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God, We Join in Celebration

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #49 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Anniversary, Church First Line: God, we join in celebration of your love and faithfulness Lyrics: God, we join in celebration of your love and faithfulness: Long ago, our congregation gathered in the wilderness. Long ago, your people worshiped, shared the gospel, served you well, Celebrated grace and friendship, then went out, your love to tell. What a faith-filled, rich tradition we are blest, O Christ, to know. Guided by your Great Commission, many helped our church to grow. Called by you to love their neighbors, thousands served you here with grace. Thank you for their loving labors that have brought us to this place. Grateful for the past you’ve given, now we look in hope to you. Make us salt, and light, and leaven, working for a world that’s new. By your Spirit, lead and guide us as your loving family, Teach us, shape us, walk beside us! Send us out in ministry! Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY

Beautiful Flowers

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: Garlands of Praise #49 (1876) Topics: Anniversary First Line: How lovely the flowers which bloom Refrain First Line: O beautiful flowers! Languages: English Tune Title: [How lovely the flowers which bloom]

God, When You Called Our Church by Grace

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #50 (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Anniversary, Church First Line: God, you called our church by grace Lyrics: God, when you called our church by grace, This land was such a different place. Yet what you spoke remains the same: “I’ll be with you! Go in my name!” Your promise is for everyone: You call us here; your word is true! We’ll be a faithful church for you! Lord Jesus Christ, our cornerstone, You meet us here; we’re not alone! Through times of joy, through tears long-wept, You are God’s love, God’s promise kept. Your promise is for everyone: You love us all, you make us new! We’ll be a loving church for you! O Holy Spirit, wind and flame, You send us out in Jesus’ name. You give us gifts that we may share God’s love and justice everywhere. Your promise is for everyone: You give us gifts, and work to do! We’ll be a serving church for you! Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLID ROCK

The Beautiful Vale

Author: Asa Hull Hymnal: Garlands of Praise #50 (1876) Topics: Anniversary First Line: My soul with rapture waits for thee Refrain First Line: Beautiful vale of rest Languages: English Tune Title: [My soul with rapture waits for thee]

Call the Roll

Author: William Edward Penney Hymnal: The Jewelled Crown #50 (1891) Topics: Anniversary First Line: In these days when truth and error Refrain First Line: Who are in God's mighty army? Languages: English Tune Title: [In these days when truth and error]

When We Were a Younger Nation

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #51a (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Anniversary, Church Lyrics: When we were a younger nation, When new settlers filled this land— God, you called this congregation By your guiding, caring hand. Those you gathered shared a language And a life of love and praise; Through your grace, they spread your message In those pioneering days. We, your church, have seen great wonders As we’ve known Christ’s presence here. We have welcomed in new members; We’ve been blessed from year to year. Through our music and our worship, Through our teaching of your word, Through our laughter and our friendship, We’ve proclaimed it: “God is good!” Yet your goodness that we cherish Can’t be kept within this place; So you send us out in service, Doing justice, seeking peace. Spirit-filled, we heal the broken, Build new houses—new lives, too; God, in ways both lived and spoken, We have sought to follow you. In an ever-changing nation, God, you call us yet again; You have shown this generation How to welcome others in. Crossings bounds of faith and culture, May we learn and grow and share; And may we, your church, be faithful, Loving, serving everywhere. Scripture: Luke 4:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSTINGTON

When We Were a Younger Nation

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #51b (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Anniversary, Church Lyrics: When we were a younger nation, When new settlers filled this land— God, you called this congregation By your guiding, caring hand. Those you gathered shared a language And a life of love and praise; Through your grace, they spread your message In those pioneering days. We, your church, have seen great wonders As we’ve known Christ’s presence here. We have welcomed in new members; We’ve been blessed from year to year. Through our music and our worship, Through our teaching of your word, Through our laughter and our friendship, We’ve proclaimed it: “God is good!” Yet your goodness that we cherish Can’t be kept within this place; So you send us out in service, Doing justice, seeking peace. Spirit-filled, we heal the broken, Build new houses—new lives, too; God, in ways both lived and spoken, We have sought to follow you. In an ever-changing nation, God, you call us yet again; You have shown this generation How to welcome others in. Crossings bounds of faith and culture, May we learn and grow and share; And may we, your church, be faithful, Loving, serving everywhere. Scripture: Luke 4:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING

God of Love, We Sing Your Glory

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #53 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Anniversary, Church First Line: God of love, we sing youir glory and we offer you our praise Lyrics: God of love, we sing your glory and we offer you our praise, As we celebrate the story of our church’s founding days. ‘Mid the farms and homes around here, faithful Christians heard your call: ”This is truly mission ground here; be my light that shines to all.” From the start, we were a mission, sent to share Christ’s love and grace. Through the years, we’ve kept that vision as we’ve served you in this place. As we’ve sought to be a blessing to the lonely, lost and poor, What we’ve found has been surprising: you have blessed us even more. When we gather here to worship, still your blessings overflow. Education, faith and friendship are your gifts through which we grow. Called to serve, we seek a balance: honor old ways, try what’s new! Spirit-filled, we share our talents and are blessed by serving you. God, we pray about the future, and we wonder what will be; Yet we know it’s an adventure joining hands in ministry. For in church, each generation builds by faith and not by sight— And each one, a new creation, finds new ways to spread your light. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON

Dear Saviour, Bless Our Sabbath School

Author: Mrs. J. M. Hunter Hymnal: World-Wide Hosannas #54 (1904) Topics: Anniversary Refrain First Line: Praises we sing unto our King Languages: English Tune Title: [Dear Saviour, bless our Sabbath School]

Lord, What a Cloud of Witnesses

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #55a (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Anniversary, Church Lyrics: Lord, what a cloud of witnesses Surrounds us as we work and pray! Their faithful, loving service is An inspiration every day. We live in towns that others made; We harvest what we did not sow— And others sweated, labored, prayed To build Christ’s church in which we grow. Your Spirit gives us memory; Now give your church clear vision, too. Reformed, reforming, may we be A church that seeks to follow you. Scripture: Hebrews 11, 12:1 Languages: English Tune Title: TRURO