Order of Service 4-16-2023
“History, Retold”
Led by Rev. DL Helfer
Worship Partner: George Johnson
Usher: Jan Searles
Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Meg Carroll
Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter
Chimes
Welcome and Announcements
Chalice Lighting by Reverend Julianne Lepp
Prelude Petit Matin by Claude Clement
Opening Words by Rev. Gretchen Haley
Opening Hymn #34, Though I May Speak With Bravest Fire
Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another
Time for All Ages “The Elephant”
Joys and Sorrows
Piano Interlude Laudate Dominum by W.A. Mozart
Prayer
Sung Response #131 Love Will Guide Us
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Offertory Cora Song by M.Miladin
Reading by Poet David Whyte
Reflection Jim Alexander
Sermon
Closing Hymn #298 Wake Now My Senses
Closing Words by Rev. Jude Geiger
Carry the Flame