2013 Florida Annual Conference “Becoming Disciples of Jesus Christ”
Worship Book
WORSHIP SCHEDULE 2013 FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE “Becoming Disciples of Jesus Christ” THURSDAY, JUNE 13 1:30 p.m. Opening Worship 7:00 p.m. Service of Word and Table FRIDAY, JUNE 14 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Morning Worship Service of Remembrance Service of Retirement Service of Licensing, Commissioning and Ordination
SATURDAY, JUNE 15 10:20 a.m. Closing Worship We are privileged to welcome The Rev. Robert McMichael and Jarvis Wilson as our worship leaders for this week. Their music and callings will be a blessing to us through our event and we thank you Robert and Jarvis for sharing your gifts with us. The Rev. Robert McMichael Associate Minister/Worship Leader - Mt. Bethel UMC Marietta, Georgia Robert Henry McMichael, III, is a 5th generation Atlantan. A product of the Atlanta Public Schools, Robert is a 1999 graduate of Morehouse College, and a 2009 graduate of Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. Robert has distinguished himself as a writer, lecturer, vocalist and organist. He has served in numerous capacities in churches throughout the Atlanta area. As Organist, he has served at Mallelieu United Methodist Church, East Point, GA, (now East Point First Mallelieu UMC) and at Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church, his home church. He has served Cascade United Methodist Church as Director of the Women’s Chorus and Praise and Worship Leader. He also served at Historic Central Ministries United Methodist Church as Minister of Music, Worship and the Arts. He currently serves the Mt. Bethel/St. Phillip United Methodist Church in Marietta as Worship Leader. As a baritone soloist, Robert has been featured at many recitals and concerts. One of his proudest moments was when he was chosen to be a part of the Chorus that performed Brahms’s Nanie at the Woodruff Arts Center under the direction of the late Robert Shaw. In July of 2001 he co-chaired a delegation that traveled to the Ivory Coast of West Africa to take the Gospel message in song and to begin discussions on how the then “Methodist Church of Cote’Ivoire” and the United Methodist Church could merge. Within two years of the initial conference, the Methodist Church of Cote’Ivoire became a part of the United Methodist Church. Robert is also a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker – Cascade Realty. Robert believes that it is his calling to “Spread the Liberating Gospel of Jesus Christ through word and song.” It is this calling that has sparked Robert to begin writing his first publication, “With My Whole Heart: Worship as a Lifestyle.” Robert believes that worship should be more than a once a week event, however, it should be the lifeline upon which Christians thrive. Robert is married to the former Dina Bagby and they have three children. Robert has adopted as his life’s theme, “Love, The More Excellent Way!”
Jarvis R. Wilson Minister of Music at Israel Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta — Rev. William Smith Pastor; Director of the Madison Association Youth Choir, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir, the Blend of Men and the QLS Seniors Chorus. Jarvis R. Wilson was born in Atlanta on July 14, 1961. He is the youngest of three children born to the late Clarence and Gladys Wilson. When he was four years old, his mother noticed his aptitude and keen interest in music. He began music lessons under her tutelage and continued to perfect his gift under the guidance of Ms. Harriet Few, Mrs. Leila Alexander and Mr. James Jones. Jarvis also received training from the late Mrs. Alberta Williams King (mother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) at Ebenezer Baptist Church and also from renowned concert organist, Mr. David Stills. A true lover of gospel music, Jarvis began playing the organ in church at age 10. Accompanying his mother, Jarvis brought the spirit alive at Troy Street Baptist Church in Atlanta. At the same time, he was a student at D. H. Stanton Elementary School. The band director, Mr. James Camp, took note of Jarvis’s music abilities and recruited him for the school band, training him to play the trombone. After only three months, Jarvis mastered that instrument as well. Since then, as predestined by God, he has been glorifying and magnifying the Lord through music and song. In 1975, Jarvis was hired to play the organ at Atlanta’s Macedonia Baptist Church (Joyland). He was 14 years old and enrolled at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Jarvis helped organize a singing group at King Middle School called O.S.Y.C. (Operation, Salvation, Youth Crusade). Through their interpretations of gospel music, the group targeted young people and introduced them to Christ. The group served under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Collier. Jarvis was the pianist/organist and was elected president of the group. O.S.Y.C. traveled throughout the state of Georgia appearing on various radio and television broadcasts. From 1982 until 1997, Jarvis served in many capacities at Ben Hill United Methodist Church in Atlanta. During this period, he was director of the Male Chorus, Women’s Ensemble, Youth Choir and the Young Adult Choir. He also served as the full-time, assistant director of music and interim director of music for two years.
Worship Team Jennifer Stiles Williams, Laura Turner, Andrew Miller, Sarah Miller, Corey Jones, Shelly Denmark, Jad Denmark, Carolyn Hall Williamson, Jordan Flug, Ben Adams, Carrie Lepore
Thursday, June 13, 2013
1:30 p.m.
Opening Worship
OPENING WORSHIP OF THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE GATHERING MUSIC CALL TO WORSHIP Reverend Juana Jordan Our God who is perfect invites us to this space We who are imperfect humbly respond and rejoice. We come broken… Seeking to be made whole. We come unfinished… Seeking to be brought to Christian perfection. We recognize this time of holy conferencing as a moment in our journey of Christian service We celebrate the ministry of all believers gathered in this space and beyond. We are children of God who come to be renewed in our call. Refresh us, revive us, O God, in this time of becoming. OPENING HYMN
Rejoice, the Lord is King/Again I Say Rejoice
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1:30 p.m.
Opening Worship
OPENING PRAYER Alice Williams God of living water You brooded over the waters and brought forth your creation. Your waters flowed out of Eden to the ends of the earth, bringing life wherever they went. Your waters nurtured and brought forth the harvest to provide for your children. Your baptismal waters claimed Jesus as your son and claim each of us as sons and daughters. Cleanse and claim us anew through your living water this day That we may unite as one in you, our wellspring of becoming, and may become the disciples you desire to bear your living water to the nations; Through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen. DECLARATION OF OPENING OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCRIPTURE
Romans 12:1-2
Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.
