Matthew Chapa

Was That Me Roaring?

Courage? I take heart from the cowardly lion, in the Wizard of Oz. What if we all have the courage needed for life but we find reason to disempower our super power. Join us as we explore what courage is versus our internal conversation. 

Prelude – Anthony Concepcion 

Welcome – Matt Chapa 

Opening Hymn – Hymn #301, “Touch the Earth, Reach the Sky”  verses 1 & 2

Introduction – Rick Wells 

Opening Hymn (continued) – Verse 3, 4, & 5

Call to Worship – Matt Chapa 

Chalice Lighting – Rick Wells 

Time for All Ages – “The Lion Inside” written by Rachel Bright, illustrated by Jim Field, and read by Sam Dickerson.

Offering Words – Rick Wells 

Offering Music – “Somewhere Over the Rainbow ” composed by Harold Arlen, lyricist Yip Harburg and arranged by our own Anthony Concepcion. Sung by the Chalice Choir. 

Joys and Sorrows – You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service if you are online. If you are in person, please fill out an index card. 

Singing Our Children Out – Rick Wells

Time of Meditation – Matt Chapa and Rick Wells

Meditation Song – #396 “I Know This Rose Will Open “

Sermon – “Was That Me Roaring?” – Matt Chapa 

Closing Hymn – #118  “This Little Light of Mine” 

Announcements – Rick Wells 

Extinguishing the Chalice and Closing Words – Matt Chapa 

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion