With Nature Sing—Lora Jost Mosaics—2018
“The hymn All Creatures of our God and King celebrates the visual beauty, music and force of nature. The imagery from this hymn is the basis for these mosaics. The mosaic with the human face visualizes
sensory response to the beauty and sound of birds, and appreciation for mother earth, who day by day unfoldest blessings on our way.”
CREATION CARE SUNDAY
A new heaven and a new earth
April 18, 2021
GATHERING IN PRAISE
Prelude—Music from Nature
Christ candle—Kathy Stucky
Welcome and prayer
Hymn of praise—All Creatures Worship God Most High—VT 81—verses 1-4, 7
Children’s conversation—Lorna Harder and Dwight Platt
SEEING THE WOUNDS AROUND US
Scripture Reading—Luke 24:36-48—David Kreider
Connecting with Scripture—Dawn Yoder Harms
World Reflection—Dwight Platt
Prayer for those suffering from environmental injustice—Doug Harms
with congregational response: Lord, hear our prayer
Hymn of lament—As the Waters Rise Around Us—VT 708
SEEING WITH FRESH EYES
Scripture—2 Peter 3:13
Connecting with Scripture—Dawn Yoder Harms
World Reflection—Lorna Harder
RESPONDING
Prayers of God’s people—Dawn Yoder Harms
Sending Hymn—Touch the Earth Lightly—VT 145
Benediction—congregation in unison—VT 1002
Worship planned and led by the Creation Care Committee—Lorna Harder, Dwight Platt, David Kreider, Kathy Stucky, Doug Harms, Dawn Yoder Harms
Musicians—Esther Koontz, Matthew Schloneger, Rebecca Schloneger, Erich Boschmann, Eli Regier
AV technician—Ken Lamp