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Live this moment in its fullness, for in it is all plenitude, all realisations, all time.Let us together celebrate the richness and diversity of life in the presence of God.

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All who are thirsty, all who are weak,

Come to the fountain, dip your heart in the stream of life.

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Let the pain and the sorrow, be washed away,

In the waves of his mercy, as deep cries out to deep (we sing)

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Come Lord Jesus come. (3X’s)Holy Spirit Come. (last time)

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We gather with friends and strangers, We gather with family and neighbours. We gather to give God thanks. God’s love has brought us together.

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We gather with worries and hopes, We gather with gratitude and sorrows. God’s love has brought us together.

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We gather to sing and pray, We gather to learn and wonder. God’s love has brought us together.

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When I find myself lost and alone in the wilderness… “Come to me, O God.”In the stillness…“Come to me, O God.”

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When I am scared… “Come to me, O God.”In unknown places… “Come to me, O God.”

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When I feel like everyone is out to get me…“Come to me, O God.”In all times and in all places, you are with me. Thanks be to God. Amen

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God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit.

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God’s various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit.

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God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God is behind it all.

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Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits.

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All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The variety is wonderful:

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wise counsel,

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clear understanding,

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simple trust,

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healing the sick

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miraculous acts,

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proclamation,

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distinguishing between spirits,

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various languages,

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interpretation of languages.

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All these gifts have a common origin, but are handed out one by one by the one Spirit of God. He decides who gets what, and when.

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God said: “I have indeed heard the cry of my people, and I see how the Egyptians are oppressing them.

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Now I am sending you to the king of Egypt so that you can lead my people out of his country.”

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But Moses said to God, “I am nobody. How can I go to the king and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

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God answered, “I will be with you, and when you bring the people out of Egypt, you will worship me on this mountain. That will be the proof that I have sent you.”

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But Moses replied, “When I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors sent me to you,’ they will ask me, ‘What is his name?’ So what can I tell them?”

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God said, “I am who I am. You must tell them: ‘The one who is called I AM has sent me to you.’

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Moses objected, “They won’t trust me. They won’t listen to a word I say. They’re going to say, ‘GOD? Appear to him? Hardly!’”

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” So GOD said, “What’s that in your hand?” “A staff.” “Throw it on the ground.” He threw it. It became a snake; Moses jumped back—fast!

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GOD said to Moses, “Reach out and grab it by the tail.” He reached out and grabbed it—and he was holding his staff again.

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“That’s so they will trust that GOD appeared to you, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.”

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Love is something, if you give it away, give it away, give it away, Love is something, if you give it away, you’ll end up having more.

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It’s just like a magic nickel. Hold it close, it’s so fickle. Lend it, spend it, and you’ll feel a tickle of joy from head to toe.

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Love is something, if you give it away, give it away, give it away, Love is something, if you give it away, you’ll end up having more.

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It’s just like a magic nickel. Hold it close, it’s so fickle. Lend it, spend it, and you’ll feel a tickle of joy from head to toe.

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Love is something, if you give it away, give it away, give it away, Love is something, if you give it away, you’ll end up having more.

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What can I do? What can I bring? What can I say?

What can I sing? I’ll sing with joy (I’ll sing with joy)

I’ll say a prayer, I’ll bring my love, I’ll do my share.

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O God, in the silence you hear us, and in the silence we perceive your presence. We lift up these gifts to you and offer them for the good of all people and all of creation. Amen.

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May the God of Hope Go with Us

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May the God of hope go with us every day, filling all our lives with love and joy and peace. May the God of justice speed us on our way, bringing light and hope to every land and race.

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Praying, let us work for peace, singing share our joy with all, working for a world that’s new, faithful when we hear Christ’s call.

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May the God of healing free the earth from fear, freeing us for peace, both treasured and pursued. May the God of love keep our commitment clear to a world restore, to human life renewed.

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Praying, let us work for peace, singing, share our joy with all, working for a world that’s new, faithful when we hear Christ’s call.

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There is no longer any difference between Jew and Gentile, slave and free, male or female.We are all one in Jesus Christ!

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So go forth, and declare how much God has done for you. We go to serve God in all we say and do.

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Know that the God will be with you wherever you go. Amen!

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