Swamp Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200th anniversary window dedication service, September 24, 2006

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by  Swamp Evangelical Lutheran Church (Reinholds, Pa.)

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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
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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*
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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)
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The Second Reading: Cor. 13: 4-7
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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*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.
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All Photographs are © 2006 James Wellman Photography