Rev. Jesse Larson extends Father's Day greetings and reads aloud from the Bible about "gifts from God" in 1 Corinthians 12: 4-13.
In his message he talks about a personality test in which our various human traits are described in terms of colors: blue, yellow, green and orange. He says, "The more we understand about one another, the more we value one another's gifts and perspectives." Jesus and the Apostle Paul—who made a practice of loving everyone regardless of background—urged people to reorient themselves toward the spirit of love and grace.
You will see on display a striking painting by Rev. Jesse's friend Ivy, who created it as a visual representation of diversity.
Pianist Natalya enriches the service with her renditions of several hymns. Here is a partial listing:
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
This Is My Father's World
Here is the personality test to print out and score at home.
