July 8, 2018
WELCOME TO ST ANDREW’S ON THE TERRACE
This Sunday we look at the book of job in the wisdom literature as the second part of the July series on the Bible.
GATHERING
From patriarchs and matriarchs, through aeons of history
We arrive at wisdom’s literature in scripture’s library
Who and what is God? Who and what are we?
Wisdom helps us ponder these great mysteries
Wisdom is the mystery and so are we
PROCESSIONAL HYMN ‘Wisdom, Sophia, joins in our Labour’
Words: ©2008 Jann Aldredge-Clanton, Eaken Press
Music: Traditional Gaelic melody Bunnessan WOV 241
All rights reserved. Reprinted under One Licence A-623996
Wisdom, Sophia, joins in our labour;
She with us freely co-creates life;
On this adventure, loving our neighbours,
kindness we nurture, ending the strife.
Wisdom, Sophia, shares in our sorrows,
joining us freely, feeling our pain,
caring, caressing, now and tomorrow,
giving us blessing, hope to regain.
Wisdom, Sophia, give us new power,
helping to free us, bringing us peace;
She with us healing that we may flower,
beauty revealing, talents released.
She is transforming ,Wisdom, Sophia,
daily reforming, giving new birth;
changing and growing, She with us freeing,
touching and flowing, nourishing earth.
WELCOME
Kia ora tatou.
Kia ora.
PRAYER AND JESUS PRAYER Jim Cotter paraphrase on card
LIGHTING THE RAINBOW ROOM CANDLE
TIME WITH CHILDREN Jenny Simpson
BLESSING THE CHILDREN (All stand)
We send you to the back of the Church to use the activity bags and have fun.
We bless you. Amen.
PASSING THE PEACE
Feel free to pass the peace with those nearby or move to greet others further away. Passing the peace consists of shaking hands and saying “Peace be with you.” The response is “Peace be with you” or just “And with you.” Or, simply saying “Hello” is a good idea. Also feel free to simply observe if you wish!
THE WORD IN TEXTS Margaret Rushbrook
Hebrew Bible Job 1: 8-9; 6: 11-17
Gospel Luke 2: 41-52
Contemporary reading Gustav Jung
Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.
RESPONSE
For the Word in scripture, for the Word among us, for the Word within us,
we give thanks
REFLECTION ‘Wisdom Where Art Thou?’ Susan Jones
HYMN ‘Sacred Darkness Dwelling’
Words: Jann Aldredge Clanton, Text © 2010, Eaken Press
Music: © Gustav Holst, Tune Cranham Ch 4 305
All rights reserved. Reprinted under One Licence A-623996
Sacred Darkness dwelling deep within all earth,
bring creative treasures joyfully to birth.
Flowing from your bounty, miracles surprise;
as we join Your caring, wonders still arise.
Sacred Darkness dwelling deep within each heart,
may we claim your blessings and Your peace impart.
Moving in our centre, we can feel your power;
bring us all together by Your justice call.
Deep in all creation everywhere You dwell,
Sacred Darkness, Source of everlasting wells;
help us know our oneness with Your life in all;
bring us all together by Your justice call.
OFFERING AND OFFERING PRAYER
Amen
We recognise and bless the gifts brought to the table, and those which wing
their way electronically from our banks to the church’s account.
LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF ST ANDREW’S
People share notices and visitors are welcomed. If you have a notice not already in the order of service, please move to the front row, ready to speak briefly from the lectern.
For the benefit of newcomers, please introduce yourself before you begin.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Sandra Kirby
CIRCLE OF PRAYER
We think today of the people of Ghana and the Christian Council of Ghana. In New Zealand, we remember those in Parliament, and today we name Anne Tolley (East Coast electorate) and Phil Twyford (Te Atatu electorate). Here in the Central Presbytery, we pray for the leaders and people of Ngaio Union Church.
PRAYER FOR ST ANDREW’S on card
HYMN ‘The year is ever turning’
Words: © 2015 Susan Jones. Tune Ewing WOV 346
1. The year is ever turning
Spring welcomes back the light,
The heat of summer fades, then
in autumn birds take flight.
In winter, darkness closes.
and temp'ratures grow chill,
yet warmth will always be ours,
for love is primary still.
2. Among New Zealand's foothills
our hearts are overcome;
the stars and planets tell us
creating's never done;
Aurora (the australis)
streaks through the evening sky;
At this, like Spirit's myst'ry,
we question "How?" and "Why"?
3. In bright sunlight we wander
on hill and track and road;
walking with one another
we carry each one's load;
The tussocks brush our ankles
the gradient tests our heart,
the journey takes us onward,
of cosmos, we are part.
BLESSING AND SUNG AMEN
THANK YOU Judy Dumbleton
Our musician today
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