Centering Practice
During this season of Eastertide, we’ll be exploring the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection for all of God’s creation
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Take a moment to imagine yourself somewhere in God’s creation: what do you see, hear, smell?
- Take a moment to ask for the protection and care of God and God’s people for that place
Call to Worship
Let us worship God, who makes all things new.
We praise God, our Good Shepherd,
who leads us and restores our souls.
The Lord is good to all, slow to anger and rich in love.
Let every creature praise God’s holy name,
forever and ever. Amen.
Worship Songs
My Hallelujah
Open up the doors again
Let the King of glory in
His Kingdom will never end
Oh, I know that You are good
Break the darkness with the light
All the earth let praise arise
Every dead place come alive
Oh, I know that You are good
Oh, I know that You are good
You will have my hallelujah
You alone the highest name
All to You I surrender
Every breath I take
Make my life Your praise
Oh, Spirit of the Living God
Fire burning in my heart
I’m wide awake to who You are
Oh, I know that You are good
Oh, I know that You are good
You are my strength when I am weak
You are my sight when I can’t see
As praise goes up, I believe
The walls are coming down
Oh, when I was lost, You rescued me
When I was bound, You set me free
As praise goes up, I believe
The walls are coming down
Wonderful Maker
You spread out the skies
over empty space
Said, “Let there be light”
Into a dark and formless world
Your light was born
You spread out Your arms
over empty hearts
Said, “Let there be light”
Into a dark and hopeless world
Your Son was born
You made the world
and saw that it was good
You sent Your only Son
for You are good
What a wonderful Maker
What a wonderful Savior
How majestic Your whispers
And how humble Your love
With a strength like no other
And the heart of a Father
How majestic Your whispers
What a wonderful God
No eye has fully seen
how beautiful the cross
And we have only heard
The faintest whispers of
how great You are
You made the world
and saw that it was good
You sent Your only Son
for You are good
Prayer of Confession
Risen Lord,
You are the vine; we are the branches.
You are our hope and the source of all wisdom.
For our lack of care and concern;
for the ways we disconnect from You and from others;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:
— Moment of silent prayer —
O Lord, Your word foretells a day
when the wolf will lie down with the lamb.
Renew our vision for the peaceable kingdom,
for the thriving of all creation. Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.
For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war…
For Your creation, groaning under the weight of waste & sin…
For the Church worldwide, to bear faithful witness
to the love & grace of Christ…
For ourselves and our loved ones who are facing health challenges or illness…
For our friends who need to know Your love
and the friendship of our Anchor & Hope community…
Amen.
Announcements
- Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
- Mira Mesa Prayer Walk: Our next prayer walk is this Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
- Sunday School volunteers: We’re looking for volunteers to teach for the 2nd half of this year. A gentle reminder that parents are asked to sign up for at least 2 slots each — and an open invitation to anyone who’s interested!
- The month of May: We look forward to celebrating AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness month together:
- May 5th: Guest speaker, Cierra Do-Rucker
- May 12th: Mother’s Day
- May 19th: Guest speaker, David Do-Rucker
- May 26th: Memorial Day weekend
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
I Have Decided
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
Canvas & Clay
In my mother’s womb
You formed me with Your hands
Known and loved by You
Before I took a breath
When I doubt it, Lord, remind me
I’m wonderfully made
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay
You make all things work together
For my future and for my good
You make all things work together
For Your glory and for Your name
There’s a healing light
Just beyond the clouds
Though I’ve walked through fire
I see clearly now
I know nothing has been wasted
No failure or mistake
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay
Scripture Reading
1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
the world, and those who live in it,
2 for he has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers.
3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
4 Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,
who do not lift up their souls to what is false and do not swear deceitfully.
5 They will receive blessing from the Lord
and vindication from the God of their salvation.
6 Such is the company of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
7 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in!
8 Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord, mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in!
10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory. Selah
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Earth is the Lord’s
Pastor Jeya So
Creative Response
Worship Song
Have My Heart / Here’s My Heart
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is true
You love with no reservations
You’re not looking for perfection
And there’s no need in me pretending
I’ll give You everything
I’ll give You everything
You deserve my full attention
Nothing less than my devotion
Oh, speak to me and I will listen
I’ll give You everything
I’ll give You everything
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You can have my heart
You can have my heart
Be the Lord of my emotions
Set me free from selfish motives
And search me ’til there’s nothing hidden
And I’ll give You everything
Yes, I’ll give You everything
My heart is Yours forever
My heart is Yours forever
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