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An Order of
Worship for Camp Sunday
We suggest that you add these pieces to your regular Sunday
bulletin, inserting them where appropriate.
Call
to Worship
Leader: In the midst of our lives
People: We know you are with us O, God.
Leader: In the midst of laughter and fun, joys and celebrations
People: We know you are with us O, God.
Leader: In the times of sadness and tears, grief and struggle
People: We know you are with us O, God.
Leader: At home, at worship, at camp, at work, among family and
friends
People: We know you are with us, O God.
All: Thanks be to God!
(Adapted from Peace Talks page
71)
or
Leader: Come
and See, Come and See.
People: We come to see for ourselves who this Jesus person is.
Leader: Come and See, Come and See.
People: We come with open hearts to experience Jesus
Leader: Come and See, Come and See.
People: We come to follow Jesus
Leader: Come and See, Come and See.
People: We come to deepen our relationship with God.
Leader: Come and See, Come and See.
People: Yes, Lord we come to follow you!
(Adapted from the song "Come and See" Faith We Sing
2127)
Opening Prayer:
Welcoming God, we praise you for all you are, all you have made,
and all you give to us. (Hands folded in prayer) We welcome you
into this place, into our hearts, and into this worship. (Hands
lifted up to heaven). Teach us to welcome one another, under God's roof. Amen.
Witness of Scripture
John 1:43-50
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Joshua 4:1-7
Witness of Preaching
On John 1:43-50
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Joshua 4:1-7
Litany for Camp
Leader: Creator God, we pray this morning for all of the church
camps and retreat centers in our Annual Conference.
People: Magruder, Suttle Lake, Sawtooth, Latgawa, Wallowa Lake,
Alton L Collins.
Leader: We pray for all of the directors, staff, and volunteers
who work to make your love evident in our camping program.
People: May you give them guidance, insight and wisdom as they
plan for camp this year.
Leader: We pray for all those who will come and see you through
one of these camps.
People: May they know your love and grace for each of them
Leader: For the children who will experience your creation this
summer,
People: For the campers who will experience love and acceptance,
Leader: For the adults who will have their faith journey strengthened,
People: For the youth who will come to know you more deeply,
Leader: For all the friendships that will be made and strengthened
People: For all who will serve and will offer others Christ.
Leader: We give you thanks, O God.
People: May your blessing be on our camping program in this coming
year and may you receive the glory.
(Written by Christina Fridel)
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I
Love you, Lord FWS 2068
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They
will know we are Christians by our love FWS 2223
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Come
and See FWS 2127
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Awesome
God FWS 2040
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Sanctuary
FWS2164
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Morning
has Broken UMH 145
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This
is my Father's World UMH 144
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Shalom
to You UMH 666
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Make
me a channel of your peace FWS 2171
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Dona
Nobis Pacem UMH376
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One
Bread, One Body UMH 620
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Let
There be Peace on Earth UMH 431
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Here
I am, Lord UMH 593
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Pass
It On UMH57
Sermon Ideas
"Come
and See"
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suggestion for Camp Sunday
" What
do these Stones Mean?"
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suggestion for Camp Sunday
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