Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:16 – 23
Sermon: “What About Wisdom?” Jeff Pierpont

*Hymn: #12 (Songs of Spirit) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
*Hymn: #447 (Songs of Spirit) Lead, Kindly Light
*Hymn: #535 (Songs of Spirit) Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Prelude: Sonata per Flauto traverso e Basso continuo by Wilhelmine von Bayreuth (1709-
1758)
Performed by: Gina Jenkins, recorder, Tom Anastasio, gamba, Hal, harpsichord; Affettuoso

Welcome & Announcements

Call to worship:
Leader: Come, all you who are weary from the grind of work, from long days and restless
nights, from the striving that leaves your soul tired.
People: We come seeking rest, meaning, and renewal. We come with our questions
and our weariness.
Leader: God has not called you to endless striving, but to stillness. Not to performance,
but to presence. Not to build your worth — but to remember you are already loved.
People: We come to remember who we are, and to listen for what matters most.
Leader: Let us bring our work and our worries, our questions and our quiet prayers. God is
here — not in the noise of our effort, but in the silence of our hearts.
People: We worship the One who gives rest to the weary, purpose to our days, and
eternity to our hearts.
All: Let us worship God together.

Opening Prayer

*Gloria Patri   #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen. Amen.

*Hymn: #12 (Songs of Spirit) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:16 – 23 Katherine

Anthem: “This Is My Song” by Jean Sibelius,1899

Sermon: “What About Wisdom?” Jeff Pierpont

A Time of Silence

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise
God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.

*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Lord, you are the giver of every good gift. Accept these offerings, and we pray that
through them we may do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you, our
God. Amen

*Hymn: #447 (Songs of Spirit) Lead, Kindly Light

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever.

*Hymn: #535 (Songs of Spirit) Eternal Father, Strong to Save

*Benediction
Go now, not chasing after the wind, but walking in wisdom. Not grasping for more, but
resting in grace. Not striving alone, but trusting the One who gives meaning to our days and peace to our nights. Walk in faith. Live in hope. Go in peace. Amen.

Musical Benediction: Songs of Spirit: #349 Go in Peace
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
Cel-e-brate and share the joy! Cel-e-brate new life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always.

Postlude: Sonata per Flauto traverso e Basso continuo by Wilhelmine von Bayreuth (1709-1758)
Performed by: Gina Jenkins, recorder, Tom Anastasio, gamba, Hal, harpsichord; Allegro