Order of Worship
Sunday, May 11, 2025
GATHER
"All Creatures of Our God and King"
CCLI Song # 3608102 | © Words: Public Domain; Music: 2002 sixsteps Music; worshiptogether.com songs; Moon & Musky Music | CCLI License # 20604896
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in Heav'n along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him alleluia
Praise praise the Father praise the Son
And praise the Spirit three in One
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia
O alleluia alleluia
O alleluia alleluia
O alleluia alleluia
O alleluia alleluia alleluia
"All Creatures of Our God and King"
CCLI Song # 3608102 | © Words: Public Domain; Music: 2002 sixsteps Music; worshiptogether.com songs; Moon & Musky Music | CCLI License # 20604896
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in Heav'n along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him alleluia
Praise praise the Father praise the Son
And praise the Spirit three in One
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia
O alleluia alleluia
O alleluia alleluia
O alleluia alleluia
O alleluia alleluia alleluia
WELCOME
CALL TO PRAYER
O Lord, let my soul rise up to meet you
As the day rises to meet the sun.
Glory to Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Come let us sing to the Lord;
Let us shout for join to the rock of our salvation.
O Lord, let my soul rise up to meet you
As the day rises to meet the sun.
Glory to Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Come let us sing to the Lord;
Let us shout for join to the rock of our salvation.
FIRST READING
Jeremiah 31:35
Thus says the Lord,
who gives the sun for light by day
and the fixed order of the moon
and the stars for light by night,
who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—
the Lord of hosts is his name.
Jeremiah 31:35
Thus says the Lord,
who gives the sun for light by day
and the fixed order of the moon
and the stars for light by night,
who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—
the Lord of hosts is his name.
REFRAIN
"When God Made Light"
By Matthew Paul Turner
"Let there be light,"
that's what God said.
And Light began shining
and then started to spread.
It flickered and dashed.
It blinked and it flashed.
Light poured and light spilled.
It bolted and splashed.
Light glared and glimmered,
It flared and sparked,
and wherever Light shined,
dark stopped being dark.
"When God Made Light"
By Matthew Paul Turner
"Let there be light,"
that's what God said.
And Light began shining
and then started to spread.
It flickered and dashed.
It blinked and it flashed.
Light poured and light spilled.
It bolted and splashed.
Light glared and glimmered,
It flared and sparked,
and wherever Light shined,
dark stopped being dark.
SONG
"Rising Sun"
CCLI Song #6364759 | © 2012 Capitol CMG Genesis; This Is Your Time Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing); TwelveOne Publishing; So Essential Tunes; Spirit Nashville Three; Integrity's Praise! Music; Little Way Creative
| CCLI License # 20604896
Praise Him all you sinners
Sing oh sing you weary
Oh praise Him all you children of God
We lift high His glory
Shown throughout our stories
We praise Him as the children of God
Our great Redeemer glorious Savior
Your Name is higher than the rising sun
Light of the morning You shine forever
Your Name is higher than the rising sun
Your Name is higher than the rising sun
Praise His Name forever
Speak it loud and clear now
Oh praise Him all you children of God
Hallelujah name above all
Simply to speak Your Name is praise
Hallelujah now and always
Forever we lift Your Name in praise
Hallelujah our God You reign
Simply to speak Your Name is praise oh
"Rising Sun"
CCLI Song #6364759 | © 2012 Capitol CMG Genesis; This Is Your Time Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing); TwelveOne Publishing; So Essential Tunes; Spirit Nashville Three; Integrity's Praise! Music; Little Way Creative
| CCLI License # 20604896
Praise Him all you sinners
Sing oh sing you weary
Oh praise Him all you children of God
We lift high His glory
Shown throughout our stories
We praise Him as the children of God
Our great Redeemer glorious Savior
Your Name is higher than the rising sun
Light of the morning You shine forever
Your Name is higher than the rising sun
Your Name is higher than the rising sun
Praise His Name forever
Speak it loud and clear now
Oh praise Him all you children of God
Hallelujah name above all
Simply to speak Your Name is praise
Hallelujah now and always
Forever we lift Your Name in praise
Hallelujah our God You reign
Simply to speak Your Name is praise oh
SECOND READING
Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun
in the kingdom of their Father.
Let anyone with ears, listen!
Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun
in the kingdom of their Father.
Let anyone with ears, listen!
REFRAIN
"When God Made Light"
By Matthew Paul Turner
In the beginning space became bright,
'cause God filled it with twinkles of yellowy white.
Brilliant stars gleamed.
Swirls of light streamed.
In that once empty space,
a galaxy beamed.
When God made light,
a universe lit up,
a dazzling display of big shiny stuff.
And all of that light -
every bright golden hue -
is the very same light
that God put inside you.
"When God Made Light"
By Matthew Paul Turner
In the beginning space became bright,
'cause God filled it with twinkles of yellowy white.
Brilliant stars gleamed.
Swirls of light streamed.
In that once empty space,
a galaxy beamed.
When God made light,
a universe lit up,
a dazzling display of big shiny stuff.
And all of that light -
every bright golden hue -
is the very same light
that God put inside you.
