“Aging Gracefully, As Best We Can!”
October 18 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary
Nobody hands us a manual for this getting-older business. One day we're steady on our feet, and the next we're asking our grandkids to explain our own phones. Join us for a lighthearted look at the joys and challenges of aging — the aches, the unexpected wisdom, and everything in between. Come laugh a little, hear stories we'll recognize, and leave knowing we're not doing this alone. RE Classes happening during the 11am service, childcare available during both services.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude -
In dir ist Freude, BWV 615 — J. S. Bach
Organist: Casey Hannan
Chalice Lighting
Life is a gift, for which we are grateful.
We gather in community to celebrate
The glories and the mysteries of this great gift.
Gathering Hymn #298 - Wake Now My Senses
Story - Elliott Barnhill
Anthem - Valediction, by David Conté
Reflection - Christine Dunn
Words of Offering
Offertory - Landslide, by Stevie Nicks - Laura Couch, alto
Doxology
From all that dwell below the skies;
Let words of love and peace arise;
Let joyful songs of praise be sung;
Through every land by every tongue. Amen.
Candles of Celebration and Concern
Prayer - Rev. John
Hymn - #1051 - We Are…
Sermon - “Aging Gracefully, As Best We Can” Rev. John O’Connor
Closing Song - #163 – For the Earth Forever Turning
Extinguishing the Flame
Postlude -
Max Reger, Op. 67, No. 48 — Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende
“Who knows how much of the journey remains?”
Organist: Casey Hannan
Flower Dedication