Reverend Juana Jordan
Mark 1:9-11
Reverend Armando Rodriguez
A WORD ON “BECOMING” GOSPEL READING
CONGREGATIONAL REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. Brothers and sisters in Christ: Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are initiated into Christ’s holy Church. We are incorporated into God’s mighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and the Spirit. All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price. Through the reaffirmation of our faith we renew the covenant declared at our baptism, Acknowledge what God is doing for us, and affirm our commitment to Christ’s holy Church. RENUNCIATION OF SIN AND PROFESSION OF FAITH On behalf of the whole Church, I ask you: Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin? I Do Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves? I Do Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the Church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races? I Do According to the grace given to you, will you remain faithful members of Christ’s holy Church and serve as Christ’s representatives in the world? I Will 5 2013 Florida Annual Conference Worship Book
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Opening Worship
Let us join together in professing the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Eternal Father: When nothing existed but chaos, you swept across the dark waters and brought forth light. In the days of Noah you saved those on the ark through water. After the flood you set in the clouds a rainbow. When you saw our people as slaves in Egypt, you led them to freedom through the sea. Their children you brought through the Jordan to the land which you promised.
Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Tell of God’s mercy each day.
In the fullness of time you sent Jesus, nurtured in the water of a womb. He was baptized by John and anointed by your Spirit. He called his disciples to share in the baptism of his death and resurrection and to make disciples of all nations. Declare his works to the nations, his glory among all people. Pour out your Holy Spirit, and by this gift of water call to our remembrance the grace declared to us in our baptism. 6 2013 Florida Annual Conference Worship Book
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Opening Worship
For you have washed away our sins, and you clothe us with righteousness throughout our lives, that dying and rising with Christ we may share in his final victory. All praise to you eternal Father, through your Son Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns forever. Amen. REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH During this time you are invited to make your way to one of the stations to receive a blessing and touch the water, taking one of the tokens to remind you of your reaffirmation of the covenant of baptism and our collective journey as one people, one church, one conference in the work of becoming disciples. SONGS DURING REAFFIRMATION
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
1:30 p.m.
Opening Worship
Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Let us rejoice in the faithfulness of our covenant God.
UMH 605
Reverend Armando Rodriguez
We give thanks for all that God has already given us. As members of the body of Christ, in our congregations of The United Methodist Church, and as members of this Annual Conference, we will faithfully participate in the ministries of the Church and this Conference by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness. In our time of holy conferencing together, we will faithfully participate in intentional engagement, mutual respect, sacred listening, trusting in the Holy Spirit who has brought us together to allow our time to shape our “becoming disciples� together so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. 8 2013 Florida Annual Conference Worship Book
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Opening Worship
The God of all grace, who has called us to eternal glory in Christ, establish and strengthen us by the power of the Holy Spirit, that we may live in grace and peace. SIGNS OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION As forgiven people let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love. CLOSING HYMN
And Are We Yet Alive (verses 1, 2, 3 & 6)
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UMH 553
Thursday, June 13, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Service of Word and Table
SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE GATHERING MUSIC CALL TO WORSHIP based on Three General Rules All who hunger come... We hunger in Spirit yet far too many hunger in body... While we strive to do no harm May we also do good. So as we come and worship, feeding our spirits May we be mindful of those not present... those who still hunger May our worship attend to Your ordinances... And may we attend to All of Your Children. And in doing so May your abundance go forth.
Reverend Sharon Austin
OPENING HYMN
Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Service of Word and Table
OPENING PRAYER Reverend Sharon Austin Most merciful and gracious God, send your heavenly blessings upon this your Church, that all its members may dwell together in unity and love, and magnify your mercy, grace and love to all of your creation, to all of your beloved children. Keep far away from us all self-will and discord so that all that we do and all that we are speaks your Grace and Peace. Grant us grace to fearlessly contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and not rest until all who thirst have plenty of clean water, until all who hunger are filled, until all who are left out know your acceptance, until all who are weighed down by sin are lifted up by your never-ending Grace. May we be so bound up in love with those for whom we pray that we may feel their needs as acutely as our own, and intercede for them with sensitiveness, with understanding and with imagination. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PROCLAMATION SCRIPTURE MONOLOGUE
John 6:1-15 “He Used My Lunch!”
Isaiah Cruz
SERMON SPECIAL MUSIC
Eliantus Valmyr
Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.
“Made Me Glad”
arr. Alvin Slaughter
RESPONSE TO THE WORD INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, Who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another. CONFESSION AND PARDON God of all mercy, We confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.
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Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only in your will. Amen. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people. Glory to God! Alleluia! Amen. SIGNS OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION As forgiven people let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love. A WORD ABOUT OUR OFFERINGS OFFERING OUR GIFTS (annual conference offering and presentation of bread and cup) OFFERTORY MUSIC THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Celebrant: Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. Assisting Deacon: Reverend Katie Pestel The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Blessed are you, God of all creation, source of all mercies, fount of love beyond all measure. It is fitting and right to give you thanks and praise, and to adore you with grateful hearts and voices. For wondrously you have created heaven and earth, hovering in gracious care over all that you have made. You have formed us as your image of love in the world. Yet even more wondrously, when we distorted your image You called us back again and again, forgiving us, delivering us from captivity to sin and death, feeding, healing, reconciling, making covenant, and setting before us the way which leads to life. Therefore, with your people in all ages, in communion with the saints, and with the whole company of heaven, we join the glad song of unceasing praise:
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Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Service of Word and Table
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Holy are you, and blessed be your name, gracious God, for you gave us Jesus, who emptied himself that we might be filled, who suffered and died that we might live. He fed the hungry, healed the afflicted, and ate with sinners. He washed his disciples’ feet and gave a holy meal as a feast of his ever-present love On the night he gave himself up for us and for the world, at table with those who would desert and deny him, he took bread, gave it to his disciples, saying: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” When supper had ended, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, Gave it to his disciples, saying: “Drink from this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” Therefore, remembering Christ’s life of ministry and service, his suffering, death and resurrection, his ascending to glory and his abiding presence through the power of your Holy spirit, we come in praise and thanksgiving with these gifts of your love, as we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen Christ will come again. Pour our your Holy Spirit upon us gathered here in Christ’s name, and upon these gifts, that they may be for us his body and blood; and so feed us with his grace that, in union with Christ, we may become a living offering to you. Remember, God of all mercy, those who suffer this day from injustice or poverty, with no place to call home. Remember those who are sick, imprisoned, or troubled and those who face death with no one to comfort them. Remember, God of all children, those who are seeking to understand who they are and grow in their purpose for your Kingdom.
