Still Discerning!Still Discerning!Still Discerning!Still Discerning! Nov. 3, 2019

A man whose wife was killed in the Walmart shooting in El Paso asked the public to attend her funeral since he has no other family in the area, a funeral home said.

Margie Reckard, 63, was among the 22 people killed in the Aug. 3 shooting, leaving behind her husband, Antonio Basco.

Gathering of Spirits—Word and Song

Gathering Music and Prelude Shared by Our Great Band

Welcome and Announcements Shared by Rev. Ken Heintzelman

• Welcome to Tara Ljai, TODAY!

• Terrill Miller and Passe, 11/16

• Let’s Find Out, 11/17

• Phoenix Renaissance Concert 11/17

• ICE Office Visit, 11/17/19

Call to Worship Led by Mike Gattorna

One: Spirit of God brooding over the waters of our chaos, All: inspire us to generous living.

One: Wind of God dancing over the desert of our reluctance, All: lead us to the oasis of celebration.

One: Breath of God inspiring connection with strangers, All: make us channels of your peace.

One: Let us sing of our life together!

Singing Our Faith No Matter Who R.P. Miller

Chorus

No matter who, No matter what

No matter where you are on the journey of life

You’re welcome, welcome here in this place.

No matter who, No matter what

No matter where you are on the journey of life

Accepted, welcomed by God’s grace.

1. For we are family, meant to be,

Purposed for eternity.

Born in love, from above God’s community

Chorus

2. And in diversity, unity,

Harmony for all to see.

Justice and equity, God’s community.

Chorus

3. Together we will sing, worship bring

Hands and hearts out stretched to all

Jesus praise, hearts ablaze, Listen to God’s call.

Chorus (Turn page for 4th verse)

4. The God who spoke through Christ, speaks to us

Listen to our Savior’s call.

Welcome home, Welcome in, The table’s set for all.

Chorus

Gathering Prayer Shared by Rev. Ken Heintzelman

Feeding of Spirits with the Word About Life

The Word About Life for Today Shared by Tara and Andnane Ijai

Special Music Put Love Into Each Other’s Hands Shared by Cornerstone Chorale

Sharing of Spirits—Giving and Celebrating

Celebrations Led by Rev. Ken Heintzelman

Celebrate your heart and your spirit. Celebrate your life while you live it.

Even when it’s hard to do, Celebrate the best of you.

Celebrate your dreams and your visions. Celebrate the love you’ve been given. Cherish all that you’ve been through.

Celebrate the best of you.

Invitation to Share Led by Mike Gattorna

Let us give of ourselves and our offerings to God for the work of the Spirit of Life and Love in our world.

Offerings and Offertory With My Own Two Hands Shared by The Cornerstone Chorale by Ben Harper

Dedication of Our Offering Led by Mike Gattorna

While some speak of unwavering faith, we strive for resilient faith! May our offering, and our childlike hope for a future of love and justice, be refreshed.

Our One Table Celebration

Bread, Wine and Invitation to Share Led by Mike Gattorna

One: It is our custom to have an open table where all people are invited to share bread and wine. We believe this is a continuation of the radical table hospitality of Jesus.

All: His invitation proclaimed the vision of love, justice, and peace of God for all people.

One: The larger story of table fellowship includes the reversal of social roles so as to make known the height, depth, and inclusiveness of God’s love.

All: We show our gratitude for all of life by inviting all

people to the Table of Life!

One: And now let the weak say, “I am strong!”

All: I AM STRONG!

One: Let the poor say, “I am rich!”

All: I AM RICH!

One: The bread and wine are not for us alone, but are symbols of a universal message of hope that challenges the worldviews of violence that feed oppression and separation.

All: May our sisters and brothers in all lands join us in lifting the bread of life and the cup of compassion.

One: Today we ritualize and celebrate the inclusive table

practices of Jesus.

All: May this holy meal empower each of us to become partners in the Great Work of healing all people, all Nations, and all the planet.

Please come forward because all are welcome.

