Order of Service
January 31, 1999
Giving These Stones Life
*indicates congregation stands if able
| ENTERING | |
| Prelude | |
| Ringing of the Bell | |
| Call to Worship | Introit #300 Minister and choir |
| Chalice Lighting | |
| *Opening Hymn #1 | May Nothing Evil Cross This Door |
| JOINING | |
| Welcome & Hand of Friendship | |
| Children's Story | |
Children may leave for classes |
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| VENTURING - Inward | |
| Invocation | |
| Anthem | Dona Nobis Pacem arr. Hal Hopson |
| Reflection: Minister's Prayer Community Naming Time of Silent Reflection Organ Response |
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| *Hymn #23 | Bring Many Names |
| VENTURING - Outward | |
| Sermon | Giving These Stones Life Part One - The Stones |
| *Hymn #352 | Find a Stillnes |
| Sermon | Giving These Stones Life Part Two - The People |
| *Hymn #83 | Winds Be Still |
| RETURNING | |
| Offering Offertory |
Amazing Grace Pachelbel's Canon: A Quodlibet arr. Jean Shafferman |
| Announcements | |
| Closing Thought | Circle of Community |
| Recessional | |
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 | Learning About Racism | |
Teachers: |
Ann Marie Kirby & Anne Morrill-Ploum | |
| Pathfinders | Personal Experiences of Prejudice | |
Teachers: |
Julie Neuman, Grace Williams | |
| Searchers | Institutional Racism | |
Teachers: |
Joe Cherry, Steve Ploum & Hank Henriques | |
Theme |
Coming Together as a Group | |
| Youth Group | Discussion on Relationship Values | |
Advisors: |
Enid Norman & Andrew Shults |