A Service of Healing
A Service of Healing
Worship Setting
Place chair(s) draped with cozy, comforting-looking quilt(s) around the
room to be used for administration. The number of chairs used depends on the
size and needs of the congregation. Have a bouquet of wildflowers at the
front of the sanctuary. This service provides a setting for the congregation
to participate in the sacrament of administration.
We Gather in His Name
Prelude
Welcome
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Congregational Hymn: How Shall We Come Before You Now"
OR "Lord, We Come Before Thee Now"
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HS
106
HS 10 |
Call to Worship
I lift my eyes to the mountains—
from where will my help come?
My help comes from Our God,
who made heaven and earth!
Our God won’t let our footsteps slip:
our Guardian never sleeps.
The Guardian of Israel
will never slumber, never sleep!
Our God is our Guardian,
Our God is our shade:
with God by our side,
the sun cannot overpower us by day,
nor the moon at night.
Our God guards us from harm,
guards our lives.
Our God guards our leaving and our coming back,
now and forever.
—Psalm 121 The Inclusive Psalms
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Ministry of Music: "On Eagle’s Wings"
This could be sung as a solo or a recording could be played.
OR Hymn: "I Know Not What the Future Hath"
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NS 41
HS 126 |
*Prayer of Invocation
*Response
We Bring Our Burdens
Congregational Response
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Leader:
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Come unto me, those who are weary and burdened and I will give
you rest.
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Congregation:
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We gather in this sacred moment to worship the One
who gave us life. We come humbly, seeking your blessing.
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Leader:
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Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.
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Congregation:
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Bless us as we open our hearts and minds to receive the
healing and renewal of your Spirit.
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Leader:
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I am gentle and humble in heart; my yoke is easy and my burden is
light . . . you will find rest for your souls.
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—Matthew 11:28–29 NIV® adapted
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Song: "As the Deer" sing twice with interlude between.
OR "’Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer"
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NS
2
HS 83 |
We Lift Our Community in Faith
Focus Thoughts
Explain the sacrament of administration and perhaps, in general terms,
the nature of the needs of the people desiring administration.
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Hymn of Preparation: "Come, Holy Spirit, Come"
Sing this song three times and then hum the tune a fourth time
through.
OR "Draw Thou My Soul, O Christ"
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NS 6
HS 168 |
During the last stanza of the hymn, pair(s) of elders move to the chair(s).
At the conclusion of the song, those desiring administration move to an
available chair. The elders wrap the quilt around the shoulders of the
person requesting administration prior to anointing.
The Sacrament of Administration
Depending on the number of chairs and people expressing a desire for
administration, these prayers could be offered one at a time or
concurrently.
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Congregational Hymn: "God of Grace and God of Laughter"
OR "Children of the Heavenly Father"
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SP
10
HS 156 |
Pastoral Prayer
We Go Forth in Faith
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*Closing Hymn: "Seek Ye First"
OR "My Life Flows On in Endless Song"
*Sending Forth:
Read the words of stanza 4, "Go, My Children" SP 44
*Response
*Postlude
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NS 44
HS 157 |
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