Service 1

God's love
Is here for all!
R: No one is left out
Of that love!
A: Praise the Lord!

Bible verse: Psalm 117
And that everlasting Love
Is ours to have.
Reach out and take hold.

Bible verse: John 3:16, 1 7
The world is God's,
And so are we!
For-it is a loving God
That created all!

Bible verse: I John 4:7-12
Can we learn
And remember:
God is love,
Not hate?
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We have not learned
Enough about love;
God, forgive us.
We turn away
From those in need;
God, forgive us.
We hoard love
As if it were ours alone;
God forgive us.
We let fear and apathy
Rule our lives;
God, forgive us.

And God speaks:
You too are my children,
I do not turn you away;
For my love
Is there for all
Who truly turn to me.
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Sing and dance
And celebrate!
Spread the word;
God's love is here
And is for all people.
Let the world know
The whole of it
And that this love
Is free for all!!

God is here for us
And loves us all,
Just as we are.
Go in love
And walk in love
Always.


Written 1999
1st use: First Pres, Decatur, IL
Some changes made.