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God Calls Us to Worship

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #1 (2003) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: God calls us to worship with glorious sounds Lyrics: God calls us to worship with glorious soundsof music declaring that here love is found;in songs of the faithful and tunes that we play,God's presence is made known among us today.Refrain:Sing praise that, in music, God gives us a voice,and calls us to worship, give thanks, and rejoice!Sing praise for the music that's chosen with carethat we may express our deep feelings in prayer,for psalms, hymns, and anthems that help us move onfrom tears of lament to a joyful new song.Refrain:Sing praise now for music that gives us a voiceto tell of God's goodness, give thanks, and rejoice.Sing praise for directors who work hard and longto help us discover our own gifts for song,who nurture and teach us and set us afireto sing from the pew or a place in the choir.Refrain:Sing praise now for music that gives us a voiceto tell of God's goodness, give thanks, and rejoice.Sing praise for musicians who walk at our side,our friends and companions, who ever providenew reasons to sing and to offer our praise,and lead us in serving God, now and always.Refrain:Sing praise now for music that gives us a voiceto tell of God's goodness, give thanks, and rejoice. Topics: Music Music ministry Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17 Tune Title: KAPELLMEISTER

Great God of All, We Sing Your Praise

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #2 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: Great God of all, we sing your praisein different words, in different ways,yet we are one, formed by your hand,and called to live by your command.You freely bless us from our birthwith all the treasures of the earth.Make us wise stewards; help us sharethese gifts entrusted to our care.In times of trouble, times of grief,in times of doubt and unbelief,you walk with us, a loyal friend.Make us as faithful to the end.When we seek vengeance for a wrong,you fill our hearts with mercy's song.We yield to you our selfish pride.Let justice reign and love abide.Great God of all, with thankful heartsfor all the blessings you impart,we sing your praise, our voices one,from dawn of day to setting sun. Topics: Christan Life Thanksgiving; Interfaith Worship Inclusive hymn; Peace and Justice Scripture: Psalm 8 Tune Title: FRIENDS

Come, Praise God for Faithful People

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #3 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: Come, praise God for faithful peoplelong ago whose hearts were stirredwith a passion for the gospeland a zeal to preach the Word.Praise God that the church they foundedbreathes with life and hope today,offering us a faith that's groundedin Christ's holy, loving way.Sing God's praises for the visionof the pure and good in heartwho embraced the church's missionand rejoiced to do their part.Praise God that their keen discerningof the work that faith demandswakes in us a heartfelt yearningto obey what love commands.Celebrate the shepherds caringfor the flock within their fold,and with strangers, gladly sharing,men and women, young and old.Praise God that their joy in givingof themselves, despite the cost,heartens us for thankful livingand to bear another's cross.Come, then lift your hearts and voicesin glad praise, for we belongto a people that rejoicesin love's story and its song.Praise God who sent Christ to save us,and the faithful work begun.Praise the gifts the Spirit gave us.Praise our God, the Three in One. Topics: Church Anniversary Ministry of the heart Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Tune Title: WINCHESER NOW

When Jesus Was in Bethany

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #4 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: When Jesus was in Bethanyhe was a welcome guestwithin the home of Lazarus,and there he stayed to rest.Good Martha hurried off to cooksome food for him to eat;but Mary, searching, found a stooland sat down at his feet.While Mary listened to the wordsthat Jesus had to say,her sister, busy at her work,sent angry looks her way.Said Martha, "Jesus, don't you carethat I must work alone?Why do you let her sit and talk,her idleness condone?""Now, Martha, Martha," Jesus said,"when I come here to dine,don't waste your time on special food.A simple meal is fine.Come, sit with Mary at my sideand feed upon my words,that you may fill your mind and heartwith all that you have heard."Sometimes, like Martha, we may betoo zealous in a chore,like Mary, leave a task undonefor needs we can't ignore.We long to find a balance, God,in living out each day.Help us be faithful in our work,yet take the time to pray. Topics: Christian Life Practical vs. spiritual demands of life Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Tune Title: MARY AND MARTHA

Like Ancient People on a Quest

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #5 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: Like ancient people on a questto find a vision clear,we come, Great Spirit, now to seekyour will and blessing here.Grant us your wisdom to discernthe right path from the wrong,to choose the way you set for us,though it be hard and long.We ask for courage to acceptthe things we cannot change,to be responsive to new tasksso difficult and strange.We pray for generosity,a willingness to shareall that we have with gratitudefor your kind love and care.Great Spirit, God, Wakantanka, we send these prayers on high,like smoke from sweet grass rises upor eagles mount the sky.Like you, may we respect the earth,the air, the sky, the sea,and treat each living thing as onewith our own family. Topics: Christian Life Values, Meditaiton, Prayer Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5 Tune Title: MITAKUYE OYASIN

