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Worship 7.25.2010
Friday, July 23, 2010 "When the glossy domes (of mountains) swim into the alpenglow, wet after rain, - Mary Austin in The Land of Little Rain Paying Attention Leader: We arise this day All: Through the strength of heaven; Leader: Light of the sun, All: Radiance of moon, Leader: Splendor of fire, All: Speed of lightning, Leader: Swiftness of wind, All: Depth of sea, Leader: Stability of earth, All: Firmness of rock. Hymn Lamenting Destruction "And yet there is damage - to my place, and to me. I have carried out, before my own eyes and against my intention, a part of the modern tragedy: I have made a lasting flaw in the face of the earth, for no lasting good. "Until that wound in the hillside, my place, is healed, there will be something impaired in my mind. My peace is damaged. I will not be able to forget it." - Wendell Berry in Damage, from What are People For? Hymn Prayer Listening Scripture: Psalm 62 and Luke 19: 37-40 Reading A Time for All God's Children: Listening to Rocks* Reflections Centering Prayer - In God alone is my soul at rest. God alone is my rock, my stronghold. Hymn Sharing Our Life Pastoral Prayer Hymn Final Blessing Lord, help us to hear the rock, the earth, The fish, the beast, the bird, The multitudinous elements And may we be Tender as the opening leaf That answers to your call. Amen. - Euanie Tippett, Earthsong Return |
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