By Bekah Houff One: [speaking as if about to go into a long explanation] Pastor Brandon said, “A prism doesn’t create light. It lets light pass through it. And suddenly, color appears everywhere.” This morning… Two: [interrupting] You know, stick with me for a minute… This prism is like you and me, and all the people here at NYC. Like
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Responsive Sending/Blessing
By Bekah Houff One: NYC 2026, as you leave this mountain… ALL: I am light! Two: When you return to your homes… ALL: I am light! One: When you return to your churches… ALL: I am light! Two: When you walk into your schools… ALL: I am light! One: When you are with your friends… ALL: I am light! Two: When you meet strangers… ALL: I am light!
Opening Prayer 7/23
By Bekah Houff God of beginnings and endings, You brought us here to this last day. Help us to soak in the last bit of our time together. Inspire our singing. Open our minds and hearts to the final words for us today. Keep us grounded in your love and light as we worship together this morning and travel
Call to Worship 7/23
By Bekah Houff One: It’s the last day! AHHHHH Two: Wait, Emersyn, calm down! One: I can’t! It’s the LAST DAY! Two: I know, I know, but it’s going to be ok! One: But there is so much I didn’t do! I didn’t play enough mini golf, I didn’t try all the desserts, I didn’t get in trouble with the Dean… Two: Well, that last part is a good one… I know, our time here
Call to Worship / Opening Prayer / Scripture 7/20 pm
By Bekah Houff [Campfire setting] Gabe: I can’t believe we are almost half way through NYC. One: I know, it feels like we just got here. Two: It has been nice to take a break from the craziness of this world. One: Yeah, it’s really nuts out there. I love this NYC bubble. Gabe: You know, one of today’s scriptures is from the book of
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