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7:00 p.m.
Service of Word and Table
Transform us into the image and likeness of Christ, that we may faithfully serve others in his name, and look forward to the final feast in which all shall be gathered as one at your table, and all manner of things shall be well. Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory and blessing is yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. And now, with the confidence of children of God, let us pray: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins As we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP There are stations on both the floor and in the upstairs seating area. Please exit your rows to your right to line up to receive the elements and then return to your rows entering from the left side. Gluten free wafers will be available at the stations to the extreme left of the stage and upstairs. SONGS DURING COMMUNION
There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood
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SONG DURING COMMUNION
7:00 p.m.
Service of Word and Table
The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
CLOSING PRAYER (Please read in the language of your choosing) We thank you, God, for inviting us to this table where we have known the presence of Christ and we have received all Christ’s gifts. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, And let us show forth your praise in our lives; Through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. CLOSING HYMN
I Know It Was The Blood
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Eliantus Valmyr
Friday, June 14, 2013
8:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
MORNING WORSHIP CALL TO PRAYER AND PRAISE Antony Larry Brothers and sisters, we are gathered here to proclaim a vision A vision of a world formed by God and transformed by Jesus’ love. We are disciples who are called to live in grace, sharing the good news of Christ in our words and actions. May the Holy Spirit open our hearts, eyes and ears that we may live into God’s vision for our lives, our denomination, and our world. All: Thanks be to God! Amen. OPENING HYMN
Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord
1. Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Chorus: To see You high and lifted up Open the eyes of my heart Shinin’ in the light of Your glory I want to see You Pour out Your power and love I want to see You As we sing holy, holy, holy Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Ending: Holy, holy, holy Open the eyes of my heart We cry holy, holy, holy I want to see You You are holy, holy, holy I want to see You I want to see you (Repeat) INVOCATION Almighty God, we pray for the gift of your vision. Help us to want the things that you want, to love the people you love, and to follow where you lead us. Empower us to another way of living as disciples of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. PSALM 16 ADAPTATION
“We Will Not Keep Silent”
Reverend Sol Madlambayan
We are people who must sing you, For the sake of our very lives. You are a God who must be sung by us, For the sake of your majesty and honor. And so we thank you, For lyrics that push us past our reasons, For melodies that break open our givens, For cadences that locate us home, Beyond all our safe places, For tones and tunes that open our lives beyond control And our futures beyond despair We thank you for the long parade of mothers and fathers Who have sung you deep and true; We thank you for the good company of artist, poets, musicians, cantors and instruments That sing for us and with us, toward you. We are witnesses to your mercy and splendor; We will not keep silent…ever again. Amen. 16 2013 Florida Annual Conference Worship Book
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VIDEO
8:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
Change the World
LITANY OF OUR COVENANT TO A NEW VISION
Dawn Fleming
Come Holy Spirit and abide among us Lord, you have called us to do Kingdom work in our conference. The harvest is plentiful and we are your workers. Come Holy Spirit and be alive among us We come to this work knowing we have obstacles, new challenges, daunting statistics, but a hopeful future, and a brilliant vision. Come Holy Spirit and be renewed among us We look around and see hurting communities both outside and inside the church; we know there is hunger for food both physical and spiritual. Come Holy Spirit and help us see the food we have to offer We know that for people to feel full, change must occur; in our structure, in our churches, in our habits, but most importantly in our hearts. Come Holy Spirit and prepare us for change and the work it calls us to You have said,“unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it will remain a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.� Come Holy Spirit and separate the wheat from the chaff in our hearts, and in our churches Thousands of people in our state are not connected to a faith community, numerous churches are dying. These numbers pain us, but you are calling us to continue to bear fruit. Come Holy Spirit and bring to life the fruits of the vine, filling us with abundance You have said we cannot continue to put new wine into old wineskins or the wine will be spilled Come Holy Spirit and stretch our hearts and churches to hold old and new in the paradox of growth New every morning is your love, Great God of light, and all day long you are working for good in the world. Come Holy Spirit and give us new vision for a future with hope Write it plain among us, so that a runner can see it on the wall. Begin with our hearts, our call, our eyes, and our ministries. Come Holy Spirit and stir our hearts this day Stir up in us A desire to serve you in our churches and our community A vision and the courage to follow you wherever you are leading A passionate heart to live for and with our neighbors A will to devote each day to your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SONG RESPONSE
Be Thou My Vision
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UMH 451
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8:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
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11:00 a.m.
Service of Remembrance
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE GATHERING MUSIC A CALL TO REMEMBER
Reverend George A. Buie
God of new beginnings, you wipe away all tears and call us to care for one another, give us eyes to see your gifts, hearts to embrace your creation and hands to serve you everyday of our lives. Amen. OPENING HYMN
For All the Saints
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UMH 711
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SCRIPTURE
11:00 a.m.
