All Creatures Worship God Most High - ELW #835

St. Francis of Assisi (d. 1226) is commonly known for his love of animals and the natural environment. As such, on or near his feast day of October 4, we gather to celebrate God's gift of animals. In the reading from Genesis, we'll be reminded that the original design was for animals to be companions with humans. In the gospel, we'll hear about God's love and care for plants and animals as signs of God's abundant care for humankind. OFFERINGS: Visit www.paypal.me/wickerparklutheran, www.bit.ly/wplcgive, or by Venmo handle @wickerparklutheran GET CONNECTED: Get involved and get to know us by completing our Digital Connect card at www.bit.ly/connectwplc or visiting www.wickerparklutheran.org FINE PRINT: Some music, text, and images from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License No. SAS000716 Scripture readings from the New Revised Standard Version unless noted otherwise. Select hymns: Used by permission. CCLI License No. 2426088 Select hymns: Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE, License No. A-731026. All rights reserved