Sunday, November 11, 2018
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost & Veterans Day
For Meditation and Reflection:
Compassionate God, Source of mercy, we pay tribute to those veterans who have served our country, to express our gratitude for their courage and selflessness, both among us today and those of generations past. May we uphold the values of freedom, of the inherent dignity of every human being, by our own right conduct, by the kindness and tolerance we show to one another. May we lead the world by example, and become a light to the nations. Then will the labors and sacrifices of these veterans be honored not in words alone, but by our deeds. Amen
–Rabbi Lawrence Milder
Our hearts and thoughts are with the people of The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg.
The Lighting of the Candles
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Mary Mason
Opening Hymn: Come Holy Spirit
(sung to the tune of #42, O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing)
Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove.
With all thy quickening power;
Come, shed abroad a savior’s love,
And that shall kindle ours.
Responsive Reading
Leader: The Spirit of God is singing a new song.
People: Words of life, healing, and reconciliation.
Leader: We are no longer strangers or people far away.
All: We are family, welcoming one another
as Jesus has welcomed us.