Service of Remembrance
Matthew 11:25-30
Reverend June Edwards
CALL TO GRIEVE Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. We bring our burdened and grieving hearts to you, God. We feel the overwhelming loss of those who have gone on to eternal rest and we search our questioning minds to understand the mysteries of life and death. These many were a precious part of our lives and we feel we have lost a part of ourselves in their passing. Give us understanding that relieves our aching hearts. Help us not only through this valley, but to walk by your side and to understand what it is to live and die in your sight. Teach us to trust your grace in life and in death as we walk together toward eternal rest in you. Amen. SPECIAL MUSIC
“Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy”
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 9:33-37
“Descending to Greatness”
arr. Dottie Rambo Reverend Phil Roughton
SERMON
HYMN
Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above
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Reverend Phil Roughton UMH 709
Friday, June 14, 2013
11:00 a.m.
Service of Remembrance
READING OF THE NAMES AS THE LIGHT GROWS BRIGHTER Reverend George A. Buie and Nell Thrift, Conference Archivist, Committee on Memoirs Candles in memory of those who have passed will be lit by Reverend Terry and Rosalie Markins. We gather to celebrate and remember those who faithfully served God and now rest in the light of God’s eternal love. Their light remains forever with us and in the countless lives that were touched by them. You are invited to stand as the name of a person who touched your life in a special way is honored. IN REMEMBRANCE OF THESE FAITHFUL SERVANTS Clergy Raymond Frederick Grossman Virgil Wesley Sexton Guldmar Jackson (Buck) Blair Luis Oscar Diaz de Arce Nicholas (Nick) Godun II Ralph Bowers Huston Michael J. Kelly (Local Pastor) Jaynie Nell Hickman Donald Ray Comer Terrell (Terrie) Taft Brown Thomas Earl Pittard Donald Mason Mackey Eddie Lee Murphy, Jr. (Local Pastor) William Gordon Mullinax James Robert Messer (Local Pastor) Lee Walter Davidson Alfonso Thomas Delaney
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Diaconal Ministers Barbara Lee (Bobbie) Hudgel Hooks
December 17, 2011
Spouses Pauline Goad Evans Doris Dollar Brackman Mildred Louise Haskins Daniel Nellie Marie Cook VanSickle Mary Anne Fortier Dorothy Lee Jones Sadie Gerald Appleton Howe Harriett Hammond Kribbs Kurtz Ruth Emily Ross Rider Mary Elizabeth Harris Hanks Jeane Russell Buell Joan Elizabeth Dalton Nina Jane Lysitt-Gibson
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Thelma Hall Tatum Lillian Vee Elkes Martell Thelma Ina Bean Riley Charnely Martha Emily Dwyer Hansen Grace Rosalie Herrmann Soka Hazel Louvenia Tripp Almand Betty Clo Alday Gibbs Sara Elizabeth (Jane) Chupp Compton Sarah Kromer Sherman
Service of Remembrance
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Reverend June Edwards O God of both the living and the dead, we praise your holy name for all your servants who have faithfully lived and died. We thank you for the sacred ties that bind us to the loved and honored people who surround us as witness to the strength of faith in you, Holy God. We pray that, encouraged by their example, strength and fellowship, we may be diligent followers, bringing your peace to all we encounter. Amen SCRIPTURE CLOSING HYMN
Revelation 21:2-7
Reverend June Edwards
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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11:00 a.m.
Service of Remembrance
BENEDICTION BISHOP
For all the saints who walked before us,
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We give thanks.
BISHOP
For all those who grieve their passing still,
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Lord, hear our prayer.
BISHOP:
To your Reign of Peace,
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Call us, Living God.
BISHOP
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, And the love of God, And the communion of the Holy Spirit Be with you all.
ALL
Amen.
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1:30 p.m.
Celebration of Retirement
CELEBRATION OF RETIREMENT CALL TO WORSHIP Trust in the Lord and do good. May the Lord give strength to the people! O taste and see that the Lord is good! God is our refuge and strength. HYMN AND PROCESSION OF BANNERS
Lift High the Cross
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Reverend Drew Dancey
UMH 159
Friday, June 14, 2013
1:30 p.m.
Celebration of Retirement
INTRODUCTION AND RECOGNITION OF CHURCH AND CLERGY ANNIVERSARIES
Nell Thrift
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. Eternal God, you hold the times and seasons, endings and beginnings in your hands. Bless these servants who now enter a new time of life. We give you thanks for tasks accomplished, for the joys and pains Woven into the fabrics of their years. Give each of them the guidance of your Holy Spirit. May days no longer filled with old obligations be free for new activities and associations. May fears and uncertainties about the future be transformed into quiet confidence. May each new day be received as a sacred trust and lived to your glory; Through Jesus Christ our savior. Amen. SPECIAL MUSIC “My Tribute”
arr. Andre Crouch
SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 Reverend Sarah Campbell CELEBRATION OF RETIREES BISHOP
Brothers and sisters in Christ, you came to us from congregations where the Spirit of the Lord was upon you; and you were charged to love, serve and pray for all the people among who you worked, caring for the young and old, strong and weak, rich and poor. These things you have done.
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We give thanks to God for the lives that have been changed through your faithful witness and service.
BISHOP
At your licensing or ordination, you received authority to read the Holy Scriptures in the church of God, to preach the Word, to celebrate the Sacraments, and to Order the life of the Church. At your commissioning, you received authority to equip the people of God, and to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. There were times that the road was rough and the way unclear, but God’s goodness and guidance has seen you through.
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We give thanks to God for the light you have shone and the seeds you have sown.
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Never think lightly of the great good that God has wrought through you. And continue to be true to your calling. This is a transition, not a finale. This is an opening to new horizons of service, not the end of the road. May God’s love and power be with you always. Let us pray together.