We offer gluten-free bread at the station closest to

the pulpit. Our offering for the communion baskets is

dedicated to Love Glasses Revolution)

Station 1

Tara and Adnane Ijai

Station 2

Herb and Mickey Tucker

Choir

Dr. Patricia Standtal Clarke and Reta Rainwater

Communion Song Here All Belong”

Truth be told, we’re not alone: we have built ourselves a home; built it large, and built it free – love is our goal.

We, a home for anyone, creed or custom, barring none. This, a place where peace can grow – here all belong.

Refrain: May we find here, what we’re seeking. May we share the strength to carry on. May the love here do the healing, lift our hearts, and make us all as one.

Truth be told, we cannot be whole without diversity. many different voices raised create the song.

Whether brown or black or white, all together, we are light; any-gendered, any-loved – here all belong Refrain

May we find here, what we’re seeking. May we share the strength to carry on. May the love here do the healing, lift our hearts, and make us all as one.

The Parting of Spirits and Loving the World

One: Eternal Light, shine in our hearts. Eternal Power, be our strength. Eternal Wisdom, guide us as we serve you and the world. Eternal Goodness, you have drawn us to your heart and united us in this fellowship called Shadow Rock.

All: Now grant that with all our hearts, and minds, and strength, we all may evermore be sensitive and responsive to your current work in the midst of our history.

One: And finally, by your infinite Spirit of Life and Love, grant us wisdom as we seek to perceive and respond to Your will for our spiritual home and our future together.

All: Help us to keep the needs of every member and of the greater community in our minds and hearts through every step of our discernment process. One: In the spirit of the core values of inclusion, justice, and spirituality we pray. These are the times!

All: We are the people.

One: All Creation is blessed.

All: May we love all and serve all.

One: God be with you.

All: And also with you.

One: Amen. All: Amen.

Sending Forth Song Peace Be With You

This inappropriate cultural appropriation is not an attempt to be liked or to be cool in our own eyes. It is an expression of openness, welcome and hospitality for our special guests.

Tara Ijai lives in Phoenix Arizona with her husband Adnane

and two teenage boys. Tara is the founding love rebel at

Love Glasses Revolution. You will find her sporting her heart

shaped sunglasses and incessantly advocating for love,

reminding herself and others that there is always a choice

how to show up. Tara believes love is an action word and

that means getting involved and helping to lift your

community and considers herself a love activist. Tara and

Adnane have been traveling around and keep their eyes

open for opportunities to love. It doesn’t take long for an

opportunity to present itself....

Look for them at https://www.myloveglasses.com/

WHERE DID THE DOTS GO?

For your information and continuing reflection!

The bulleted items below are the Wedgeblade Ministry ideas

that received 25 dots or more.

• Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Protection

• Advocating for Immigration Reform

• Restoring Justice (Criminal Justice Reform, Prison Ministry,

Anti-Violence)

• Evolving Spirituality

• Healthy Living in Mind-Body-Spirit

• Protecting Our Earth Home

Please give prayer and

thought to what you see

here and talk to our staff

and board members.

Pastor Ken is happy to

receive your emails and

present them to the board.

Karen Richter

Director of Spiritual Formation

Abeth Spencer

Director of Communications

Heidi Zinn

Financial Officer and Technology

Liz Helm

Wedding Ceremony Director

Bill Peterson

Facility and Campus Care Volunteer

Rev. Liana Rowe

Campus Partner Chaplain

Lois Beberniss

Director of Campus Affairs and Festival Garden

Rev. Ken Heintzelman

Senior Minister

Dr. William O. Smith

Founding Minister

Forrest Bachtel

Choir Director

Liz Curry

Preschool Director

Julie Tuttle

Accompanist

Our Great Band

Joe Garcia, Percussion Dave Robinson, Guitar John Willis, Bass Guitar Travis Meyers, Keytar

Ushers

Peter Johnston, Greg Rampley, Roy Zaborowski, Peg Hesley, Joe Botticelli, Tim Mikkelsen, Chuck Bonstelle, Michael Curry

Sound Team

Dave Hillyard, John Abshire, Daniel Nantz, Ken Eicher, Joe Hesley, Chair

Video Team Bryan Baca

SHADOW ROCK STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ

12861 North 8th Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85029

(602) 993-0050