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Carberry - Saturday

I'm gong to post some of the worship from the carberry festival over last week here. A number of people asked for copies of bits and bobs and so I said I'd post it here as well as email it to anyone who wishes. So here is Sunday last week. The theme for the whole week was making a complete spectacle of themselves whih related to the 20-20 Vision theme for the whole festival being in its 20th year.

SATURDAY WORSHIP - Mary
Morning Liturgy

Big Shout

We say thanks for the morning (shout)
We say thanks for the sun (shout)
We say thanks for the dawn (shout)
We say thanks for the universe (shout)
We say thanks for the world (shout)
We say thanks for the week (shout)
We say thanks for each other(shout)
We say alleluia to our God (shout)

Song

All you works of God (CH4)

Prayer

What journeys we have had!
What friendships we have made!
What discoveries we have stumbled on?
What laugher we have been filled with
What sadness we share too!

God of journeys
journey with us once more
from this unique group of people
to the next strangers we meet
and friends we return to

God of journeys
guide our travels
let us meet Jesus again
in each person we meet
and may we continue to make
a complete spectacle of ourselves
every day
in the name of love
and truth
and grace

Always
and forever
So be it
Amen

Small Shout: Lord’s Prayer in different versions

God,
who has stepped out of heaven,
creation honours you with a new song each day.
May justice be born,
and love be done -
here and now;
may bellies be filled,
and lives renewed;
may journeys always find light
and not the darkness;
and may the big love,
the big truth,
and the big dream,
be yours for ever and ever.
So be it.

The morning Quiz – Mary Magdalene: stone, spices, tears

On the spot (Story)

Retelling the story of Mary at the tomb

New Life Sketches

Mime from the Drama Group about new life

Song

You are holy, you are whole (Seasons of the Spirit)

During the singing, pass out bowls of variety sweets and ask folk to chose their favourite but not to eat it just yet.

Following the song, comment how everyone has chosen their favourite sweet but now they are asked to give their favourite away symbolising that we will dedicate our very best to God, giving away what we do best for the sake of others, for the sake of God, for the sake of love.

Now people can eat it.

Shout it! - Statement

When the world says “No” to love, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

When the world says “No” to justice, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

When the world says “No” to grace, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

We have love to give the world,
justice to shape the world,
and grace to forgive the world.
We go with God.

When the world says “No” to peace, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

When the world says “No” to sharing, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

When the world says “No” to inclusion, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

We have peace to revolutionize the world,
sharing to balance the world,
inclusion to bless the world.
We go with God.

When the world says “No” to Good News, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

When the world says “No” to Jesus, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

When the world says “No” to resurrection, (thumbs down)
we will be God’s “Yes!” (thumbs up)

Good News to win over the world,
Jesus to restore the world.
resurrection to transform the world.
We go with God.

Prayers for others

Each character that has made a complete spectacle of themselves leads prayers for those they represent. After each prayer they pour a glass of water into the pool representing their prayers.

Noah – willing to believe the impossible
Sarah – those whose lives need to be renewed with hope
Jonah – those willing to go to a different place
Miriam – the young
Zacchaeus – those on the edge
The Prodigal – those not with us
Mary – those willing to see the impossible
John Cross – all of us

Song

The right hand of God (CH4)

Big Thanks

Sending Out

Following the sending out, invite people to place their hand in the prayers (the water in the pool) and to make a hand print in the place where they have been blessed or found blessing this week.

May the sky stretch above you;
may your day be as deep as it is long;
may each breath you take expand with grace;
and this evening may God write your name
in the sunset.

