This Great Gift of Ours - an outdoor Youth-led Service
May 3 · 10:30 AM · Town Green
This morning’s worship will be planned and led by members of our Youth Group and will be happening on the town green! We invite you to come and support them and their leadership. Worship will be multigenerational and children are invited to stay. Childcare for those age 6 and younger will be provided.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Alexandra and Olivia
Prelude - Forever Young, by Bob Dylan
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.
Opening Words - Lee Sisson
Gathering Hymn - This Little Light of Mine
Story - Ben/Hazel
Anthem - Blowing in the Wind, by Bob Dylan
Senior Reflection - Lila
Words of Offering - Alexandra and Olivia
Offertory - Bridge Over Troubled Water, by Paul Simon
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.
Senior Reflection - Ben/Hazel
Candles - Alexandra and Olivia
Prayer - Cecily
Hymn - Stand By Me, by Ben E. King
Sermon or Homily - Harry Sasser
Bridging Ceremony — Rev Martha Durkee-Neuman
Closing Hymn- The Fire of Commitment
Extinguishing the Flame - Lucas
Postlude - In My Life, by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Flower Dedication