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Pipe a Tune and Beat the Drum

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #11 (2003) Meter: 7.5.7.5 Lyrics: Pipe a tune and beat the drum,play upon the horn!Gladly now we welcome you,child of God, new-born.Little bud upon the tree,new leaf on the vine,God has made you one of us.Water is the sign.Precious child of God, we prayyou will learn and grow,nurtured by the love and faithwe have come to know. Topics: Baptism Celebration Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:26-27 Tune Title: FOR HELEN AND LUCAS

Come to the Table, Sinner and Saint

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #12 (2003) Meter: 9.9.9.9 First Line: Come to the table, sinner and saint, Lyrics: Come to the table, sinner and saint,strong-hearted, mighty, weary and faint,empty, repentant, seeking a place.Christ welcomes you with joy and with grace.Come, unfraid, for here you will findLove does not judge, nor fail to be kind.Love treats as one all those who believe.Come to Loveâ€™s table, Christ now receive.All things are ready, come and draw near.Share in the supper laid for us here:bread that is broken, cup of red wine,Love's holy token--human, divine.Eat, and remember, as we partake,Jesus the Christ who died for our sake,sharing our lot and showing Loveâ€™s way,rising to lead us to a new day.Go from the table joyful in heart,filled with thanksgiving as you depart,graced by the Spirit, blessed by our Friend,strengthened by God to serve to lifeâ€™s end. Topics: Communion Hospitality of Table Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Tune Title: OPEN TABLE

Joyful God of Youth and Children

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #13 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: Joyful God of youth and children,God of all who hold them dear,Source of faith and understanding,Perfect Love that casts out fear,we have gathered in your presence,with glad hearts and songs of praise,for a grateful celebrationof your wise and wondrous ways. In your wisdom, God, you set usas your people in this place,bid us welcome friend and strangerto the garden of your grace.In this fertile field, with wonder,we have watched our children growin the faith that first was scatteredby the saints of long ago.At the font the seed was plantedfor the faith that blooms today.It was watered by the Spirit,fed according to Loveâ€™s Way.In the home this faith was nurturedlike a seedling, with great care;in the church by songs and storiesfaithful teachers had to share.God, the faith that's come to floweris now ready to bear fruit.Gift our children with your Spirit,make them strong and resolute.In this rite of confirmation,bless the solemn vows they make,that each one may follow Jesus,living always for his sake.Alternate 4th stanza for times other than Confirmation:Now as faith begins to flowerand is ready to bear fruit,gift our children with your Spirit,make them strong and resolute.Listen to their affirmations,hear the heartfelt prayers they make,as they seek to follow Jesus,living always for his sake. Topics: Confirmation Church as Learning Community Tune Title: CONFIRMATION 2002

Be Present, God of Love, Draw Near

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #14 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Lyrics: Be present, God of love, draw nearamong your people gathered hereto watch and witness what we say,the promises we make today.As long ago you gave a signin water Jesus turned to wine,reveal your loving power nowand bless us in our holy vow.In times of sickness and good health,in poverty, abundant wealth,in joys and sorrows we may know,in springtime joy and autumn glow,we pledge our loyalty and loveand pray your Spirit, like a dove,may fall upon us as we standbefore you now, joined hand in hand.God, when we find in later life,that conflicts lead us into strife,may we be honest, patient, kindin sharing what is on our mind;and when we differ, even fight,one saying "wrong," the other "right,"give us the wit to recognizethat love may need to compromise.Grant us your eyes of love to seethe person each was meant to bereflected in the other's face:a child of God, a gift of grace,a person worthy of respect,a life to cherish and protect,a steadfast, loyal, trusted friend,beloved now and to life's end. Topics: Marriage Marriage covenant Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Tune Title: MCCUMBER

Good Shepherd, Our Leader, Provider, and Guide

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #15 (2003) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: Good Shepherd, our Leader, Provider, and Guide,who faithfully all of our needs has supplied,we trust in your goodness, so steadfast and true,affirming your presence in all that we do.In days that are troubled and nights that are long,when we find it hard to discern right from wrong,when spirits are lowest and broken hearts grieve,you teach us, encourage us, help us believe.Whenever our selfishness leads us astray,you find us, forgive us, and show us the way,preparing a table for us in this place,anointing our spirits with life-giving grace.As long as we live, till the end of our days,we'll offer our songs of thanksgiving and praise,rejoicing, Good Shepherd, that we're not alone,for in you, and with you, we're always at home. Topics: Christian life Shepherd role of God and Jesus Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: GOOD SHEPHERD (Horman)

