COMMONS OUTDOOR SERVICE (8/17)
Indescribable
From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation’s revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming
Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing, God
All powerful, untameable
Awestruck, we fall to our knees
As we humbly proclaim
You are amazing, God
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go?
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light?
Yet, conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom
Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing, God
All powerful, untameable
Awestruck, we fall to our knees
As we humbly proclaim
You are amazing, God
You are amazing, God
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For the Beauty of the Earth
For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the beauty of each hour
of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower,
sun and moon, and stars of light;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of ear and eye,
for the heart and mind's delight,
for the mystic harmony,
linking sense to sound and sight;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For thy church, that evermore
lifteth holy hands above,
offering up on every shore
her pure sacrifice of love;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For Thyself best gift divine,
to the world so freely giv’n,
for the great, great love of thine,
peace on earth, and joy in heav’n:
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
How She Loves
She is jealous for me
Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree
Bending beneath the weight of her wind and mercy
When all of a sudden
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory
And I realise just how beautiful You are
And how great Your affections are for me
And oh, how she loves us, oh
Oh, how she loves us
How she loves us all
She is jealous for me
Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree
Bending beneath the weight of her wind and mercy
When all of a sudden
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory
And I realise just how beautiful You are
And how great Your affections are for me
And oh, how she loves us, oh
Oh, how she loves us
How she loves us all
And we are her portion and she is our prize
Drawn to redemption by the grace in her eyes
If grace is an ocean, we're all sinking
And Heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest
I don't have time to maintain these regrets
When I think about the way
she loves us
Oh, how she loves us
Oh, how she loves us
Oh, how she loves
Communal Prayer
God of blessings, the universe sings of your glory. Deepen our gratitude for all you have made and awaken in us a renewed commitment to care for the earth and each other. Give us all the tools to listen to those most affected by climate change and with courage to act urgently and wisely, so that our common home may be healed and restored and all people, and generations to come, may delight in it.
Announcements
Commons Labor Day Camping Trip
Labor Day weekend means it’s time for our annual Commons Camping Trip! We’ll be heading out August 29th through the 31st. We do a Sunday Morning Service at the campground so we will not have an afternoon service that day. Stay tuned for the exact location and more details coming soon. It’s always a highlight of the year — you won’t want to miss it!”
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Head to the Heart
I open up to You
This love that makes me new
Oh, may my heart receive
This love that carries me
From the head to the heart
You take me on a journey
Of letting go
And getting lost in You
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My heart is open wide
I will receive your light
You give me faith like a child
In you, my heart runs wild
From the head to the heart
You take me on a journey
Of letting go
And getting lost in You
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Upcoming Events @ The Commons
Young Adults Dinner & Games - Wednesday, August 27 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Young Adults & College Students - come hang with us for dinner and games!
Contact: Olivia Duncan - 928-856-2390 - olivia@flagstaffcommons.com
Commons Camp Out - Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31
Join us for our annual Labor Day Weekend campout! We’ll send out the camping location via email. We’ll provide a porta potty and s’mores fixins — you bring your camping gear!
Sunday morning, we’ll hold a short outdoor worship service at the campsite.
(Note: No afternoon service on this Sunday.)
Blood Drive at Federated Community Church - Saturday, September 6 | 9AM – 1PM
Hosted by Vitalant. If you are able to give blood, please sign up to donate — every donation matters. Sign up at: www.vitalant.org Blood Drive Code: ffcc
NAIC Delegates Assembly - Saturday, September 6 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Trinity Heights Church
Join us as we celebrate over 25 years of Northern Arizona Interfaith Council organizing for the common good in Flagstaff and Sedona. Together with congregations, schools, neighborhood groups, and nonprofits, we build leadership to support change in education, affordable housing, immigrant integration, and climate action.
Food Center Dinner Service - Friday, September 12 | 3:00–6:00 PM
We are looking for 6–8 volunteers to help serve dinner at the Family Food Center.
Young Adults Line Dancing Night - Thursday, September 18 | 5:00 PM
Location: The Museum Club
Country line dancing lessons. The Museum Club is 18+ until 10:00 PM.
Commons Community Hike – Lockett Meadow - Saturday, September 20 | 10:00 AM
Come hike and enjoy the beauty of Lockett Meadow together.
To join, contact: olivia@flagstaffcommons.com
Divine Unwind: An Alternative Worship Experience - Sunday, September 21 | 4:30 PM
Instead of our regular service, join us for a creative, reflective worship gathering.
Featuring stations for journaling, music, meditation, art, candlelight, and more.
Federated Community Celebration - Monday, September 22 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Join us for an evening of gratitude, joy, and connection as we celebrate all the people and groups who make Federated Community a vibrant hub of life, service, and creativity.
Enjoy a BBQ, live music, games for all ages, local artists, and tables where groups can share flyers and upcoming events.
Young Adults Dinner & Game Night - Wednesday, September 24 | 6:00 PM
Another evening of good food, good games, and great people. Bring a friend!
September Flag Loop Challenge Celebration - Look out for more info next week!