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Spring Garden

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Here is Our Order of Worship

Come, My Light –– Dimitri of Rostov link

Come, my Light,
and illumine my darkness.
Come, my Life,
and revive me from death.
Come, my Physician,
and heal my wounds.
Come Flame of divine love,
and burn up the thorns of my sins,
kindling my heart
with the flame of thy love.
Amen

Prayers for Springtime link

Springtime
Your message of hope 
to a world tiring of winter’s starkness
longing for that first crocus
to push through snow’s icy blanket
and spread its leaves 
like arms outstretched 
to its creator
Springtime
Our yearly reminder, if we needed one
that to a world that was dark and cold
a world devoid of love’s sweet warmth
you sent your Son 
to break through sin’s icy blanket
and, arms outstretched 
on a cross
he brought us 
hope
Thank you

Scripture Reading:  Luke 1:46-55 (NASB Bible Gateway)

And Mary said:

“My soul exalts the Lord,
 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
 “For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;
For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.
 “For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
And holy is His name.
 “And His mercy is upon generation after generation
Toward those who fear Him.
 “He has done mighty deeds with His arm;
He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.
 “He has brought down rulers from their thrones,
And has exalted those who were humble.
 “He has filled the hungry with good things;
And sent away the rich empty-handed.
“He has given help to Israel His servant,
In remembrance of His mercy,
 As He spoke to our fathers,
To Abraham and his descendants forever.”

A Prayer of Jerome link

O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart
 I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead.
O Good Samaritan, come to my aid
 I am like the sheep that went astray
 O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with Your will
 Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life
and praise You for ever and ever
with those who are there
 Amen.

Go and serve! link

You are the God who calls us to be
a chosen people, a living sacrifice, a holy nation.
You are the God who calls us to be
a light in this world, a faithful people, a people of praise.
You are the God who forgives and restores us,
You are the God we serve.
Amen