SONG
"Light the Way"
CCLI Song #7145812 | © 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon; sixsteps Songs; Sounds Of Jericho; We Are TIM Music; Zoom Out Songs; Be Essential Songs; I Am A Pilgrim Songs | CCLI License # 20604896
There's a song of resurrection
Hope that fills the weary soul
You have made Your home inside I'm not alone
In the shadow of the valley
Your word a lamp when I can't see
May I not forget the promise leading me
You're leading me
You light the way, You light the way
With a fire by night and a cloud by day
You light the way, You light the way
Where You go I'll go, where You stay I'll stay
You light the way
We are pilgrims on a journey
Hungry for what lies beyond
Strangers once now made a family we belong
We are tellers of a story
Of word made flesh and kingdom come
Sinners saints and hope of glory
Christ alone oh Christ alone
You're lighting up my future
You're lighting up my faith
You're lighting up my wonder
With endless grace
You're lighting up my failure
You're lighting up my fears
Everything I've carried
Over all these years
"Light the Way"
CCLI Song #7145812 | © 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon; sixsteps Songs; Sounds Of Jericho; We Are TIM Music; Zoom Out Songs; Be Essential Songs; I Am A Pilgrim Songs | CCLI License # 20604896
There's a song of resurrection
Hope that fills the weary soul
You have made Your home inside I'm not alone
In the shadow of the valley
Your word a lamp when I can't see
May I not forget the promise leading me
You're leading me
You light the way, You light the way
With a fire by night and a cloud by day
You light the way, You light the way
Where You go I'll go, where You stay I'll stay
You light the way
We are pilgrims on a journey
Hungry for what lies beyond
Strangers once now made a family we belong
We are tellers of a story
Of word made flesh and kingdom come
Sinners saints and hope of glory
Christ alone oh Christ alone
You're lighting up my future
You're lighting up my faith
You're lighting up my wonder
With endless grace
You're lighting up my failure
You're lighting up my fears
Everything I've carried
Over all these years
CHILDREN'S MOMENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCRIPTURE
PSALM 84:10-12
For a day in your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than live in the tents of wickedness.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
he bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does the Lord withhold
from those who walk uprightly.
O Lord of hosts,
happy is everyone who trusts in you.
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 84:10-12
For a day in your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than live in the tents of wickedness.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
he bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does the Lord withhold
from those who walk uprightly.
O Lord of hosts,
happy is everyone who trusts in you.
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"Metaphors for the Spiritual Life"
Rev. Michelle Matthews
"Metaphors for the Spiritual Life"
Rev. Michelle Matthews
CONVERSATION
What metaphor describes your spiritual life these days? And why is it meaningful to you?
What metaphor describes your spiritual life these days? And why is it meaningful to you?
REFRAIN
"When God Made Light"
By Matthew Paul Turner
Now, when God made light,
God made all different kinds.
Some sparkles, some flares, but all light shines.
It flashes in bolts when lightning is crashing
or bursts through the sky when a comet is dashing.
And if you ever feel scared
in the darkness of night,
remember the shadows are no match for God's light.
Climb into bed, sleep soundly and dream,
and know that inside you, God's glow is agleam.
"When God Made Light"
By Matthew Paul Turner
Now, when God made light,
God made all different kinds.
Some sparkles, some flares, but all light shines.
It flashes in bolts when lightning is crashing
or bursts through the sky when a comet is dashing.
And if you ever feel scared
in the darkness of night,
remember the shadows are no match for God's light.
Climb into bed, sleep soundly and dream,
and know that inside you, God's glow is agleam.
GIVE THANKS
"Doxology (Amen)"
CCLI Song #7059306 | © 2016 Phil Wickham Music; Seems Like Music; Sing My Songs | CCLI License # 20604896
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above you heav'nly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Amen Amen Amen
God we praise You
God we praise You
Praise God for all that He has done
Praise Him for He has overcome
The grave is beaten love has won
Praise God our Savior Christ the Son
"Doxology (Amen)"
CCLI Song #7059306 | © 2016 Phil Wickham Music; Seems Like Music; Sing My Songs | CCLI License # 20604896
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above you heav'nly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Amen Amen Amen
God we praise You
God we praise You
Praise God for all that He has done
Praise Him for He has overcome
The grave is beaten love has won
Praise God our Savior Christ the Son
FEAST
"You Are My Sunshine"
CCLI Song #1473219 | © 1940 Peer International Corp. | CCLI License # 20604896
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away.
"You Are My Sunshine"
CCLI Song #1473219 | © 1940 Peer International Corp. | CCLI License # 20604896
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away.
REFRAIN & BENEDICTION
"When God Made Light"
By Matthew Paul Turner
So beam like the sun;
glimmer like a star.
And wherever you go,
dark will stop being dark.
Shimmer and shine,
be a beacon so bright,
'cause when God made you,
God made light.
"When God Made Light"
By Matthew Paul Turner
So beam like the sun;
glimmer like a star.
And wherever you go,
dark will stop being dark.
Shimmer and shine,
be a beacon so bright,
'cause when God made you,
God made light.