Order of Service
January 10, 1999
What Do We Tell Our Children (and ourselves)?

*indicates congregation stands if able

ENTERING
Prelude
Ringing of the Bell
Call to Worship Come, Behold
Opening Words
   We come to this time and this place...
   To renew our faith...
   To rekindle the flame of memory and hope; and
   To reclaim the vision of an earth made fair,
   with all her people one.		 Adapted from the words of David Pohl
*Opening Hymn #39 Bring O Morn, Thy Music
Chalice Lighting and Responsive Reading

As we light our chalice,
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR THE LIGHT OF TRUTH THAT WE SEEK TOGETHER.
In mutual regard and respect for our diverse understandings,
MAY WE HONOR THE LIGHT IN EVERY PERSON.
JOINING
Welcome & Hand of Friendship Viola Stark
Religious Education Moment Rev. Beth Williams

Children may leave for classes
     Accompanying Song #374 (sung twice)
        Since what we choose is what we are,
        and what we love we yet shall be,
        The goal shall ever shine afar -
        the will to win it, makes us free.
(Sung to tune #371, Old Hundredth)
Offering - Hymn #123
Choir: First Time; Everybody: Second Time		 Spirit of Life
Carolyn McDade
VENTURING - Inward
Confession words by Vivian Pomeroy & Von Ogden Vogt
*Hymn #113 Where is Our Holy Church
Meditation
     Community Naming
     Silent Meditation
     Organ Response

Amen
VENTURING - Outward
Sermon What Do We Tell Our Children (and ourselves)?
Rev. Sydney Wilde
Anthem Let the Punishment Fit the Crime
RETURNING
Congregational Response - brief discussion
*Hymn #120 Turn Back
Announcements
Closing Words Adapted from Mark Mosher De Wolfe
     With what benediction shall I leave you?
     May you live at peace with your world and at peace with yourself.
     And may the love of truth guide you in your every day.
Postlude

During the service, nursery care is available for babies and toddlers. Please see an usher for directions to the nursery.

TODAY IN RE

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

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