PRELUDE by Robert Johns, Pianist HYMNS by Janesta Williams, Organist THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH Shirley Cauthen, Liturgist ENTERING GOD’S HOUSE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Pecking away at our computers, idling in Charlotte traffic: People: we wait for you, God of all words, to speak to us. Leader: Pacing the halls of a [...]
PRELUDE by Camille Dunlap, Pianist THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH Shirley Cauthen, Liturgist ENTERING GOD’S HOUSE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Young or old, slow or fast; tall or small, know-it-alls or eager learners: People: Wonder of wonders! God has called each of us here. Leader: Wrinkled, white-haired, stooped with age; bright-eyed, smooth skinned, [...]
Baptism of the Lord PRELUDE by Feliste Ellis, Pianist THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH Shirley Cauthen, Liturgist ENTERING GOD’S HOUSE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: On that first day, when time began: People: you gave birth to creation; light danced through the darkness; the waters of hope flowed free and clear. Leader: On that [...]