· “Let us be such as help the life of the future” (Zoroaster)
· “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” (Taoist Proverb)
Offering for BSA's World Friendship Fund- Al Best
Meditation- Isaiah 40:31, Heather Mulvihill
Closing Prayer- Jewish Sabbath Prayer- Charlotte Pemberton
Closing Song-Jesús Portillo
“Amazing Grace”—John Newton (1725-1807)
Amazing grace -- how sweet the sound – that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.
Thru many dangers, toils and snares I have already come;
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we’d first begun.
The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
Benediction- Irish Blessing-Heather Mulvihill
WB2016 Interfaith Worship Service
Sunday, 20 March, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
Call to Worship “A Scout is Reverent, please prepare your heart for prayer.”, Heather Mulvihill
Invocation- Native American Prayer, Heather Mulvihill
Opening Song – Bob Efird
“How Great Thou Art” -- Carl Gustav Boberg(1859–1940)
How Great Thou Art O Lord my God, where I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power thru – out the universe displayed!
Chorus: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
When thru the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze.
Chorus: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Prayer-Frank Howard
“A Scouter’s Prayer”
Build me a Scout, 0 Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory... Build me a Scout whose wishes will not take the place of deeds; a Scout who himself is the foundation stone of knowledge. . . Lead him, I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, but under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenge. Here let him learn to stand up in the storm; here let him learn compassion for those who fail... Build me a Scout whose heart will be clear, whose goals will be high. A Scout who will master himself before he seeks to master others, one who will march into the future, yet never forget the past... And after all these things are his, add, I pray, enough of a sense of humor so that he may always be serious, yet never take himself too seriously. Give him humility, so that he may always remember the simplicity of true wisdom, and the meekness of true strength... Then I, a Scouter who knew him, will dare to whisper, 'I have not lived in vain.'
Responsive Reading-Kathy Aardema-Zunk“The Scout Oath”
Help us, Lord, to be trustworthy So that we can be trusted to be honest and reliable in all things. Help us, Lord, to be loyal So that we don’t let down or betray our friends and leaders. Help us, Lord, to be helpful So that our service may make this world a better place. Help us, Lord, to be friendly So that we make all feel welcome and wanted in our midst. Help us, Lord, to be cheerful So that we might bring happiness to ourselves and others. Help us, Lord, to be considerate So that we are unselfish and mindful of the needs of those around us. Help us, Lord, to be thrifty So that we value and take care of our time and resources. Help us, Lord, to be courageous So that we stand up for our beliefs and be brave in the face of adversity. Help us, Lord, to be respectful So that we heed and honor those who strive to guide us correctly. Help us, Lord, to care for the environment So that we can enjoy this beautiful earth and all your creations.
Sacred Literature-Happy Troop Guides
· “And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom: That ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are only in the service of your God.” (Mosiah 2:17, The Book of Mormon)
· “Whoever recommends and helps a good cause becomes a partner therein, and whoever recommends and helps an evil cause shares in its burdens” (Qur’an:4:85)
· “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” (Mahatma Gandhi)
· "Thee lift me and I'll lift thee and we'll ascend together" (Quaker Proverb)
· “The Simple Path: Silence is Prayer, Prayer is Faith, Faith is Love, Love is Service, The Fruit of Service is Peace”(Mother Teresa)
· “To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.” (Buddha)