OOS 1-24-21

OOS for 1-24-21
10:00 AM
Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras and Rev. Pam Barz

Thank you to our Worship Partner Al Jeffries

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting by Rev. Scott Taylor

Prelude: Hope by M. A. Labolida played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Opening Words by Marianne Hachten Cotter

Opening Hymn: #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are

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.

Joys and Sorrows: Old Time Spiritual Medley by K. Shaw, J. Benson Jr, W. Pitts, G. Minor, J. Pate played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Prayer by Daniel Kanter (adapted)

Song in Response: Spirt of Life by Carolyn McDade and sung by the Orange County Unitarian Universalist Choir

Offering: Here at Westminster, we share our offering every month with a different organization that shares our values or our mission. Our January Share the Plate is the Providence Rescue Mission provides a safe place to spend the night.  It is open all year, to provide emergency overnight accommodations for an average of 70 homeless men and 30 homeless women. Guests have the ability to take a hot shower, access toiletries and hygiene products, sleep in a clean bed, and have breakfast in the morning. Approximately 38,325 individuals receive access to safe shelter annually at the Providence Rescue Mission.  To donate www.westminsteruu.org/donate

Offertory: Prelude by A. Pozilek played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Sermon by Rev. Pam Barz

Closing Hymn: Now Let Us Sing performed by Paul and Susan Thompson

Closing Words

Carry the Flame: WUC Choir