CALL TO WORSHIPLay Reader ~ Cheryl Lanter

L: In the midst of life’s storms, God is there.P: What have we to fear?L: In the darkness and terror, God is with

us.P: Of whom shall we be afraid?L: Rise up, people of God, for you are loved

and saved.ALL: Thanks be to God who cares deeply

for us. Amen.

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1. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;

our helper he amid the floodof mortal ills prevailing.

1. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;

our helper he amid the floodof mortal ills prevailing.

WORDS: Martin Luther, ca. 1529; trans. by Frederick H. Hedge, 1853 (Ps. 46), CCLI 1110948

For still our ancient foedoth seek to work us woe;

his craft and power are great,and armed with cruel hate,

on earth is not his equal.

2. Did we in our own strength confide,our striving would be losing,

were not the right man on our side,the man of God’s own choosing.

2. Did we in our own strength confide,our striving would be losing,

were not the right man on our side,the man of God’s own choosing.

Dost ask who that may be?Christ Jesus, it is he;

Lord Sabaoth, his name,from age to age the same,

and he must win the battle.

3. And though this world, with devils filled,

should threaten to undo us,we will not fear, for God hath willed

his truth to triumph through us.

3. And though this world, with devils filled,

should threaten to undo us,we will not fear, for God hath willed

his truth to triumph through us.The Prince of Darkness grim,

we tremble not for him;his rage we can endure,for lo, his doom is sure;

one little word shall fell him.

4. That word above all earthly powers,no thanks to them, abideth;

the Spirit and the gifts are ours,thru him who with us sideth.

4. That word above all earthly powers,no thanks to them, abideth;

the Spirit and the gifts are ours,thru him who with us sideth.

Let goods and kindred go,this mortal life also;

the body they may kill;God’s truth abideth still;his kingdom is forever.

OPENING PRAYER (Unison) Lay Reader ~ Cheryl Lanter

The worst storms, Jesus, are the ones caused by our fear, when we grow afraid of losing our power, or we grow suspicious of the power of others, when we refuse to acknowledge your mysterious authority; Yet, it's in the storm that we find our capacity to love. In releasing our weak claim to power and opening to your reign,

we discover a new way of seeing ourselves- as called and useful and beloved - and the other, whoever they may be - as dignified and precious and beloved. Here in the storm, Jesus, we need you, and we need each other, and the love you give us to share, leads us through sacrifice and self-giving to peace and calm, if only we will lose our hold on fear. Amen.

Children's time with the Pastor

ANTHEM

CHANCEL CHOIR

Stand By Me 512

1. When the storms of life are raging,stand by me; (stand by me)

when the storms of life are raging,stand by me; (stand by me)

1. When the storms of life are raging,stand by me; (stand by me)

when the storms of life are raging,stand by me; (stand by me)

WORDS: Charles Albert Tindley, ca. 1906 (Mt. 8:23-27; Mk. 4:35-41; Lk. 8:22-25), CCLI 1110948

When the world is tossing me,like a ship upon the sea,

thou who rulest wind and water,stand by me. (stand by me)

When the world is tossing me,like a ship upon the sea,

thou who rulest wind and water,stand by me. (stand by me)

2. In the midst of tribulation,stand by me; (stand by me) in the midst of tribulation,stand by me; (stand by me)

2. In the midst of tribulation,stand by me; (stand by me) in the midst of tribulation,stand by me; (stand by me)

When the host of hell assail,and my strength begins to fail,thou who never lost a battle,stand by me. (stand by me)

When the host of hell assail,and my strength begins to fail,thou who never lost a battle,stand by me. (stand by me)

3. In the midst of faults and failures,stand by me; (stand by me)

in the midst of faults and failures,stand by me; (stand by me)

3. In the midst of faults and failures,stand by me; (stand by me)

in the midst of faults and failures,stand by me; (stand by me)

When I’ve done the best I can,and my friends misunderstand,thou who knowest all about me,

stand by me. (stand by me)

When I’ve done the best I can,and my friends misunderstand,thou who knowest all about me,

stand by me. (stand by me)

4. In the midst of persecution,stand by me; (stand by me)

in the midst of persecution,stand by me; (stand by me)

4. In the midst of persecution,stand by me; (stand by me)

in the midst of persecution,stand by me; (stand by me)

When my foes in war arrayundertake to stop my way,

thou who saved Paul and Silas,stand by me. (stand by me)

When my foes in war arrayundertake to stop my way,

thou who saved Paul and Silas,stand by me. (stand by me)

5. When I’m growing old and feeble,stand by me; (stand by me)

when I’m growing old and feeble,stand by me; (stand by me)

5. When I’m growing old and feeble,stand by me; (stand by me)

when I’m growing old and feeble,stand by me; (stand by me)

When my life becomes a burden,and I’m nearing chilly Jordan,

O thou Lily of the Valley,stand by me. (stand by me)

When my life becomes a burden,and I’m nearing chilly Jordan,

O thou Lily of the Valley,stand by me. (stand by me)

SCRIPTURE READING ~ MARK 35-41

Lay Reader ~ Cheryl Lanter

Jesus stops a storm35 Later that day, when evening came, Jesus said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.”36 They left the crowd and took him in the boat just as he was. Other boats followed along.

37 Gale-force winds arose, and waves crashed against the boat so that the boat was swamped. 38 But Jesus was in the rear of the boat, sleeping on a pillow. They woke him up and said, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re drowning?” 39 He got up and gave orders to the wind, and he said to the lake, “Silence! Be still!”

Leader: Word of God for the People of God.People: Thanks be to God.

 The wind settled down and there was a great calm. 40 Jesus asked them, “Why are you frightened? Don’t you have faith yet?” 41 Overcome with awe, they said to each other, “Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him!”

Message

Pastor Greg Rowe

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise him, all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heavenly host;

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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1. Faith of our fathers, living still,in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;1. Faith of our fathers, living still,

in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;

WORDS: Frederick W. Faber, 1849, CCLI 1110948

O how our hearts beat high with joywhene’er we hear that glorious word!O how our hearts beat high with joy

whene’er we hear that glorious word!Refrain

Faith of our fathers, holy faith!We will be true to thee till death.

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Faith of our fathers, holy faith!We will be true to thee till death.

2. Faith of our fathers, we will striveto win all nations unto thee;

2. Faith of our fathers, we will striveto win all nations unto thee;

and through the truth that comes from God,

we all shall then be truly free.

and through the truth that comes from God,

we all shall then be truly free.

Refrain

Faith of our fathers, holy faith!We will be true to thee till death.

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Faith of our fathers, holy faith!We will be true to thee till death.

3. Faith of our fathers, we will loveboth friend and foe in all our strife;3. Faith of our fathers, we will loveboth friend and foe in all our strife;

and preach thee, too, as love knows howby kindly words and virtuous life.

and preach thee, too, as love knows howby kindly words and virtuous life.

Refrain

Faith of our fathers, holy faith!We will be true to thee till death.

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Faith of our fathers, holy faith!We will be true to thee till death.

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