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Step Out in Faith

Easter April 17 is separate.

Call to Worship
“Here in This Place” - music by Jerry Cergol, lyrics by Bonnie Chase, used with permission

Here in this place we come together feeling the presence of God.

Here is this place one with each other, knowing who we really are.
Then we are called to carry our light and shine it all over the world.
Here in this place, we find acceptance.
Here in this place, we find connection.
Here in this place inside,
We find the presence of God.

Opening Song
“Water" - by Daniel Nahmod, ©2006 Nahmod Music Co. ASCAP/CCLI#9158

I've seen my share of struggle / When I thought that I knew best

When I've sailed through a storm / 'Stead of stopping to rest
And it always seems the hardest / When I've made up my stubborn mind
Well I'm changing my ways this time

I wanna be like water

Coming down a mountain
Into shadowy canyons
Flowing from pool to stream
Wanna be like water
Head uphill no more
I am bound for the sea

Have you ever seen an eagle / Head straight into the wind
He doesn't pick a fight / Spreads his wings and just gives in
And in the end he always / Makes it home just fine
I guess he knows that every storm subsides

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I wanna be like water
Coming down a mountain
Into shadowy canyons
Flowing from pool to stream
Wanna be like water
Head uphill no more
I am bound for the sea

I'll let nature take its course

No more thinking that I know
Where this river's meant to go

I have railed against the stars / For the cards that I've been dealt
For the lottery I've never won / For the heartache that I've felt
But it always seems when I let go / Of expectation and regret
Life has plenty of surprises for me yet

I wanna be like water

Coming down a mountain
Into shadowy canyons
Flowing from pool to stream
Wanna be like water
Head uphill no more
I am bound for the sea

Meditation Song
"Let Go of the Shore" - Words & Music by Karen Drucker ©2009 TayTunes Music, BMI,
CCLI#9158

Let go of the shore and let the water carry you.

Let go of the shore float into the mystery.
Let go of the shore and let the water carry you.
Let go of the shore float into the mystery.

You have all you need. It's all inside of you.   

Just close your eyes and breath and know that you are safe.

Let go of the shore and let the water carry you.

Let go of the shore float into the mystery.
Offertory Song

“Swing Wide the Doors” - Music & Lyrics by Daniel Nahmod © Nahmod Music Company,
ASCAP/ CCLI#9158

Swing wide the doors the time is right.  Swing wide the doors to let in the light.
Bring in the dawn for humankind; swing wide the doors of this heart of mine.
Swing wide the doors the time is right.  Swing wide the doors to let in the light.
Bring in the dawn for humankind; swing wide the doors of this heart of mine. 

I'm not holding it in anymore.  I'm gonna shout it out loud.

I understand now what I'm here for, and what this life is about.

It's about love, it's about laughter, it's about comfort & smiles.
It's about love, it's about kindness, it's about hearts open wide.
It's about love, it's about passion, it's about taking a chance, 
It's about love, it's about service, it's about lending a hand...lending a hand. 

Swing wide the doors the time is right.  Swing wide the doors to let in the light.
Bring in the dawn for humankind; swing wide the doors of this heart of mine. 

There's a voice that I've heard for years.  I learned to keep it inside.
Well now it's coming in loud & clear.  I want a deeper life! 

It's about love, it's about laughter, it's about comfort & smiles.
It's about love, it's about kindness, it's about hearts open wide.
It's about love, it's about passion, it's about taking a chance, 
It's about love, it's about service, it's about lending a hand...lending a hand. 

Swing wide the doors the time is right.  Swing wide the doors to let in the light.
Bring in the dawn for humankind, swing wide the doors of this heart of mine.
Swing wide the doors of this heart of mine.
Closing Songs
“Let There Be Peace on Earth" - by Sy Miller and Jill Jackson ©1955 Jan-Lee Music,
ASCAP/CCLI#9158. “I Am the Light of God” - Words by James Dillet Freeman, Music by Richard
Mekdeci, Empower Music License.

Let There Be Peace on Earth

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.
With God as creator family all are we.
Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me. Let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, let this be my joyous vow:
To take each moment, and live each moment, in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

I Am the Light of God

I am the light of God, I am the love of God
I am the power of God, I am the presence of God
Wherever I am, God is.

You are the light of God, you are the love of God
You are the power of God, you are the presence of God
Wherever you are, God is.

We are the light of God, we are the love of God

We are the power of God, we are the presence of God
Wherever we are, God is . . . And all is well!