Order of Service, August 13, 2017

Introduction

Prelude: Abraham, Martin and John by John Holler

Welcome, Announcements

Opening Words 

Lighting the Chalice Flame (in unison): We light this chalice, recognizing our connective power and accepting our responsibility to be bold and courageous. Let this light be our symbol as we encourage those within and beyond our walls.

*Hymn #153 Oh, I Woke Up this Morning

Quiet Time, Meditation/Prayer/

Candle Lighting

Responsive Reading: # 508

Offertory: Blue Boat Home by Peter Mayer

Affirmation (in unison) Love is the spirit of this congregation and service is its law. This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in love and to help one another.

*Hymn: #149 Lift Every Voice and Sing

Sermon:       Songs of Protest  Jackie Maye

*Hymn #169 We Shall Overcome

Extinguishing the Chalice Flame (in unison) We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.

Closing Words

Postlude: If I had a Hammer by Seeger-Hayes

Gratitude & Applause

*Please Rise in Body or Spirit

Hearing devices, and envelopes for cash pledges are available on the hymnal cart or ask
an usher.

This Week

Today: Social Hour 11:30am Ministers Hall

Monday-Friday: Administration Office will be open 9:30am -12:30pm.

Saturday: Film and discussion 12:30pm Ministers Hall

Sunday:  News Talk 9:15am in Ministers Hall

Gratitude

Thank you to all who contribute to our service and fellowship hour each week. This week:

·        Service Leader: Lynn Pernezny

·        Guest Performer: Jackie Maye

·        Ushers: Amy & Larry Stauber

·        Cover art: Larry Stauber 

         Fellowship hour hospitality: Margaret Robson & Bob Crowe

And to our permanent staff:

·        Barbara Hatzfeld, office administrator

·        Willie Nelson, sexton.

·        Peilin Ko, music coordinator

Announcements

Next Sunday: “But Life Seems So Hard”. Led by Bob Burns.  JAM Grant Collection

Food Items collected during the offertory are donated to the Lake Park Food Pantry,

Shoes and Toiletry Articles collected are donated to the Haitian Community.