| Prelude Music |
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Pianist |
| Call to Worship |
(from 2 Peter 1:2) |
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| Leader: |
May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge
of God and of Jesus our Lord. |
| Congregation: |
We have come to lift up one another before God that
we might receive healing in body, mind spirit, and relationships. |
| Leader: |
Healing does not mean cure; rather it means greater
wholeness in our relationships, in body-mind-spirit that we are created
to be. |
Hymn
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No. 2236 Gather us In
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From The Faith we Sing |
Prayer of Confession
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(pray responsively)
No. 893 in hymnal |
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| Healing in the World |
| Words of Assurance |
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Pastor |
| Scripture Reading |
Amos 5:14-15 |
Parish Nurse |
| Reading |
Silver Spoons by Ann Weems |
Parish Nurse |
| Silence |
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| Prayer |
All will be Well by Sheila Cassidy |
Parish Nurse |
Healing within our Work |
| Scripture Reading |
Matthew 11:28-30 |
Pastor |
| Reading |
(Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Shared Ministry Newsletter)
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Pastor |
| Silence |
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| Prayer from India |
(In unison)
Like an ant on a stick both ends of which are burning,
I go to and fro without knowing what to do,
Like the inescapable shadow that follows,
the weight of overwork can haunt me.
Graciously look upon me.
Thy love is my refuge. Amen. |
| Healing for Caregivers |
| Scripture Reading |
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 |
Parish Nurse |
| Reading |
The Caregiver’s Book by James E. Miller |
Parish Nurse |
| Silence |
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Prayer
Written by Ruth Duck |
(In unison)
In you, o God, every family on earth receives its name.
Illumine the homes of this earth with the light of your love,
Granting courage to those who are hurt or lonely,
Endurance to those who are care for sick family members,
And wisdom to those in fearful times of change.
We thank you for gifts of love we have received
From mother, father, spouse, child, or companion.
As we have been loved by you and by others, so may we love.
Grant us your peace, through Jesus the Christ. Amen. |
| Hymn |
No. 2128 Come and Find the Quiet Center |
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| Prayer over the Oil |
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Parish Nurse |
| Service of Holy Communion |
Page 13 in Hymnal |
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| The Lord’s Prayer |
Blessing with Bread, Cup, Light and Oil
Communion in the United Methodist Church is open to all and you are
invited to: Partake of the bread and cup. You may light a candle on
the altar and/or votive. Stand and be anointed with oil, and ancient
symbol of healing if you so desire. |
| Hymn |
No. 2213 Healer of Our Every Ill |
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| Benediction |
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Parish Nurse |
| Hymn of Blessing |
No. 666 Shalom to You |
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| Postlude |
Pastor and Parish Nurse are available for Prayer or
conversation after the service. |