Carberry - Friday

FRIDAY WORSHIP - Prodigal
Morning Liturgy

Big Shout

We say thanks to the morning (shout)
We say merci to the sun (shout)
We say yabonga to the dawn (shout)
We say gratsi to the universe (shout)
We say gracias to the world (shout)
We say tack to each other (shout)
We say shuka ria to creation (shout)
We say alleluia to our God (shout)

Song

This joy that I have (Junior Praise)

Prayer

The sun rises and will set
And you are there God
The day begins and the day ends
And you are there God
The rain falls and the sun shines
And you are there God
We breath in and we breath out
And you are there God
Our heart beats and our eyelids blink
And you are there God
We say this and we do that
And you are there God

Everywhere we find you
In every face
small or large
in every hand
young or old
in every word
loud or soft
in every thought
deep or shallow
in every step
fast or slow
in every moment
filled or empty
there you are

Say our names, God
hold us close
shape our living
and make us yours
so be it
Amen

Small Shout: Lord’s Prayer in different versions

dad@hvn,
ur spshl.
we want wot u want
&urth2b like hvn.
giv us food
&4giv r sins lyk we 4giv uvaz.
don't test us!
save us!
bcos we kno ur boss,
ur tuf&ur cool 4 eva!
ok?

(winner of the shortest text version of the Lord’s Prayer)

The morning Quiz – Prodigal: will, money, pig food

On the spot (Story)

Telling the story of the prodigal up to the point of wondering if he should return and what may happen is he did.

20-20 Vision

Place tissue on the window with spray water

Song

During this song, process in with food and pour is over the table. Make a show of it and pour srisps from a height and make the table look filled.

Come to the banquet, there’s a place for you. (Seasons of the Spirit)

Though you maybe have no money,
Though you maybe feel unworthy,
In you strength or in your weakness
You are welcome, come.

See you are an honoured guest
From constant serving you may rest;
So sit you down, be fed and blessed
For you are welcome, come.

Woman, wise one, mother maiden,
See your plate with food is laden
And your place is set and waiting.
You are welcome, come.

Worker, father, little boy,
Old man or youth without employ,
Come rest your worry, here is joy,
And you are welcome, come.

Whether you’ve been lost or faithful,
whether you’ve been wise or wasteful,
Here’s a place of rest and grace,
And you are welcome, come.

Here is one who runs to meet you
Loving arms stretched out to greet you.
Do not let your fear defeat you.
You are welcome, come.

Shout it! - Statement

(Emphasis the bold words)

We believe our great big God
will never to let us go,
but God will let us walk the world
so we will always know
that every footstep we all take
is shaped and held in grace,
and God will walk along with us
and always at our pace.
And when we choose to turn for home
and take the journey long
God is already waiting there
to welcome us with song.
A table filled with bread and wine
will be there as the host,
and God with open heart and arms
will welcome home the lost.

Dedication

Invite people, as we send ourselves out, to come to the table and feast

Prayer for others

Song

For everyone born a place at the table (CH4)

Sending Out

May the sky stretch above you;
may your day be as deep as it is long;
may each breath you take expand with grace;
and may God’s footprints today,
be exactly your size.

Carberry - Thursday

THURSDAY WORSHIP - Zaccheaus
Morning Liturgy

Big Shout

We say yes to the morning (shout)
We say oui to the sun (shout)
We say si to the dawn (shout)
We say sim to the universe (shout)
We say yebo to the world (shout)
We say ja to creation (shout)
We say ndio to each other (shout)
We say alleluia to our God (shout)

Song

Sizohamba naye (CH4)

Prayer

God
when we don’t think we’re big enough
teach us to climb trees
when we don’t believe we are fit enough
teach us to touch your hem
when we don’t know who you are
teach us to knock
when we don’t have enough courage
teach us to step out the boat
when we don’t see an end to conflict
teach us to love our enemies
when we don’t know the way
teach us to follow you

Jesus
teach us to do something different
to step out the boat
think out the box
see things from a different perspective
get the kind of view
you have
of love

Teach us to be like Zacchaeus
do something daring
because it is worth the risk
to be met by you

Hear us as we say the Lord’s Prayer
So be it
Amen

Small Shout: Lord’s Prayer in different versions

Holy One,
who walks this earth,
in the hungry who share their bread and song,
you are holy;
among the oppressed and the poor,
your kingdom come;
among the leaders and the powerful,
and those who work for justice,
your will be done.
Here and now among us all,
lead us into fairness and truth
and away from imbalance and prejudice.
And we shall know your kingdom,
built forever and forever.

