A New Heaven and a New EarthApril 26, 2020 | 10:30 am

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“Everlasting” by Calista Silva

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Improvisation on O Day of God, Draw Near

WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIPStep outside and listen. What do you hear?It is the sound of the Earth healing herself.As we stay in, her other children come out.And they tell stories of a world that once was.They remember what we have forgotten.The Earth is the Mother of all Life.What happens to the Mother happens to the children.To care for her is to care for ourselves.To love her as we love ourselves is our duty.For she is our first neighbor and our only home.

HYMN O Day of God, Draw Near

PRAYER OF PRAISEGod of Heaven, Earth, and BeyondIf we were silent about your presence, even the rocks would cry out.The trees would proclaim your mercies,The waters would tell of how you move with us,And the children and the wild things would dance in your rhythm.May we be so bold in using our voicesTo acknowledge what you require of us;to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with you. In the untamed Way of Christ we pray. Amen.

SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 3:8-13

SERMON A New Heaven and a New Earth

EARTH TEACH ME TO REMEMBER Prayer Attributed to the Ute Tribe

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER (New Zealand Version)Eternal Spirit,Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver,Source of all that is and that shall be,Father and Mother of us all,Loving God, in whom is heaven:The hallowing of your name echo through the universe;The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world;Your heavenly will be done by all created beings;Your commonwealth of peace and freedomsustain our hope and come on earth.With the bread we need for today, feed us.In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.From trial too great to endure, spare us.From the grip of all that is evil, free us.For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,now and forever. Amen.

MUSICAL MEDITATION King of Kings Hillsong Violin Tiffany Ramos

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

PRAYER OF DEDICATIONGod Who Feeds Us All,by your grace,some of us till the soil, some of us plant the seeds, some of us do the watering.But it is you who gives the increase.Add to these gifts we offer,that they may draw us closer to seeing your Kin-dom here and now.In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

HYMN 28 For the Beauty of the Earth

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Sposalizio Franz Liszt Jessica Kressin

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Improvisation on O Day of God, Draw Near

WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIPStep outside and listen. What do you hear?It is the sound of the Earth healing herself.As we stay in, her other children come out.And they tell stories of a world that once was.They remember what we have forgotten.The Earth is the Mother of all Life.What happens to the Mother happens to the children.To care for her is to care for ourselves.To love her as we love ourselves is our duty.For she is our first neighbor and our only home.

HYMN O Day of God, Draw Near

PRAYER OF PRAISEGod of Heaven, Earth, and BeyondIf we were silent about your presence, even the rocks would cry out.The trees would proclaim your mercies,The waters would tell of how you move with us,And the children and the wild things would dance in your rhythm.May we be so bold in using our voicesTo acknowledge what you require of us;to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with you. In the untamed Way of Christ we pray. Amen.

SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 3:8-13

SERMON A New Heaven and a New Earth

EARTH TEACH ME TO REMEMBER Prayer Attributed to the Ute Tribe

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER (New Zealand Version)Eternal Spirit,Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver,Source of all that is and that shall be,Father and Mother of us all,Loving God, in whom is heaven:The hallowing of your name echo through the universe;The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world;Your heavenly will be done by all created beings;Your commonwealth of peace and freedomsustain our hope and come on earth.With the bread we need for today, feed us.In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.From trial too great to endure, spare us.From the grip of all that is evil, free us.For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,now and forever. Amen.

MUSICAL MEDITATION King of Kings Hillsong Violin Tiffany Ramos

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

PRAYER OF DEDICATIONGod Who Feeds Us All,by your grace,some of us till the soil, some of us plant the seeds, some of us do the watering.But it is you who gives the increase.Add to these gifts we offer,that they may draw us closer to seeing your Kin-dom here and now.In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

HYMN 28 For the Beauty of the Earth

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Sposalizio Franz Liszt Jessica Kressin

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Improvisation on O Day of God, Draw Near

WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIPStep outside and listen. What do you hear?It is the sound of the Earth healing herself.As we stay in, her other children come out.And they tell stories of a world that once was.They remember what we have forgotten.The Earth is the Mother of all Life.What happens to the Mother happens to the children.To care for her is to care for ourselves.To love her as we love ourselves is our duty.For she is our first neighbor and our only home.

HYMN O Day of God, Draw Near

PRAYER OF PRAISEGod of Heaven, Earth, and BeyondIf we were silent about your presence, even the rocks would cry out.The trees would proclaim your mercies,The waters would tell of how you move with us,And the children and the wild things would dance in your rhythm.May we be so bold in using our voicesTo acknowledge what you require of us;to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with you. In the untamed Way of Christ we pray. Amen.

SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 3:8-13

SERMON A New Heaven and a New Earth

EARTH TEACH ME TO REMEMBER Prayer Attributed to the Ute Tribe

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER (New Zealand Version)Eternal Spirit,Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver,Source of all that is and that shall be,Father and Mother of us all,Loving God, in whom is heaven:The hallowing of your name echo through the universe;The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world;Your heavenly will be done by all created beings;Your commonwealth of peace and freedomsustain our hope and come on earth.With the bread we need for today, feed us.In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.From trial too great to endure, spare us.From the grip of all that is evil, free us.For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,now and forever. Amen.

MUSICAL MEDITATION King of Kings Hillsong Violin Tiffany Ramos

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

PRAYER OF DEDICATIONGod Who Feeds Us All,by your grace,some of us till the soil, some of us plant the seeds, some of us do the watering.But it is you who gives the increase.Add to these gifts we offer,that they may draw us closer to seeing your Kin-dom here and now.In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

HYMN 28 For the Beauty of the Earth

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Sposalizio Franz Liszt Jessica Kressin

YOUR GIVINGIn this time when we are physically apart, the ministry of the church continues. Thank you for the ways wesupport each other. To make a payment on your pledge or a contribution to the church, you may: Write a check to the church and mail it to First Congregational Church Boulder, 1128 Pine St. Boulder, CO 80302 To pay electronically, sign in to your account in Realm,the church’s database, where you may make an ACH payment from your bank account or contribute by credit card. Or contribute by Text-to-Give by texting to 73256 with the message joy2givefcc

VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR | https://zoom.us/j/349641499Following worship, meet church members and friends at a Zoom Party for a time of fellowship.(Bring your own coffee).

TEMPLES OF DEMOCRACY: THE ARCHITECTURE, ART AND ARTIFACTS OF AMERICA’S CAPITOLS | SUNDAY, 4/26, AT 5 PMThink all of our 51 capital buildings look alike with domes and massive Greek columns? Not so. The homes of American democracy take many different shapes, display diverse decorations and have quirky traditions that reveal things about each state’s culture. Join Karl Kurtz, who has been to all 51 American capitols—and counts them as sacred spaces--on a mini-tour of our nation’s beautiful, historic centers of government. Moderated by David Skaggs, former member of congress. See the Weekly email for Zoom link.

VIRTUAL HYMN SING WITH KAJSA | MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 9 AMHow Can I Keep from Singing? Join us on the church Facebook page for a live hymn sing on Monday andWednesday. Three hymns each day. Click here for Monday’s hymns and here for Wednesday’s hymns.You do not need to be a member of Facebook to join this choir and make a joyful noise from home!

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | MONDAYS FROM 7 - 8:30 PM VIA ZOOMLooking for more support during this season? The Spiritual Support Group for Mental Health and Wellness is meeting every Monday night from 7 - 8:30 pm via Zoom. For more information contact Anne Weiheranne.weiher@gmail.com

THE MORNING LINK | TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS - 9 TO 9:30 AMThe Link, the connecting corridor in our church building, is a favorite place for greeting and gathering. In this season, we’re moving the Link online. Hop onto your compute or tablet to check in and see each other face to face on Zoom. Stop in for a few moments or stay for the whole half hour. We’ll end with prayer at 9:30 am.Check the Weekly email for Zoom links.

POETRY SHARE AND CONVERSATION | FRIDAYS AT NOONJoin Pedro Silva and Diana Shellenberger at noon on Fridays onZoom when we will read and listen to poetry that inspires is in these uncertain times. This week's theme will be "Collaboration". Feel free to bring or write a poem that you would like to share. Or you can just come in to listen and discuss. For more information visit the churchcs Facebook page.

CHURCH BUDDIESLike to have a buddy or be a buddy to brighten someone’s day? Connect with church members that you might not even know - possibly much older or much younger - to shine a little extra light on their day. Communicate by phone or email or text, or even - a letter! A suggested topic will arrive each week. Open to all ages, individualsand families! Sign up for our 1st Cong Buddy Program by sending an email to Matthew Benz-Whittington at matthew@firstcong.net. When we all go back to church, we’ll have a party to meet and greet our buddies!

CHURCH WIDE TRIVIA NIGHT | SUNDAY, MAY 3 AT 5:00 PMMatthew will host a church wide trivia party over Zoom. This will be a great chance for everyone in the churchto join in on the same activity. There will be questions about Dora the Explorer and Dwight Eisenhower, so you'll need several generations or a lot of knowledge to score your points. All you will need is paper, pen and a curious mind! See your daily email for the link.