God's works will never be finished; and from God health spreads over all the earth. -- Sirach 38:8b

Prelude
Call to Worship
Hymn:    Come and be light for our eyes SJ #5
Opening Words
Silent Reflection

PRAISING
         Words of Praise
         L: I will exalt the Lord who lifts me
         from the depths of sin and shame!
         P: It is the Lord who heals my spirit and body!
         L: All you saints, sing your hearts out to God!
         Praise his holy name!
         P: It is the Lord who brings rejoicing in the morning
         and turns my wailing into dancing.
         L: Join with thousands upon thousands of angels in heaven,
         and every breathing creature on earth,
in praise to the Lamb who was slain and rose again.
         P: Worthy is the Lamb to receive honor, glory and praise.
         L: It is the Lord!
All: It is the Lord!

Hymn:    Alleluia SJ #41
Silent Reflection

CONFESSION
         Words of Confession
         Hymn:    Healer of our Every Ill HWB #377

OFFERING

HEARING THE WORD
         Scripture Reading: Numbers 21: 6-9
         A time for All God's Children*
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:32-34
         A Reflection in the Question: What is Healing?
         Silent Reflection
        
SHARING OUR LIVES, SHARING OUR PRAYERS
Hymn: Our Father, which art in heaven SJ #424
Benediction