Martha was serving; Lazarus was sharing; Mary was adoring; Judus was complaining. They were all involved in this process of dynamic movement, for none of us stands still in life. We have to move backwards or forwards, not only in our great decisions, but in the simple acts of ordinary living. --- Brother Ramon

GATHERING
Prelude
Teaching time for "Brothers and Sisters of Mine'', HWB #142
Call to Worship
         Leader:  When God restored us, it was like a dream;
         People:  we laughed aloud and shouted for joy.
         Leader:  Those around us noticed the difference:
         People:  they saw what God had done.
         All:              This is what we long for: God's saving presence, always.

HOLDING ON
Prayer (Al l )
East[window]                       Circle me O God, Keep hope within, Despair without.

South[podium area]                Circle me O God, Keep peace within, Keep turmoil out.

West [nursery/foyer]              Circle me O God, Keep calm within, Keep storms without.

North stairs/sound system]       Circle me O God, Keep trust within, Keep fear without.

Hymn:    Veni Sancte Spiritus HWB #298  
Hymn:    Dona nobis pacem Domine HWB #294
A Time for All God's Children*

Hearing God's Word
Scripture Reading        Philippians 3:4b-14 and John 12:1-8
Reader's Theater         Mary's Monologue (based on John 12:1-8)
Sermon
Musical Interlude        Byron Warkentin

LETTING GO
Confession
        Leader:  L oving God, some silences are nourishing.
                  But there are also silences in which our spirits waste away, times we feel unloved, useless.
Assurance
         Leader:         G od's mercy before you. Christ's love around you.
                           Spirit's life within you. In the name of God be whole,
                           Be at peace, And be free.
Hymn: Slowly turning, ever turning STJ #23
Hymn: Brothers and sisters of mine HWB #142
Offering

SENDING