The morning Quiz – Zacchaeus: leaf, tape measure, money

On the spot (Story)

Retelling of story of Zacchaeus

20-20 Vision

Tear paper into lots of pieces (make mosaic later0

Song

There’s a spirit in the air (CH4)

Shout it! - Statement

God knows our names and calls us round heaven’s table
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

Jesus knows our hiding place and waits for us to come down
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

The Spirit challenges us to change and move towards living in justice
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

God enjoys eating with us and changes things that way
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

Jesus loves company, especially ours
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

The Spirit lives and sets free by providing loop hopes with grace
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

God has a favourite word and the word is love
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

Jesus is waiting, and is waiting, and will continue to wait until we are ready
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

The Spirit laughs at our foolishness and loves us all the more
Do you believe this?
Yes, that’s what we believe!

Dedication

Invite people when they leave to look up into the trees. There may be messages for each on the leaves.

Prayer for others

Song

The right hand of God (CH4)

Sending Out

May the sky stretch above you;
may your day be as deep as it is long;
may each breath you take expand with grace;
and may God warm your soul
with a shimmer of grace.

Carberry - Wednesday

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP - Miriam
Morning Liturgy

Big Shout

(People make a sound on pews, hands etc)

We say (Sound) to the morning
We say (Sound) to the sun
We say (Sound) to the dawn
We say (Sound) to the universe
We say (Sound) to the world
We say (Sound) to the day
We say (Sound) to creation
We say alleluia to our God

Song

Come all you people (CH4)

Prayer

God
Great big maker
designer of stars
holder of microbes
creator who laughs
and cries
who holds your breath
and shouts alleluia

colour this day with blessings
hold this day in wonder
shape these people with mystery

surround each moment with adventure
fill each word with peace
stir each hope with intent

turn each action towards you
move each journey towards your realm
guide every step towards love

God
Great big maker
designer of stars
holder of microbes
creator who laughs
and cries
who holds your breath
and shouts alleluia

Small Shout: Lord’s Prayer in different versions

Eternal God,
your name overflows with love,
and your big dream becomes real
when your desire is done by us.
Renew us body and soul this day.
Bring light into the shadows,
and may we light a light in another’s darkness.
May we be given freedom to begin again.
And may you restore justice and truth
across the whole universe, forever.
Amen

The morning Quiz – Miriam: water, reed, basket

On the spot (Story)

Story of Miriam retold

20-20 Vision

People crunch up tissue into different shapes and place around the worship space

Song

O God, you search me and you know me (CH4)

Shout it! - Statement

We meet,
We greet,
And hold each other in grace.

(pass round the congregation)

Dedication

Cover pool in leaves and stuff. Put words on glass beads and place in pool. Words like “love, grace, justice, forgive, hope, touch, truth…” Invite people to find their glass pebble through the leaves floating in the pool.

Prayer for others

Song

You are holy (Seasons of the Spirit)

Sending Out

May the sky stretch above you;
may your day be as deep as it is long;
may each breath you take expand with grace;
and may you discover love
tucked in to every moment.

Carberry - Tuesday

TUESDAY WORSHIP - Jonah

Morning Liturgy:

Big Shout

We say fantastic to the morning (shout)
We say beautiful to the sun (shout)
We say fabulous to the dawn (shout)
We say amazing to the universe (shout)
We say stunning to the world (shout)
We say incredible to the day (shout)
We say breath taking to creation (shout)
We say wonderful to each other (shout)
We say alleluia to our God (shout)

Song

Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet (CH4)

Prayer

How many shades of green did you think of?
How many bird songs have you written?
How many rainbows did you try before you got what you wanted?
How many shapes of new babies eyes do you sculpt in a day?
How many insects have you hidden in the world?
How did you make all the really small stuff?
How much fun was a giraffe to make?
How long does it take you do design every fingerprint?
How do you make all our voices sound different?
And where did you hide our souls?
Do you count our heartbeats?
And what made you think of love?
God, for this world
for the world’s people
for the adventures that lie in everyone
and the day before us
Hear us as we say alleluia.
So be it

Small Shout: Lord’s Prayer in different versions

Heavenly Dad,
may the world honour your name,
and may the justice you long for, happen.
Feed the hungry with bread for their bellies
and truth for their minds.
As we heal broken relationships with others
May you do the same with us.
And may the testing never be too much for us,
but keep us safe,
for you hold all the glory and the power
of the entire universe,
In a single hand.
Amen

(Based on a prayer from Dare to Dream)

The Morning Quiz –

Jonah: fishing line, withered leave, boat ticket

On the spot (Story)

Story told by Jonah

20-20 Vision

People take sheets of tissue paper and tear them into different shapes and stick them round the worship space.

