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# v - - \ w. 2006 £^ J 200th Anniversary Window [w I Dedication Service % g) MEWc/ September 24, 2006 Dedication of Stained Glass Window Swamp Evangelical Lutheran Church 275 Swamp Church Road Reinhoids, PA 1756S Announcements: Prelude: "Prelude and Fugue in C Major" - Bach "Come, Celebrate" - Starks The Handbell Choir W Hymn: LB #229 "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Prayer of the Day: (in unison) Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor and further us with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name and finally, by your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Anthem: "The Colors of Your Grace" The Dedication Choir The First Reading: Genesis 2:7 The Psalm: (Intoned) Cantor- vs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Congregation - vs. 2,4,6,8 1 1 was glad when they said to me,* "Let us^go to the house of the Lord." 2Now our feet are standing* O within your gates, Jerusalem. 3Jerusalem is built as a city* that is at unity foth itself; 4to which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord,* the assembly of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord. 5For there are the thrgnes ofjudgment,* the thrones of the house of David. 6Pray for the peace ofJerusalem:* "May they prosper who love you. 7Peace be within your,walls* and quietness within your towers. 8For mv brethren and companions' sake.* I pray for your prosperity.^ 9Because of the house of the Lord our God,* I will seek to do you good" (Ps. 122) -1- The Second Reading: Cor. 13: 4-7 I The Holy Gospel: John 20:22 Sermon: Bishop Carol S. Hendrix Artists Impression: Donna Greenwood Jane Runyeon Presentations: President of Council, Bob Christy Litany for the Dedication Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ: Today we seek God's blessing as we gather with thankfulness to dedicate this window to the glory of God. Pastor: All your works praise you, O Lord Congregation: And your faithful servants biess you The Act of Acceptance Acting for the congregation, accept the gift of I this beautiful memorial window with appreciation to all who contributed toward its purchase. We welcome the assurance that this window will enhance the worship of present and future generations of the people of this church with the beauty and grace of color and light, communicating the truths of God and the Gospel through the symbols, leading us nearer to God in understanding and in service The Act of Dedication Pastor: With gratitude to those who have contributed this window Congregation: We accept this window -Z- Pastor: To the glory of God who inspired his children to bring the beauty of the rainbow into materials where it can be more frequently appreciated. Congregation: We dedicate this gift Pastor: With devotion to our Lord Jesus Christwho has led us to know God and brought us the knowledge that in unity and in the lightwe may perform a higher service and more perfectly fulfill the will of God. Congregation: We dedicate this window Pastor: For the artists and craftsmen whose hands fashioned and placed this window, and whose skills and insights will eternally inspire those who worship here. Congregation: We give you thanks, O God. Pastor: For those who, through the centuries, carried the message ofthe Gospel through the world, in obedience to Christ's Command. Congregation: We praise your name, O God. Pastor: For the privilege which is ours, of being stewards of the Gospel, workers who have no need to be ashamed, handling aright the Word ofTruth and passing it on to generations yet unborn. Congregation: We praise your name, O God. -3- Pastor: Accept this window which we offer in thanksgiving, as the light which shines through it is transformed into still greater splendor, so may our lives show the beauty of your manifold grace. Congregation: Hear us, good Lord. Pastor: Be with us now and bless us as we dedicate this window to your glory and praise. Grant us faith to know your gracious purpose in all things, give us joy in them, and lead us to the building up of your kingdom; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Congregation: Amen Pastor: Let us bless the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God. "The Nicene Creed: page 64 The Prayers *Sharing the Peace Offering: "Celebration in C" - Keller The Handbell Choir The Offertory: page 66 *Offertory Prayer: page 67 *The Great Thanksgiving: pages 68-69 P: The Lord be with you C: And also with you P: Lift up your hearts C: We lift them to the Lord P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God C: It is right to give him thanks and praise -4- *The Lord's Prayer: page 71 *The Fraction: P/When we eat this Bread, We share the Body of Christ: when we drink this Cup, we share the Blood of Christ. C/Reveai yourselfto us, oh Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourselfto your disciples. Distribution Hymns: LBW#250, 534, 543, 559, 527 *Post Communion Canticle: WOV #801 "Thine the Amen" ^Benediction: 'Recessional Hymn: LBW#377 - "Lift High the Cross" *Postlude: "Toccata" - Victor 'Everyone is invited to join us in the social hall after the service for fellowship and refreshments. The Dedication Choir consists of Swamp Evangelical Lutheran Church Chancel Choir and members ofthe following churches who were, at one time in history, yoked with this congregation: Swamp United Church of Christ, Reinholds, Salem Lutheran Church, Ephrata; Mellinger Lutheran Church, Shoeneck and Faith United Evangelical Lutheran Church, Denver. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the members for their time, talents and participation in this service. A special thank you to Doug Kulp and the Swamp Bel! Choir for their time, talent and participation. -5- All Photographs are © 2006 James Wellman Photography

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