most merciful God,C: we confess that we are captive to sin and
cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins,
in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed
be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, and ever. Amen.
INVITATION TO COMMUNIONP: Taste and see that the Lord is good.
“Open the Eyes of My Heart”
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you,
I want to see you
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you,
I want to see you
To see You high and lifted up
Shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you,
I want to see you
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you,
I want to see you
To see You high and lifted up
Shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
To see You high and lifted up
Shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see You
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see You
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you,
I want to see you
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you, I want to see you
I want to see you, I want to see you
Open the Eyes of My Heart, 1197 Paul Baloche, Interrity’s Hosanna Music, CCLI#1724248
POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ
strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.
POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ
strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.
POST-COMMUNION PRAYERP: Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that
you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life.
C: In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
BLESSINGP: Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless
you now and forever.
C: Amen.
“My Life Is In You, Lord”My Life Is In You, Lord”
My life is in you, Lord;My life is in you, Lord;
My strength is in you, Lord;My strength is in you, Lord;
My hope is in you, Lord; My hope is in you, Lord;
in you, it’s in you. in you, it’s in you.
“My Life Is In You, Lord”My Life Is In You, Lord”
My life is in you, Lord;My life is in you, Lord;
My strength is in you, Lord;My strength is in you, Lord;
My hope is in you, Lord; My hope is in you, Lord;
in you, it’s in you. in you, it’s in you.
My life is in you, Lord;My life is in you, Lord;
My strength is in you, Lord;My strength is in you, Lord;
My hope is in you, Lord; My hope is in you, Lord;
in you, it’s in you. in you, it’s in you.
My life is in you, Lord;My life is in you, Lord;
My strength is in you, Lord;My strength is in you, Lord;
My hope is in you, Lord; My hope is in you, Lord;
in you, it’s in you. in you, it’s in you.
I’ll praise you with I’ll praise you with
all of my lifeall of my life
I’ll praise you with I’ll praise you with
all of my strength all of my strength
With all of my lifeWith all of my life
All of my strengthAll of my strength
All of my hope is in you…All of my hope is in you…
I’ll praise you with I’ll praise you with
all of my lifeall of my life
I’ll praise you with I’ll praise you with
all of my strength all of my strength
With all of my lifeWith all of my life
All of my strengthAll of my strength
All of my hope is in you…All of my hope is in you…
My life is in you, Lord;My life is in you, Lord;
My strength is in you, Lord;My strength is in you, Lord;
My hope is in you, Lord; My hope is in you, Lord;
in you, it’s in you. in you, it’s in you.
My life is in you, Lord;My life is in you, Lord;
My strength is in you, Lord;My strength is in you, Lord;
My hope is in you, Lord; My hope is in you, Lord;
in you, it’s in you. in you, it’s in you.
My life is in you, Lord;My life is in you, Lord;
My strength is in you, Lord;My strength is in you, Lord;
My hope is in you, Lord; My hope is in you, Lord;
in you, it’s in you.in you, it’s in you.
it’s in you.it’s in you.““My Life Is In You Lord”, Daniel Gardner, 1986, Integrity’s Hosanna Music, My Life Is In You Lord”, Daniel Gardner, 1986, Integrity’s Hosanna Music,
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My life is in you, Lord;My life is in you, Lord;
My strength is in you, Lord;My strength is in you, Lord;
My hope is in you, Lord; My hope is in you, Lord;
in you, it’s in you.in you, it’s in you.
it’s in you.it’s in you.““My Life Is In You Lord”, Daniel Gardner, 1986, Integrity’s Hosanna Music, My Life Is In You Lord”, Daniel Gardner, 1986, Integrity’s Hosanna Music,
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SENDINGP: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God. P: And all God’s children said…C: AMEN!
SENDINGP: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God. P: And all God’s children said…C: AMEN!
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Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches
of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.