Chalice Order of Service 12.12.21
Chalice Admin
For Everything There is a Season
December 12th, 2021 at 10 am
Merlin Snider
“Joy & Woe are woven fine / A Clothing for the soul divine / Under every grief & pine / Runs a joy with silken twine.” So wrote the English poet, William Blake. His words call to mind the Book of Ecclesiastes: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, a time to die . . . a time to weep, and a time to laugh.” In this classic work of ancient Hebrew wisdom literature (a favorite since I was 14) the sage compels us to reflect on the impermanent nature of all things human: our books, our knowledge, our possessions, our wealth, our lifespan. And in so doing we seek a path to life that is good and happy and whole.
Join Zoom Meeting at 10:00
https://zoom.us/j/209555249?pwd=dkVSdDE1ZWh5dHBVcXo2ZHVKQUJkQT09
Meeting ID: 209 555 249
Phone: 16699009128
Password: 2020
Order of Service
December Theme- Opening to Joy
Prelude- Anthony Concepcion
Welcome and Call to Service - Tim Snowber
Chalice Lighting - Debbie Snider and Grandkids
Opening Hymn - #123 Spirit of Life
Time for All Ages - Sam Dickerson - Pandora's Gift
Offering Words - Trey Henry
Offering Music - Turn Turn Turn performed by Merlin, Debbie, and Trey Henry.
Joys and Sorrows - You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service. Those participating in person can text Tim at 805 204-6037.
Meditation - Merlin Snider
Meditation Song - Be Here Now written and performed by Merlin Snider
Sermon - To Everything There is a Season- Merlin Snider
Closing Hymn - #354 We Laugh, We Cry
Benediction - Merlin Snider
Chalice Extinguishing Words - Tim Snowber
Zoom Breakout Rooms this week
Service/Sermon discussion & newcomers
Open discussion
Social Justice discussion