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God of grace, you fill your servants with vision. You empower your servants with your Spirit. We give thanks for the ministry of these women and men, and for the ways in which you have ministered to us through them as they built connections and built your Kingdom. Give them a sense of your abiding presence that they may continue to love and serve you, and ever grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. 25 2013 Florida Annual Conference Worship Book
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PRESENTATION OF RETIRING SERVANTS Readers: Drew Dancey and Sarah Campbell Reading of the names: Herb Angel Saul Espino Larry Potts Daniel Baker Georgia Gaston Philip Roughton John Beasley Richard Jenks Hardy Sandlin William Beebe Greer Jensen Brette Sanford Guido Benazet Denman Jones Richard Walker Paul Butler Barry Lane John Wannall Dan Campbell JoAnn Mann Charles Weaver Don Corbit Phil Maynard Thomas Weber Montfort Duncan Mary Beth Packard Douglas Zipperer Bruce Ebert Thomas Pfaff THE PASSING OF THE MANTLE A representative of the retiring class and a representative of the new full member class kneel. The bishop takes the mantle and places it on the shoulders of the representative of the retiring class, Denman Jones, saying: In the book of Kings we read of the Prophet Elijah’s ministry. The mantle, symbolic of submission to God, fell upon the younger prophet, Elisha, and the spirit of Elijah rested upon Elisha. The representative of the retiring class, Denman Jones, rises and places the mantle on the shoulders of Jaime Faberlle, the representative of the new full member class, saying: I transfer this mantle from our generation to the young, indicating thereby that the responsibilities and dedication of the older generation will be caught up and carried on by the young, and the spirit of today’s Elijahs will rest upon today’s Elishas. The representative of the new class rises, turns to the retiring class and says: We who come after you take up the mantle which falls upon us. May we inherit a double share of your spirit. THE CHARGE BISHOP
For everything there is a season, a time for every matter under heaven. So, too, there is a time for movement, new adventure, fields of service not yet touched. With love, we send you forth in the spirit of John Wesley: May the world be your parish.
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Celebration of Retirement
We’re Marching to Zion
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SERVICE OF LICENSING, COMMISSIONING AND ORDINATION GATHERING MUSIC PROCESSIONAL HYMN
God of Grace and God of Glory
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GREETING AND PRAYER (* Please stand, as you are able) BISHOP
The grace of Jesus Christ be with you all.
PEOPLE
And also with you.
BISHOP
We come together to praise God, to hear the Holy Word, and to seek for ourselves and others the power, presence, and direction of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray.
PEOPLE
Eternal God, by Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit you gave to your apostles many excellent gifts. Give your grace to all servants of your church, that we may with diligence and faithfulness fulfill our various ministries. Grant that we your people may follow where you lead, perfect our ministries, and live in joyful obedience to your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
RECOGNITION OF OUR ONE MINISTRY AND OUR ONE BAPTISM The bishop, standing near a baptismal font, shell, or vessel of water, begins: BISHOP
Ministry is the work of God, done by the people of God. Through baptism all Christians are made part of the priesthood of all believers, the church, Christ’s body, made visible in the world. We all share in Christ’s ministry of love and service for the redemption of the human family and the whole of creation. Therefore, in celebration of our common ministry, I call upon all God’s people gathered here:
BISHOP
Remember your baptism and be thankful.
PEOPLE
We remember our one baptism and affirm our common ministry.
PRESENTATION OF ORDINANDS The Conference Lay Leader, Russ Graves, and the Chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry, Terri Hill, present to the bishop those who are to be licensed, commissioned, recognized or ordained. The bishop stands before the Lord’s Table, facing the people. Russ Graves: On behalf of the laity of local congregations who have examined and approved these candidates, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry: and on behalf of the Board of Ordained Ministry of this annual conference which has recommended these persons, and this annual conference which has approved them. Together the layperson and the member of the Board of Ordained Ministry: We present these persons to be licensed as local pastors (local pastors stand), Raphael Alexander Camilo Cherryl Register Brian Sanderson Rodolfo Casasayas Robert Anthony Rose Jetro Jeune Aaron Michael Rousseau 29 2013 Florida Annual Conference Worship Book
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this person to be commissioned as a provisional deacon (provisional deacon stand) Elaine Chapman Thomas these persons to be commissioned as provisional elders (provisional elders stand) Jimmy Todd Bardin James Allen Divine Esther Rodriguez Daniel Lucas Bennett Ryan Franklin Frack Donald Robert Thompson, Jr. Lisa Higby Carboni Susan Michelle Hart Debbie Marie Daley-Salinger Juana Renee Jordan Ryan Wilkinsin Delaune Emily Jones Knight this person to be ordained as a deacon (deacon stand) Kathy Lynn Nolasco these persons to be ordained as elders (elders stand) Sarah Rose Campbell Andrew Patrick Dancey Jaime Abraham Faberlle Edward Allen Kellum
Nancy Rains Mayeux Audrey Blaine Warren
and these persons whose orders will be recognized (persons to be recognized stand) Danilo Quevedo
Charles Mullens Constant
After all the candidates have been presented, they remain standing, and the bishop says: BISHOP
These persons are by God’s grace to be licensed, commissioned, ordained or recognized to ministry in Christ’s Holy church. Those authorized by the Church to inquire about them have discerned that they are persons of sound learning and of Christian character, and possess the necessary signs of God’s grace, and have demonstrated a profound commitment to serve Jesus Christ. Therefore, we believe them to be duly called to serve God. We ask you, people of God, to declare your assent to the licensing, commissioning, ordination or recognition of these persons. Do you trust that they are worthy, by God’s grace, to be licensed, commissioned, ordained or recognized?
PEOPLE
We do! Thanks be to God!
BISHOP
Will you uphold them in their ministry?
PEOPLE
With God’s help, we will!
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PROCLAMATION SCRIPTURE LESSON SERMON
Ephesians 4:1-6 “What Would Wesley Do?”
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, Eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in the one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. OFFERING FOR THE WORK OF THE ONE CHURCH Tonight’s offering will support the Ministerial Education Endowment 31 2013 Florida Annual Conference Worship Book
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SPECIAL MUSIC “Total Praise� arr. Richard Smallwood LICENSING OF LOCAL PASTORS Those who are to be licensed rise and proceed to the stage during the end of the Offertory. When all are standing upon the stage, the Registrar of the Board of Ordained Ministry says: REGISTRAR Dear friends, these persons have completed the requirements for the license as a local pastor and are recommended by the Board of Ordained Ministry. We have inquired diligently concerning them and have found them to be fit for this sacred vocation. The bishop then asks the following questions of the Local Pastors to be licensed: BISHOP
Do you believe you are moved by the Holy Spirit to serve as a local pastor?
CANDIDATES
I do.
BISHOP
Will you strive to live a life in keeping with what you preach?
CANDIDATES
I will.
As the registrar of the Board of Ordained Ministry reads the names of those being licensed, the bishop presents each candidate with the license for pastoral ministry. LOCAL PASTORS Raphael Alexander Camilo Cherryl Register Brian Sanderson Rodolfo Casasayas Robert Anthony Rose Jetro Jeune Aaron Michael Rousseau The Bishop addresses the candidates: BISHOP You are hereby authorized to serve as a local pastor in the congregation to which you are appointed. Take care that you perform these duties faithfully as much as you are able, the Lord being your helper. The Bishop introduces and greets those licensed. Those who have been licensed proceed to their seats. RECOGNITION OF LOCAL PASTOR The registrar introduces the candidate for recognition. Commissioned Ministers and Local Pastors REGISTRAR I present to you Charles Mullen Constant for recognition as a local pastor. The bishop addresses him whose orders are to be recognized.
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After due examination of your call and ministry in another part of Christ’s Holy church, we now welcome you to this communion. You have given assurance of your faith and Christian experience. You have renewed the vows of your service to God and committed yourself to uphold faithfully The United Methodist Church. We rejoice that you have been called to serve among us, and pray that God may guide your ministry.
As the candidate comes forward, the bishop greets him: BISHOP
Charles Mullen Constant, we now recognize you as a licensed local pastor in The United Methodist Church.
MUSICAL INTERLUDE GENERAL EXAMINATION OF THOSE TO BE COMMISSIONED AND ORDAINED PRESENTATION The candidates for commissioning and ordination stand at their seats while the bishop stands facing them: The bishop examines all candidates for commissioning and ordination: BISHOP
My sisters and brothers in Christ, you have been called to commissioned or ordained ministry. The church now confirms your calling.
As commissioned or ordained ministers, you are to be coworkers with the laity, bishops, deacons, diaconal ministers, deaconesses, home missioners, commissioned ministers, local pastors and elders.
Remember that you are called to serve rather than to be served, to proclaim the faith of the church and no other, to look after the concerns of God above all.
So that we may know that you believe yourselves to be called by God and that you profess the Christian faith, we ask you:
Do you believe that God has called you to the life and work of ordained ministry?
CANDIDATES
I do so believe.
BISHOP
Do you believe in the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
CANDIDATES
I do so believe and confess.
BISHOP
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Will you be faithful in prayer, in the study of the Holy Scriptures, and with the help of the Holy Spirit continually rekindle the gift of God that is in you?
CANDIDATES
I will, with the help of God.
BISHOP Will you do your best to pattern your life in accordance with the teachings of Christ? CANDIDATES
I will, with the help of God.
BISHOP
Will you, in the exercise of your ministry, lead the people of God to faith in Jesus Christ, to participate in the life and work of the community, and to seek peace, justice, and freedom for all people?
CANDIDATES
I will, with the help of God.
BISHOP
Will you be loyal to The United Methodist Church, accepting its order, liturgy, doctrine, and discipline, defending it against all doctrines contrary to God’s Holy Word, and committing yourself to be accountable with those serving with you, and to the bishop and those who are appointed to supervise your ministry?
CANDIDATES
I will, with the help of God.
BISHOP
May God, who has given you the will to do these things, give you grace to perform them, that the work begun in you may be brought to perfection.
ALL Amen. Those who are to be commissioned proceed to the stage while those to be ordained take their seats. CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
Here I Am, Lord (verses 1,2)
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COMMISSIONING OF PROVISIONAL DEACONS AND ELDERS The Bishop stands to center stage. The bishop may introduce the act of commissioning, using these or similar words: BISHOP
By affirming the covenant of baptism, all members of Christ’s Holy church pledge to serve as Christ’s representatives in the world. Christ gave all of us this command: “Ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest.” We have asked, and the Lord has answered. These sisters and brothers know our Savior’s concern for God’s people, see the plentiful harvest, and are ready to respond generously to the Lord in the words of the prophet: “here I am; send me.”
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Urged on by the love of Christ and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, they now come to declare in public their desire to live out the covenant made at their baptism by binding themselves to the service of God under the supervision of the bishop and the guidance of ordained colleagues and by being appointed to share as servant leaders in the Body of Christ. Today we commission them to service as they continue to prepare for ordained ministry among us.
The bishop, facing the candidates and extending arms over all of the candidates, prays: BISHOP
God of the apostles and prophets, of the martyrs and teachers, you raise up men and women to be apostolic leaders in your church. By your Holy Spirit help these, your servants, to understand and live the mystery of your love with boldness and joy. Deepen their sense of purpose as they exercise commissioned ministry. Empower them, and those who will walk with them to guide their ministry, together with all of your people, to heal the sick, love the outcast, resist evil, preach the Word, and give themselves freely for your name’s sake.
The bishop, standing at the kneeler and laying both hands upon the shoulders of each candidate, prays: BISHOP
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon (Name). Send him/her now to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to announce the reign of God, and to equip the church for ministry, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
PEOPLE Amen. Upon rising a gift and the “The License for the Practice of Ministry of the Deacon” or “The License for Pastoral Ministry” is presented After all the candidates have been commissioned the bishop says: BISHOP
As we pray, I invite the church to extend your arms towards these persons.
