Greeting
(The congregational response is the hymn "God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale")
Leader: Children of God and disciples of Christ, listen. "The Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength."
People: (Sing verses 1 through 3.)
Leader: The second greatest commandment is this, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
People: (Sing verses 4 through 6.)

Prayer
Let us bow in prayer before the One who has made us, who has saved us, and who is with us every day. Take this moment to remember the many ways that our God has loved you, and give God thanks. (The people pray silently.) Remember what Jesus Christ did to save you from your sin, and give God thanks (The people pray …