By Joanna Erbaugh Blessed Light Blessed light Blessed warm light Blessed candles in windows Blessed lamps to read by Blessed stars above Blessed reflections below Blessed glowing seas Blessed glimmering cities Blessed brilliant sunrise Blessed full moon Blessed light from a friend Blessed light from God Blessed be the light.
Sending 7/18
By Cindy Laprade Lattimer All y’all together are the light of the world. Already. All of you. Every single one. Right now. Let’s shine together this week, NYC!
Scripture Reading 7/18
English Matthew 5:14-16 (NRSVue) 14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way,
Responsive Prayer 7/18
By Bekah Houff One: God who brings us together. See our lights in this space. ALL: We bring the light in our hearts and a physical light representing ourselves and our communities. One: We come together as lights of different brightness from different places, shining together for one week. ALL: We commit to shining our lights together for the brightness of your kingdom here
Opening Prayer 7/18
By Bekah Houff Will you pray with me: God of light, We give thanks for this unique opportunity to gather together as people of God. Guide our week and our worship together this evening. May our lights grow in our times of worship and learning during NYC. And may we continue to shine bright and
Call to Worship 7/18
By Bekah Houff One: We come from many places and people. Two: Bringing our light to this place in the Rocky Mountains. One: (show picture 1) Long before Rocky Mountain National Park became a popular destination for hiking, camping, and exploring nature, this land belonged to Indigenous tribes who called the mountains and valleys their home. Places like Estes