When We Are Blind

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #16 (2003) Meter: 10.11.11.10 First Line: When we are blind to the judgment of love, Lyrics: When we are blind to the judgment of love,and tempted to stray from the way of the dove,God, show us, through prophets, your vision for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are deaf to your holy command,unwilling to listen to what you demand,God, give us in Jesus new orders for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are lame with excuses, and fearenfeebles our power to make your will clear,God, send your bold Spirit with mandates for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are silent, reluctant to speakfor those who are hungry, or homeless, or weak,God, loosen our tongues to declare for your peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease." Topics: Church Year-Advent Confession, justice; Peace and Justice Confession/petition Scripture: Isaiah 35:5-6 Tune Title: DESIRE FOR PEACE

Good Friends, Rejoice, Be Glad and Sing

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #17 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias First Line: Good friends, rejoice, be glad and sing! Lyrics: Good friends, rejoice, be glad and sing!Lift up your hearts, let voices ring!Christ Jesus has changed everything!Alleluia! Alleluia! Lines drawn between us, hard and fast,divisions that we thought would last,have all been banished to the past!Alleluia! Alleluia! No longer blind, we now can seeGod has created us to beone open, loving family.Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, Creator, Spirit, Son,that, out of many, we are one!New life in love has now begun!Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Church Year-Eastertide Reconciliation; Church Year: Pentecost Reconciliation Scripture: Acts 11:17-18 Tune Title: PETER AND CORNELIUS

Song of the Creche

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #18 (2003) Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain First Line: Sing of a stable built on a hill Refrain First Line: Sing Noel! Sing Noel! Lyrics: Sing of a stable built on a hill,animals waiting, quiet and still,next to a manger fragrant with hay,ready to welcome Jesus their way.Refrain: Sing Noel! Sing Noel!Lift up your voice!Come now to Bethlehem,come and rejoice! Sing of young Mary, weary and worn,knowing that Jesus soon would be born,seeking in Josephâ€™s tender embracestrength to bring forth her child of Godâ€™s grace.RefrainSing of the shepherds watching their sheepout on the hillside, rugged and steep,listening to heavenâ€™s glorious song,trusting an angel never is wrong.RefrainSing of the wise men scanning the sky,spying the star-sign shining on high,starting their journey, led by that star,bringing to Jesus gifts from afar.RefrainSing of the baby, sweet little boy,laid in a manger, welcomed with joy.Sing of the Savior he will become.His name is Jesus, Godâ€™s promised one.Refrain Topics: Church Year-Christmas Placing the creche Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 Tune Title: CRECHE CAROL

On Christmas Eve We Celebrate

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #19 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: On Christmas Eve we celebrate,with friends throughout the earth,the night when angels and a starannounced the Saviorâ€™s birth,when shepherds heard the angel-songsand wise men scanned the skies,and mother Mary rocked her childto hush his tiny cries.We tell these stories once againbeside a Christmas tree,and light a candle for the childon his Nativity.We sing the splendid angel-songs,and ring a Christmas bell;shout â€œMerry Christmasâ€ to our friendsand wish our neighbors well.But, always there are some who findno reason to rejoice.They mourn, and wait in vain to heara loved oneâ€™s long-lost voice.The angel-songs and twinkling lightsremind them of their loss;for them the shiny Christmas treebecomes a barren cross.Still others do not celebratebecause they are alone,by choice or by necessityaway from friends and home.They worry that there is no roomfor lonely folk this night;they long to hear the angel-songsand see the starâ€™s love-light.Incarnate God, make us your handsto wipe away sad tears,your arms to welcome those in need,to calm their anxious fears;your voice to whisper angel-songs,your smile to light their way,until a lonely Christmas Evebecomes glad Christmas Day. Topics: Christian Life Ministry for a "Blue" Christmas; Church Year-Christmas "Blue" Christmas Scripture: John 1:4-5 Tune Title: TRUE GIFT

Sing Praise for the Journey

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #20 (2003) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D First Line: Let songs of thanksgiving and glad psalms of praise Lyrics: Let songs of thanksgiving and glad psalms of praiseresound through the heavens extolling God's ways,for since our faith journey began long ago,our God has been with us and helped us to grow.Give thanks for the people who, led by God's grace,had vision to gather a church in this place.Sing praise for their mission, and all they enduredto be Christ's disciples and God's living Word.Give thanks for the faithful who walk in their way,still led by a vision of mission todayto care for the homeless, the hungry and ill,the prisoner and stranger, with love and good will.Give thanks for our children and gifts that they bring,their joy in God's presence, the songs that they sing.As they learn to worship, and study, and pray,the church of tomorrow is born here today.Sing praise for the journey of faith that we share.Sing praise, and be thankful for God's love and care.Rejoice in Christ Jesus, who walks at our side,and hope in the Spirit, our Light and our Guide. Topics: Church Anniverssary Faith journey Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 Tune Title: JOURNEY OF FAITH