PRELUDE: Jesus, Lover of My Soul (based on “Aberystwyth” and “Hamburg”) by Wihla Hutson
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN: Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness [Christ, Be out Light]
PRAYER OF PRAISE
INTROIT: You Are Not Alone by Molly Ijames
When the sun spills glory on the road ahead, or when looming rainclouds in the sky are spread, every path is charted, every step is known, I am walking with you; you are not alone. Do not be afraid, My beloved child, do not be dismayed. I am still your God, I will never leave you; trust the truth you know. I will journey with you everywhere you go. When the shadows deepen in the moonless night, and the mist surrounds you, hiding stars from sight, with the dark descending, dimming all you see, look up, My beloved, lift your eyes to Me. When the winds of summer freshen youthful days, when the autumn splendors fill midlife with praise. When the snows of winter burden age with care, through each turning season, you will find Me there. [Eileen Berry]
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SONG OF GRATEFUL PRAISE: I Will Exalt My God, My King [Te Exaltare, Mi Dios]
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON: John 9:1-11
ANTHEM: You, Lord, Are Love by Carl MaultsBy (Incorporating hymn tunes: “Arlington” – Thomas Arne; and “New Britain”); Mark Waters, tenor solo
You, Lord, are love; and everywhere your name so brightly shines. All over the earth, throughout the heavens, your love is for all times. Your ways are love; though they transcend our feeble human sight, they wind, through darkness, to their end in everlasting light. Your thoughts are love; and Jesus is the living voice they find. Ah, his love lights up the darkest night of the eternal mind. Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come. Your love has brought me safe thus far; your love will lead me home. Your love, O God, transcends all time, times gone and time yet known. Your love will be forever mine. O God, you are love. God is love. [James D. Burns, John Newton and Carl MaultsBy]
SERMON: “Tender Hands, Opened Eyes”
HYMN: Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining [Shine, Jesus, Shine]
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
HYMN: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me [I’m Gonna Live]
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE: The Clay-Stained Hands of Love by Little Marlborough/arr. by Jack Noble White
The healing hands of love gave speech and sight and strength. Praise love that come to touch and heal, the love with healing hands. [Richard Leach]
POSTLUDE: Scherzoso (from “Sonata No. 8”) by Josef Rheinberger
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