Like Miriam Who Danced to Praise

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #6 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: Like Miriam who danced to praisethe parting of the sea,and David, who before the ark,danced on with ecstasy,God, pour your spirit into us,fill us with joy as well,that we may also join the danceand all your praises tell.Like prophets dancing to your tunebefore a royal throne,or marching to a freedom songor standing firm alone,God, send us visions of your will,reveal to us your Word,that we may bravely dance our roleand speak what we have heard.Like those who danced with Jesus Christ,until his life was done,then carried on the dance of lovethat he had just begun,God, fill us with their loyaltyand passion for their Friend,that we may follow in their stepsto joy that has no end. Topics: Christian Life Praising,speaking, doing God's Word; Peace and Justice Scripture: Exodus 7:1-6 Tune Title: FAITH DANCE

We Praise You, God of All Creation

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #7 (2003) Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.8.9.7 Lyrics: We praise you, God of all creation,and bow before you, Holy One!We clap our hands in celebrationfor all the wonders you have done.Yet as we sing with merry voices,and play our instruments with glee,we know you mourn our selfish choices,weep at our hypocrisy. When pious prayers, pretentious giving,and faithful vows that we declaredo not result in faithful livingor in a willingness to share,then silence all our noisy singingand let our psalms and praises cease,until we come before you bringinggifts of justice, love, and peace.Let judgment roll down like pure waters,and righteousness flow like a streamrestoring us as sons and daughters,empowering us to live your dream,a dream of people with a visionthat peace and justice will prevail,of people faithful to their mission,trusting love will never fail. Topics: Peace and Justice Hypocriisy Scripture: Amos 5:21-24 Tune Title: KARAMCHAND

Where Lilies of the Field Once Bloomed

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #8 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: Where lilies of the field once bloomedthe land is mined for war,and signs warn people not to walkwhere they have walked before.Between the houses shelters standon guard against attack.Is this our childrenâ€™s legacy?Is there no turning back?Where songbirds sang sweet melodiesthe hills in silence stand,save for the mournful winds that blowacross a sea of sand.The trees that held the soil are gone,the streams that once flowed free.Is barren desert wildernessour childrenâ€™s legacy?A soldier, older than his age,says, â€œTell me, tell me, pray,Must I stand guard forever orwill there be peace some day?Will new streams flow, the desert bloom,the hills again rejoicewith joyful songs and laughter, anda small childâ€™s happy voice?â€What answer can we give him, God?Will war and fighting cease,and spears and swords be turned at lastinto the tools of peace,or will self-righteous foes prevail,despite our childrenâ€™s cries,and violence erupt againbefore their very eyes?Our children share your vision, God,they dream your prophetsâ€™ dreamsof mountain forests, fertile fields,and everflowing streams,of peaceful homes where neighbors noware enemies no more.We pray they do not hope in vain.God, bring an end to war. Topics: Peace and Justice Palestine/Israel conflict Scripture: Psalm 65:9-13 Tune Title: PLEA FOR PEACE

When Jesus Was A Refugee

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #9 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Lyrics: When Jesus was a refugeefrom Herodâ€™s cruel tyranny,an exile in a foreign place,a child in need of saving grace,we wonder who it was God ledto shelter him and give him bread.We wonder too, had we been there,would we have been as quick to share?When Jesus left his parentsâ€™ home,without a place to call his own,he walked with strangers on the streetand lived with those he chanced to meet--a fisherman in Galilee,and newfound friends in Bethany.Would we have welcomed him that way,and given him a place to stay?When Jesus died upon a crossalone, with few to mourn his loss,a friend came forth to offer roomfor him within a garden tomb.They gently took his body there,anointing him with tender care.Would we have heeded Godâ€™s requestand helped to lay our Lord to rest?Now risen, Christ still makes his homewith everyone who walks alone,and, with the people on the street,still waits in line for bread to eat.The time is now. We must decide.Will we pass by the other side,or will we follow Loveâ€™s commandand reach out with a helping hand? Topics: Chirstian Life Neighbors; Peace and Justice Scripture: Matthew 25:35-36 Tune Title: NEIGHBORS

God of Every Generation

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: SLO2003 #10 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: God of every generation, Lyrics: God of every generation,past and present, yet to come,Jesus Christ our Friend and Savior,Spirit holy, Three in One,Love eternal, loyal Presence,Source of faith that we embrace, we rejoice that you have called usto be agents of your grace.As you led the saints before uswho built up the church we know,guide us in our sacred mission,make us faithful, help us grow.Let our worship and our teaching,music that we sing and play,all proclaim the love of Jesus,and the Gospel for today.Bless us in our life together,men and women, young and old,friendly neighbors, lonely strangers,weak and weary, brave and bold.As we seek to follow Jesus,side by side and hand in hand,gift us with your Holy Spirit,help us live by love's command.When we leave this house of worship,may we each go out to serve,treating all we meet with justice,and respect that they deserve.In the poor, outcast, and needy,may we see our Savior's face,and with kindness, hope, and friendship,gather them in love's embrace. Topics: Christian Life Worship; Church Anniversary Inclusive community; Church-Nature and Purpose Calling of community Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Tune Title: WAUWATOSA