The Offering



Ways to show that Environmental Stewardship MattersThe term environmental stewardship has been used to refer to such diverse actions as creating protected areas, replanting trees, limiting harvests, reducing harmful activities or pollution, creating community gardens, restoring degraded areas, or purchasing more sustainable products.Program prepared by Sandra B. Crowder, International President.Please send your Anniversary financial support to your District President for remittance to the Executive Director, Mrs. Rosetta Dunham.Women’ s Home and Overseas Missionary Society141st Anniversary 1880– 2021 Environmental Stewardship MattersQUADRENNIAL THEME:The Great Commission: #MissionsMatter 2020 - 2021 Emphasis:Globally Committed to Environmental StewardshipW.H. & O.M. Society Anniversary ServiceMay 2021The Call to Worship To see the life that teems around us,To give thanks for the gift we have received; To notice the beauty and promise of spring, To breathe deeply of the season; To accept the gift of love, and to love in return: This is to worship God.The Invocation Come Holy Spirit. As we breathe the very air that sustains us, we remember your love, God, which gives us life. Fill us with your compassion for Creation. Empty us of apathy, selfishness and fear, of all pessimism and hesitation. Breathe into us solidarity with all who suffer now and the future generations who will suffer because of our environmental irresponsibility. Move us into action to save our earth and to build your sustainable Kingdom.Amen.The Opening Hymn“This Is My Father’s World”The ScripturePsalm 24: 1-10The Responsive Prayer:Leader: O heavenly Father, who has filled the world with beauty, open our eyes to behold your gracious hand in all your works; that, rejoicing in your whole creation, we may learn to serve you with gladness.People: God of unchangeable power, when you fashioned the world, the morning stars sang together and the host of heaven shouted for joy.Leader: Open our souls to the wonders of creation and teach us to reverence the grandeur of all that you have made.People: Create in us a sense of delight in all your gifts as we seek tofaithfully manage the gifts of your creation.Leader: Teach us to respect the fragile balance of life and honor your glorious name.All: Creator God, you made all things and wove them together in an intricate tapestry of life. Guide by your wisdom those who have power and authority, that, by the decisions they make, life may be cherished and fruitful Earth may continue to show your glory and sing your praises. Amen. Adapted from A New Zealand Prayer BookThe OfferingThe Offertory Anniversary Reflection:Give a brief history of the W. H. & O.M. Society.Light a white candle in remembrance of past leaders who have left a legacy of faithful mission service.Light a purple candle in honor of all missionaries who serve faithfully on the connectional, district, and local levels of the Society.The Song of PreparationThe Message“Globally Committed:Environmental Stewardship Matters”The Invitational SelectionThe Call to Christian DiscipleshipThe Missionary Benediction“God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, and give us peace.” Amen. ................
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