Order of Service
January 3, 1999
The Long Road to Freedom
The Emancipation Proclamation Celebration
*indicates congregation stands if able
| Prelude | |
| Voices | Revs. Sydney Wilde and Dennis Daniel |
| Ringing of the Bell | |
| Call to Worship | Rev. Finley Campbell |
| Opening Words | Rev. Sydney Wilde |
| *Opening Hymn #119 | Once to Every Soul and Nation |
| Lighting of the Congregational Chalice | Rev. Dennis Daniel |
| Welcome & Hand of Friendship | Rev. Finley Campbell |
| Children's Moment | Rev. Beth Williams and Zarinah Ali |
| Children
may leave for classes Accompanying Song #413 (sung twice) Go now in peace, go now in peace, May the spirit of love surround you Everywhere, everywhere you may go. |
Go Now in Peace |
| Announcements | Rev. Sydney Wilde |
| Anthem | Battle Hymn of the Republic Union Honor Guard - Alan Harding |
| Reflections | Rev. Daniel Taylor |
| Meditation
and Prayer Community Naming Silent Meditation Organ Response |
Rev. Dennis Daniel A medley of spirituals |
| Offering | |
| Hymn #200 | A Mighty Fortress Is Our God |
| Sermon | O Freedom Rev. Dennis Daniel |
| *Hymn (see insert) | The Battle Hymn of the Republic |
| Closing Thoughts | Rev. Sydney Wilde |
| Choral
Response |
Deck The Hall Old Welsh Carol |
| Postlude | An elegy in remembrance of all who died or killed to make men and women free, and also for those who, misled, fought to keep them enslaved. |
During the service, nursery care is available for babies and toddlers. Please see an usher for directions to the nursery.
Theme |
Feeling at Home in the World | |
| Adventurers | Turtles & Snails: Animals with Homes on their Backs | |
Teachers: |
Ivan Lappin, Liz Butler & John Porterfield | |
Theme |
Affirming Racial Justice and Diversity | |
| Voyagers | Building a Caring Classroom | |
Teachers: |
Ann Marie Kirby & Anne Morrill-Ploum | |
| Pathfinders | Building Fairness in Our Group | |
Teachers: |
Julie Neuman, Grace & Tiade Williams | |
| Searchers | Establishing a Covenant | |
Teachers: |
Joe Cherry, Steve Ploum & Hank Henriques | |
Theme |
Coming Together as a Group | |
| Youth Group | Discussion | |
Advisors: |
Enid Norman & Andrew Shults |