On the Way to Joy:
A Passover Inspired Service
Led by

Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s worship team:
Worship Partner:  George Johnson
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Allen Mongeau
Ushers: Ken DiPrete and Wade Bushman (Sanctuary), Sandra Norris (Smith Hall)
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host:  Lance Collins
Coffee Angels:  Board of Trustees

 

Order of Service

Gathering Music                

Welcome & Chalice Lighting     George Johnson                

Call to Worship   from the Velveteen Rabbi’s Haggadah for Pesach, Rev. Deborah Bennett

*Opening Hymn      #220 Bring Out the Festal Bread

*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

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Offertory    Jewish Vintage by Kees Schoonenbeekch

Joys and Sorrows   Allen Mongeau
To share your personal joy or sorrow with the congregation please fill out a joys and sorrows card located at the front door prior to service. A lay pastoral care team member will be available after service if you would like to speak with someone.

Prayer         

Choir  Artza Alinu, Israeli Dance Song, arr. By Earlene Rents

Reading         by Kathleen McTigue

Sermon         On the Way to Joy, Rev. Deborah Bennett

Closing Hymn    #400 Shalom Havayreem

Closing Words  Rev. Deborah

*Extinguishing the Chalice:
Carry the Flame of Peace and Love until we Meet Again (Repeat)