PRAYground

from Guidebook 2023

VIDA HISPANA

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

This year, we invite and welcome all ages to join us in worship. We want our children to find their place in our worship space. Faith is “caught” not “taught,” so what better way for children to learn what faith is about than to be participants in our worship during the Assembly?

The PRAYground will be available in the worship space in Centennial Ballroom. This kid-friendly space is a place where children are able to hear, sing and participate in their own comfortable and safe way. There will be comfortable places to sit and quiet activities for children to interact in worship in their own ways.

Parents are welcome to bring their children of all ages to this area and sit in the chairs next to the PRAYground space. Note: General Assembly worship can be loud, so if your children are sensitive to sound, you may want to bring ear coverings.

If you are easily distracted or have a hard time hearing, we encourage you to sit on the opposite side of the worship space as this may be a better fit for you.

We are excited to invite children into worship. This invitation directly affects the way that they respond to church life, God and their relationship with Christ. Help us welcome these children and help them know that they are at home in this liturgy of praise and thanksgiving.

Thursday – 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Welcome and Call to Worship

Songs of Adoration Holy Spirit

Lauren Mills

J. Livingston

Arr. Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt

Goodness of God Arr. Jenn Johnson, Brian Johnson, Jason Ingram, Ed Cash and Ben Fielding

Opening Prayer Assembly Children and Youth

Songs of Fellowship Oh, How Good Is Christ the Lord

Halle, Halle

Puerto Rican Folk Hymn

Caribbean Folk Song

Words: George Mulrain

When We Are Living

Spanish Melody st. 1 Anonymous st.2–words by Roberto Escamilla

Sanctuary

Arr. John Thompson and Randy Scruggs

Testimony

Prayer for Peace

Music Reflection

Alabaster Box

Helen Hutsell, Soloist

Sister Norma Pimentel

Arr. Janice Sjostran

Scripture Reading

Zulma Zabala

Thursday – 7:30-9:00 p.m.

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