Let us pray. Almighty God, may the grace of ministry rest upon these your servants and may the opportunity to serve lead them into the fullness of your calling. Clothe them with your righteousness, and grant that they may glorify you by giving themselves to others, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The Bishop introduces and greets those commissioned. BISHOP
I present to you these newly commissioned provisional deacons and elders of the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church!
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
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THE ORDINATION OF DEACONS AND ELDERS The Bishop introduces the act of ordination BISHOP
Ordination is a gift from God to the church and is exercised in covenant with the whole church and within the covenant of the order of deacons or elders. My sisters and brothers in Christ, you have been called to an ordained ministry. The church now confirms your calling through ordination.
The candidate for ordination of Deacon proceeds onto the stage. MUSICAL INTERLUDE EXAMINATION OF DEACON The bishop examines the deacon candidate: BISHOP
A deacon is called to share in Christ’s ministry of servanthood, to relate the life of the community to its service in the world, to lead others into Christian discipleship, to nurture disciples for witness and service, [Here a large Bible may be lifted by an assistant.] to lead in worship, to teach and proclaim God’s Word, to assist elders and appointed local pastors at Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, [Here a towel and basin with pitcher may be lifted by an assistant.] to interpret to the church the world’s hurts and hopes, to serve all people, particularly the poor, the sick, and the oppressed, and to lead Christ’s people in ministries of compassion and justice, liberation and reconciliation, even in the face of hardship and personal sacrifice. These are the duties of a deacon.
Do you believe that God has called you to the life and work of a deacon?
CANDIDATE I do so believe. BISHOP
Will you, for the sake of the church’s life and mission covenant to participate in the order of deacons? Will you give yourself to God through the order of deacons in order to sustain and build each other up in prayer, study, worship, and service?
CANDIDATE I will, with the help of God, and with the help of my sisters and brothers in the order of deacons. LAYING ON OF HANDS AND PRAYER FOR DEACON The Bishop calls the people to prayer using these or similar words: BISHOP
As this person is ordained by God and the church for the ministry of deacons to which we believe she has been called by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for her. We thank you, Living God, that in your great love you sent Jesus Christ to take the form of a servant, becoming obedient even to death on the cross, and now resurrected and exalted in the heavens. You have taught us, by his word and example, that whoever would be great among us must be servant of all.
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Give this servant grace to be faithful to her promises, constant in her discipleship, and always ready for works of loving service. Make her modest and humble, gentle and strong, rooted and grounded in love. Give her a share in the ministry of Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve.
Family members and friends may be invited to stand where they are for silent prayer during the laying on of hands for each ordained. The bishop lays both hands on the head of each ordained, praying: BISHOP
Almighty God, pour upon (Name) the Holy Spirit for the office and work of a deacon in Christ’s Holy church.
PEOPLE Amen. Immediately the candidate places hands on a Bible as the bishop lays hands on the hands of the candidate and says: BISHOP (Name), take authority as a deacon to proclaim the Word of God, and to lead God’s people to serve the world in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. PEOPLE Amen. BISHOP
Friends, let us pray together. As we pray, I invite the church to extend your arms towards these persons. Let us pray. Almighty God, may the grace of ministry rest upon this your servant and may the opportunity to serve lead her into the fullness of your calling. Clothe her with your righteousness, and grant that they may glorify you by giving herself to others, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
After all have been ordained the bishop says: BISHOP
I present to you the newly ordained deacon of the Florida Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church!
The newly ordained deacon proceeds to her seat as the candidates for elders proceed to the stage. MUSICAL INTERLUDE EXAMINATION OF ELDERS The bishop examines the elder candidates:
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BISHOP
An elder is called to share in the ministry of Christ and of the whole church: to preach and teach the Word of God [Here a large Bible may be lifted by an assistant.] and faithfully administer the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion; [Here a paten and chalice may be lifted.] to lead the people of God in worship and prayer; to lead persons to faith in Jesus Christ; to exercise pastoral supervision, order the life of the congregation, counsel the troubled, and declare the forgiveness of sin; to lead the people of God in obedience to Christ’s mission in the world; to seek justice, peace, and freedom for all people; and to take a responsible place in the government of the Church and in service in and to the community. These are the duties of an elder.
Do you believe that God has called you to the life and work of an elder?
CANDIDATES I do so believe. BISHOP
Will you, for the sake of the church’s life and mission, covenant to participate in the order of elders? Will you give yourself to God through the order of elders in order to sustain and build each other up in prayer, study, worship, and service?
CANDIDATES I will, with the help of God, and the help of my sisters and brothers in the order of elders. LAYING ON OF HANDS AND PRAYER FOR ELDERS The bishop, facing the ordinands, calls the people to prayer, using these or similar words: BISHOP
As these persons are ordained by God and the church for the ministry of elders to which we believe they have been called by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for them.
The bishop, with hands extended over those being ordained, prays: BISHOP
We praise you, eternal God, because you have called us to be a priestly people, offering to you acceptable worship through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Apostle and High Priest, Shepherd and Bishop of our souls. We thank you that, by dying, Christ has overcome death and, having ascended into heaven, has poured forth gifts abundantly on your people, making some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up Christ’s body, and to fulfill your gracious purpose in the world.
Give to these your servants the grace and power they need to serve you in this ministry. Make them faithful pastors, patient teachers, and wise counselors. Enable them to serve without reproach, to proclaim the gospel of salvation, to administer the sacraments of the new covenant, and to offer with all your people spiritual sacrifices acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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When the bishop lays hands on the head of the candidate, others may lay hands on the candidate’s back or shoulders. Family members and friends may be invited to stand where they are for silent prayer during the laying on of hands for each ordinand.
