A Time for Rest and Renewal:
Sabbatical Sunday
Rev. Tim Temerson & Rev. Leia Durland-Jones
Today marks Rev. Leia’s last Sunday at church before
she begins her sabbatical. We will gather in multigenerational community
for story, song, and sharing as we learn about what Rev. Leia
will be up to over the next six months.
Rev. Leia will also share her hopes for our church community
while she is away.
The choir will sing.
Following worship there will be a
celebratory party and send-off for Rev. Leia in the social hall.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude Offered by John Mayhood
Welcome Rev. Tim Temerson
John Griffith, Board Member
Call to Worship
Chalice Lighting
Hymn #360 Here We Have Gathered
Sharing about “The Ball of Red String”
Welcoming Rev. Susan Karlson, Sabbatical Minister of Faith Development
Hymn #1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place (v. 1 & 3)
Centering and Sharing Rev. Leia
Ritual of Joys and Sorrows Patty Wallens, Pastoral Care Team
Musical Meditation
Choral Anthem “I Dream a World”
Offering
Offertory
Story “The Invisible String”
Reflection Rev. Leia
Presentation of Gifts
Sabbatical Charge Rev. Tim & Pam
Closing Hymn #1064 Blue Boat Home
Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing
Postlude
