We respond in faith, to nurture community
Tony
CELEBRATION OF FAITH
We believe in God,
who in every age has called women and men
to journey on an unknown path,
towards a destination fraught with promise.
We believe in Jesus as the Christ,
who once for all revealed the cost of travelling on this path,
and who lived and died an open invitation
to follow in his Way.
We believe in the Spirit of Christ,
who in every moment brings us into company
with those who will shed light on our journey
and be our present help in times of trouble.
David Bromell
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION
Uniting Church youth group in South Choiseul
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION - Anne Blythe
THE LORDS PRAYER (Please pray this in your chosen language)
HYMN Called as partners in Christ’s service
Words: Jane Parker Huber Tune: Blaenwern (H&P 267i), Beecher (UMH 384)
- Called as partners in Christ’s service,
called to ministries of grace,
we respond with deep commitment
fresh new lines of faith to trace.
May we learn the art of sharing,
side by side and friend with friend,
equal partners in our caring
to fulfil God’s chosen end.
- Christ’s example, Christ’s inspiring,
Christ’s clear call to work and worth,
let us follow, never faltering,
reconciling folk on earth.
Men and women, richer, poorer,
all God’s people, young and old,
blending human skills together
gracious gifts from God unfold.
- Thus new patterns for Christ’s mission,
in a small or global sense,
help us bear each other’s burdens,
breaking down each wall or fence.
Words of comfort, words of vision,
words of challenge, said with care,
bring new power and strength for action
make us colleagues, free and fair.
- So God grant us for tomorrow
ways to order human life
then surround each person’s sorrow
with a calm that conquers strife.
Make us partners in our living,
our compassion to increase,
messengers of faith, thus giving
hope and confidence and peace.