The bishop lays both hands on the head of each ordinand, praying: BISHOP
Almighty God, pour upon (Name) the Holy Spirit, for the office and work of an elder in Christ’s Holy church.
PEOPLE Amen. Immediately the candidate places hands on a Bible as the bishop lays hands on the hands of the candidate and says: BISHOP
Name, take authority as an elder in the Church to preach the Word of God, and to administer the Holy sacraments.
PEOPLE Amen. BISHOP
Friends, let us pray together. As we pray, I invite the church to extend your arms towards these persons. Let us pray. Almighty God, may the grace of ministry rest upon these your servants and may the opportunity to serve lead them into the fullness of your calling. Clothe them with your righteousness, and grant that they may glorify you by giving themselves to others, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
After all have been ordained the bishop says: BISHOP
I present to you these newly ordained elders of the Florida Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church!
HYMN
Here I Am, Lord (verse 3)
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RECOGNITION OF ELDERS ORDERS The bishop addresses those whose orders as elders are to be recognized. BISHOP BISHOP
I present to you Danilo Quevedo for recognition as an elder. After due examination of your call and ministry in another part of Christ’s holy church, we now welcome you to this communion. You have given assurance of your faith and Christian experience. You have renewed the vows of your ordination and committed yourself to uphold faithfully The United Methodist Church. We rejoice that you have been called to serve among us, and pray that God may guide your ministry.
As the candidate comes forward, the bishop greets him: BISHOP
Danilo Quevedo, we now recognize you as an elder in The United Methodist Church.
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MUSICAL INTERLUDE Bishop extends invitation to those being called to ministry. INVITATION TO THOSE FEELING CALLED TO LEAD THE ONE CHURCH CLOSING PRAYER OF THE ONE CHURCH BISHOP Let us pray. We thank you, gracious God, for raising up among us faithful servants. Clothe them with your righteousness, and grant that we, with them, may glorify you by giving ourselves to others. Amen. BENEDICTION BISHOP
The grace of Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all always.
NEWLY ORDAINED DEACON Go in peace to serve God and your neighbor in all you do. NEWLY ORDAINED ELDER PEOPLE
Go with the commission to make disciples of all nations. We are sent in Christ’s Name. Thanks be to God.
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Audrey Warren
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RECESSIONAL HYMN
Service of Licensing, Commissioning and Ordination
Go, Make All of Disciples
POSTLUDE
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A CLOSING SERVICE FOR THE MAKING AND FIXING OF APPOINTMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP
Chuck Weaver
In creation God pronounced humanity good, and together with all creation, very good. Shortly after creation humanity disobeyed God’s will through our sin. Humanity fell from the image in which we are created – the Image of God. Our God did not leave us fallen. God immediately set us on a path towards recovering our created image, a path of becoming. Together with Scriptural witnesses we continue our becoming. Like Joshua we become as we declare that for our houses - our individual residences, our local churches, our annual conference - we will serve The Lord. Like Ezekiel we become as we anticipate God rattling our dry bones into revitalized life. Like the woman bent double we become as Christ enables us to stand. Like Lazarus we become as Christ raises us up to return to service. Like Judas we become as we hear Jesus call us friend even though we betray and flee. Like the women at the empty tomb we become as we will run from this place, in a manner of continual becoming, as witnesses of our Jesus who gifts eternal life. Like Stephen we become as we face great risk to defend the name and ministry of our Christ. Like Lydia we become as The Lord opens our hearts and leads us in hospitality. Like Peter we become as we await our commission, “feed my lambs, care for my sheep, feed my sheep.” And as we continue becoming disciples we more heartily and humbly proclaim, “Yes Lord. You know I do. You know I will.” OPENING HYMN
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine
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A Closing Service for the Making and Fixing of Appointments
“Great God Medley”
arr. Robert McMichael
SCRIPTURE
John 21:4-19
Reverend Jennifer Stiles Williams
VIDEO
It’s Our Time
MESSAGE OFFERING
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DOXOLOGY
10:20 a.m.
A Closing Service for the Making and Fixing of Appointments
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
FIXING OF APPOINTMENTS
UMH 95
Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. and David Dodge
Introduction of New Cabinet Members Prayers for the Nine Districts (As District Superintendents kneel for prayer representing their district, members of the laity and clergy from their district are invited to stand and receiving a blessing also.)
CHARGE TO LICENSED, COMMISSIONED, CONSECRATED AND ORDAINED CLERGY BISHOP All of us are bound together by Christ’s love poured out for us and through us to the world. Clergy stand. The Bishop addresses the clergy: You are called to “a lifetime of servant leadership in specialized ministries among the people of God.” Clergy, through your ministries, will you interpret to the church where you are sent “the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world, and the promise of God for creation?” CLERGY We are bound in covenant together before God and one another. BISHOP The world cries out for justice and mercy. DEACONS, DIACONAL MINISTERS, DEACONESSES We go where we are sent to represent the connection between our worship of God and serving in God’s world. We go to the community where God is sending us. BISHOP The world needs to hear the Word of God. ELDERS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, LOCAL PASTORS We go to spread the good news in the community where we are sent, to administer the sacraments, to be servants in the church and in the world, and to lead the congregation. 46 2013 Florida Annual Conference Worship Book
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CHARGE TO THE LAITY Laity stand. The Bishop addresses the laity. “The world is our parish,” John Wesley said. You are the people of God, living and serving in God’s world. Will you receive these persons as your leaders, sent to serve Christ, support and lead the Church in ministry to all the world? LAITY We reaffirm our faith in Christ, and our commitment to serving him in our daily lives. We receive these persons as servants among us, and will support them in our shared ministries. RESPONSE DURING SPECIAL MUSIC Congregants are invited to come forward and cut away a piece of the fishnet on the cross as we commit to binding together for the work of the Kingdom. CLOSING SONG
BENEDICTION
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
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