Song

If you’re black or if you’re white
Or if you’re in between,
God loves you.
If you’re tall or if you’re small
Or if you’re fat or lean,
God loves you.
He loves you when you’re happy,
He loves you when you’re sad.
He loves you when you’re very good
And when you’re very bad.
No matter what you look like,
No matter what you do,
God loves you, oh hallelujah!
God loves you, oh sock it to ya!
God loves you !
(Shooby, dooby, dooby doo. Do-wah!)

(Gospelling the Beat Book 1)

Shout it! - Statement

We believe God whispers (pshew). We believe God calls us (you-hoo). We believe God knows our names (your name). We believe God has a job for us to do (U-huh).

We believe the waves roar (shhh). We believe the wind howls (whoooo). We believe The ship creaks (creak). We believe God has a job for us to do (U-huh).

We believe the water is cold (brrr). We believe the fish are big (whoaw). We believe they swallow us whole (swallow). We believe God has a job for us to do (U-huh).

We believe it echoes in here (here, here, here). We believe God will wait (tic-toc). We believe fish do burp (burp). We believe God has a job for us to do (U-huh).

We believe God whispers (pshew). We believe God calls us (you-hoo). We believe God knows our names (your name). We believe God has a job for us to do (U-huh).

No more running away. Let’s do it!(U-huh).

Dedication

As people leave they make a footprint from the pool on the floor symbolising moving from the water to dry land and listening to God’s call to move onto the journey.

Prayer for others

Song

I rejoiced when I heard them say (CH4)

Sending Out

May the sky stretch above you;
may your day be as deep as it is long;
may each breath you take expand with grace;
and may God whisper you name,
loudly.

Carberry - Monday

MONDAY WORSHIP - Sarah
Morning Liturgy

Big Shout

We say bonjour to the morning (shout)
We say hola to the sun (shout)
We say yebo to the dawn (shout)
We say welkome to the universe (shout)
We say ciao to the world (shout)
We say molwene to the day (shout)
We say salamalacum to creation (shout)
We say sawubona to each other (shout)
We say alleluia to our God (shout)

Song

Sing of the Lord’s goodness (CH4)

Prayer

God,
thanks for your smile
you push out from inside us;
thanks for the tears
you share with us sometimes;
thanks for your songs
just waiting to be discovered in us;
thanks for your joy
coiled like a spring in our souls;
thanks for our names
you whisper every night;
thanks for the imagination
that finds you painting everywhere;
thanks for the puddle
that reflect the size of the sky;
thanks for the leaves
that save up sunsets;
thanks for your people
whose lives tell your story;
thanks for your story
that shapes the lives of your people;
thanks for your love
that shapes a space for us;
thanks for your grace
that hold everything in balance;
thanks for your word
that always speaks to us;
thanks,
thanks for being God.

Small Shout: Lord’s Prayer in different versions

Maker in heaven,
reveal who you are.
Set the world right;
do what’s best - as above, so below.
Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.
Keep us safe from ourselves and what is evil.
You’re in charge!
You can do anything you want!
You’re ablaze with beauty!
Yes. Yes. Yes.

(Eugene Peterson, The Message)

The morning Quiz – Sarah: laughter, sand, nappy

On the spot (Story)

20-20 Vision:

Children continue to change the worship space, today by folding tissue paper and sticking it to walls.

Song

I’m gonna tap and snap (Seasons of the Spirit)

Shout it! - Statement

When people say God doesn’t exist
We say: Ha!
When people say Jesus didn’t rise
We say: Ha!
When people say the Spirit is a dream
We say: Ha!
When people say love is not worthwhile
We say: Ha!
When people say justice isn’t worth working for
We say: Ha!
When people say truth is just imagination
We say: Ha!
When people say there is no hope
We say: Ha!
When people say God is boring
We say: Ha!
When people say the world cannot change
We say: Ha!

