November 26, 2023
WORDS OF GREETING
Pastor Amanda Miller Garber
WELCOMING STATEMENT
Shiree Harbick
RISE believes that God has open arms, and so should we. Our Creator wants us to love, accept and affirm every human being, including persons of every age, race, ethnic background, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or socioeconomic status, educational background, religion or creed, and physical or mental ability. We celebrate our diversity and recognize the sacred worth and dignity of all. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us as we seek to follow Jesus with mutual respect, understanding, and love.
*Read more about “Why Pronouns Matter” HERE.
OPENING MUSIC
Will & Friends
“My Life Flows On”
My life flows on in endless song,
above earth’s lamentation.
I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn
that hails a new creation.
No storm can shake my in-most calm
While to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since Love is Lord of heav’n and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing
It finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?
No storm can shake my in-most calm
While to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since Love is Lord of heav’n and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing?
No storm can shake my in-most calm
While to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since Love is Lord of heav’n and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
“A MESSAGE”
~Coldplay
My song is love
Love to the loveless shown
And it goes on
You don't have to be alone
Your heavy heart
Is made of stone
And it's so hard to see clearly
You don't have to be on your own
You don't have to be on your own
And I'm not gonna take it back
And I'm not gonna say I don't mean that
You're the target that I'm aiming at
And I'll get that message home
My song is love
My song is love unknown
And I'm on fire for you, clearly
You don't have to be alone
You don't have to be on your own
And I'm not gonna take it back
And I'm not gonna say I don't mean that
You're the target that I'm aiming at
And I'm nothing on my own
Got to get that message home
And I'm not gonna stand and wait
Not gonna leave it until it's much too late, oh
On a platform, I'm gonna stand and say
That I'm nothing on my own
And I love you, please come home
My song is love, is love unknown
And I've got to get that message home
OPENING PRAYER
Robert Garber
THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION
“FAM - Not Your Typical Family Series”
Reflection Panel Discussion: Adam King (moderator) with Amanda Miller Garber and Andy Harbick
TEXT YOUR THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS TO 833-803-0868
COMMUNION
Pastor Amanda Miller Garber
Servers: Robert Garber and …
SONG DURING COMMUNION
Will & Friends
“THIS IS NOT THE END”
~Gungor
Oh Ohh Ohh
Ohhhhhh
(Repeat)
This is not the end
This is not the end of this
We will open our eyes wide, wider
This is not our last
This is not our last breath
We will open our mouths wide, wider
Oh Ohh Ohh
Ohhhhhh
(Repeat)
And you know you'll be alright
Oh and you know you'll be alright
This is not the end
This is not the end of us
We will shine like
The stars bright, brighter
Oh Ohh Ohh
Ohhhhhh
(Repeat)
OFFERING AND NOMOFOMO
One of our core values is, "God gives to us, so we give back." We're called to give as a joy-filled response to what we've been given. Your financial gifts make a tremendous difference in the lives of God's beloved in Harrisonburg and beyond. Whether it's helping to make sure children in our community have enough to eat, helping to respond to the mental health crisis in our community, or providing much needed backing for the operating costs of our spaces and staff — your gift is a part of God's dream and we are grateful for everyone who partners with us on this journey!
COMING SOON:
“RISE and Shine” Advent Giving Emphasis - We are partnering with Church World Service to provide hygiene items and diapers for our new neighbors who have recently arrived from other countries. We encourage you to start collecting unused hygiene items now! A specific list of needs will be available soon. Stay tuned!
Snow Great Christmas Carols 2023 - Spread some holiday cheer and help RISE finish 2023 in a financially healthy place by ordering Snow Great Christmas Carols from RISE. Details coming soon - it’s gonna be snow great!
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CLOSING SONG
Will & Friends
“HOLD US TOGETHER”
It don’t have a job, It don’t pay your bills
Won’t buy you a home in Beverly Hills
Won’t fix your life in five easy steps
Ain’t the law of the land or the government
But it’s all you need
CHORUS:
And love will hold us together
Make us a shelter to weather the storm
And I’ll be my brother’s keeper
So the whole world will know that we’re not alone
It’s waiting for you, knocking at your door
In the moment of truth, when your heart hits the floor
And you’re on your knees
CHORUS
This is the first day of the rest of your life
This is the first day of the rest of your life
‘Cause even in the dark, you can still see the light
This is the first day of the rest of your life
(Repeat)
CHORUS
FINAL BLESSING
Sheridan Horne
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.
Amen.