GATHERING & OPENING SONGS
Jan Call & Andrew Segrest

"Welcome" (Congregation, join in singing the refrain)
Singing Welcome, welcome to this place.
You're invited to come and know God's grace.
All are welcome, the love of God to share,
'Cause all of us are welcome here;
All are welcome in this place.

"Down in the River to Pray"
(Refrain):
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way

O sisters, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sisters, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
(Refrain)

O brothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
Come on, brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
(Refrain)

O Mothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O Mothers, let's go down.
Down in the river to pray.
(Refrain)

O Fathers, let's go down,
Let's go down, come on down.
O Fathers, let's go down.
Down in the river to pray.
(Refrain)

O Christians, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down.
O Christians,, let's go down
Down in the river to pray


"I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy"
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart,
Down in my heart, down in my heart.
I 've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart,
Down in my heart to stay.

I've got the love of Jesus...

(Refrain):
And I'm so happy, so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart.
And I'm so happy, so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart.

I've got the peace that passes understanding...

(Refrain)

OPENING HYMN | UMH 144 This is My Father's World

This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears
All nature sings and 'round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lilies white, declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere.

This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad!

SONG OF RESPONSE | UMH 526 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.

CLOSING SONG | UMH 536 Take the Name of Jesus With You

Take the name of Jesus with you,
Chlld of sorrow and of woe;
It will joy and comfort give you;
Take it, then, where'er you go.

(Refrain:)
Precious name (precious name), O how sweet (O how sweet),
Hope of earth and joy of heaven.
Precious name (precious name), O how sweet ( how sweet!)
Hope of earth and joy of heaven.

Take the name of Jesus ever, as a shield from ev'ry snare;
If temptations round you gather, breathe that holy name in prayer.

(Refrain)

O the precious name of Jesus! How it thrills our souls with joy,
When his loving arms receive us, and his songs our tongues employ

(Refrain)

BENEDICTION & BENEDICTION SONG
Ashley Sutherland

And God will raise you up
On Eagle's wings
Bear you one the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm
Of God's hand