Dedication

Take stars from the floor,
write names of them,
and stick them all around the estate.

Prayer for others

Song

You are holy, you are whole. (Seasons of the Spirit)

Sending Out

May the sky stretch above you;
may your day be as deep as it is long;
may each breath you take expand with grace;
may God hold your hand when you aren’t looking,
and squeeze.

Carberry - Sunday

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Noah
Morning Liturgy

Big Shout

We say:
Hey to the morning (shout)
Hey to the sun (shout)
Hey to the dawn (shout)
Hey to the universe (shout)
Hey to the world (shout)
Hey to the day (shout)
Hey to creation (shout)
Hey to each other (shout)
Alleluia to our God (shout)

Song

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father (CH4)

Prayer

God
thanks for the summer sun
that tightens our skin
for the colour blue
that stretches across the horizons

thanks for the sound of outside laughter
that crisps the air
for the smell of ice-cream
that we know is so good for the soul

thanks for the touch of grass
that reaches the parts nothing else does
for the light nights
that makes days fuller

thanks for the good news stories
that talk of love and grace
for the people here
who listen, laugh and love

thanks for the stories in every face
that say something about you
for face-paint and imagination
that transforms our dreams to possibilities

thanks for being God
for being the story of love
the movement of heaven
and the invitation to live

Small Shout: Lord’s Prayer in different versions

Creator in heaven,
may your name be holy.
May your realm arrive,
and your will be done
on earth as much as it is in heaven.
Give everyone today, bread,
and call us away from wrong
as we call others from wrong.
And don’t set temptation in our path,
but deliver us
into your glory, your strength and your place
called love.
Amen

The morning Quiz

Water, Animals, Olive Branch

On the spot (Story)

Noah

20-20 Vision

Children begin changing the worship space through blu-tacing tissue paper around the place.

Song

Have you heard the raindrops (CH4)

Shout it (To the tune Jesus Christ is risen today from “Church for All Ages”, SU))

God has filled the earth with beauty
All the world, give God your praise.
Worship is your joy and duty
Who filled up the sea with water?
Made each child a son or daughter?
Made cows moo and set snakes hissing?
Who invented hugs and kissing?
Who decided stars could twinkle?
Eyes would wink and foreheads wrinkle?
Whose idea were films and telly?
Who made Stilton cheese so smelly?
Only God could be that clever,
Let God’s praises sound forever.

Dedication

Make origami boats and write prayer/name/hope/thought and put in the pool.

Prayer for others

Song

All you works of God (CH4)

Sending Out

May the sky stretch above you;
may your day be as deep as it is long;
may each breath you take expand with grace;
and may God sneak a surprise on you,
and give you goose-bumps.

Chuza

I'm never again going to look up a book about anything because you lot are perfect for finding out stuff. Chuza is going to be the first community written service in Abbotsford. But it isn't going to be the last. This is fantastic. So far michael as got to somewhere across the Atlandic and if you add that to the air miles Sandra has that should get you to just about dry land. You may have to wade ashore. Keep up the good work. You are all fabulous.

But Tom is the most fabulous for doing Sunday. And everyone else who did the hymns and who served juice and was there at all. I heard it went well too and I'm in Carberry. News travels fast when it is good. This is a fabulous community to be part of (Abbotsford that is) because just look at the talent of people.

Surprising!

Behave

I'm away this week doing the all-age worship at Carberry Festival but I hope to be logging in over the week if I can. Don't know what connections will be like at Carberry.They do heaven pretty well, but the internet may be a little more difficult.

Be good.

I will.

Perhaps.

I'm in

I'm in and I hope you are too. I mentioned this a while ago from Oxfam whose latest campaign about doing something to end poverty. Go here to get signed in if you haven't already

It's not just about helping someone plant a mango plantation - he's got to be able to sell them too. It's not about moving the small obstacles in people's way, that's kind of easy when you know how. It's the big obstacles that make the difference like global trade agreements. You've got to do both. Are you in?

I've also got fair trade wristbands on order. I've got 20 ordered to see how they go but I'm hoping I'll need a whole lot more. Should be here by next week or you can order your own online here.

I'm in. Are you?