Confirmation Service
Service of Confirmation: Companions on the Journey
Prelude
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Gathering Hymn: “As We Gather”
OR “Gather Your Children” stanzas 1, 2, and 3
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NS 3
SP 3 |
Welcome
Call to Worship
You are given the Spirit of Christ. It shall enlighten your mind and
fill your soul with joy. Put your trust in that Spirit that encourages
you to do good things, to act justly, to walk humbly, to judge
righteously¾ for this is the Spirit of
Christ.
—Doctrine and Covenants 10:6, 7 adapted
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Prayer of Invocation: “Come, Holy Spirit, Come”
Sing three times, ending with “Amen.”
OR “May Thy Presence Be Ours”
Add an “Amen.”
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NS 6
HS 102 |
Focus Moment: Reminiscences of Baptism(s)
Share a video of the candidate(s) baptism or have the ushers hand out
pieces of paper and crayons as people enter the sanctuary. Ask the
congregation to write a message or draw a picture for the person(s)
being confirmed and clip the papers to a clothesline with colorful pins.
The papers can be collected and given to the newly confirmed member by
the presider during the singing of the final hymn.
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Congregational Hymn: “O God, to Us Be Present Here”
OR “Behold Thy Sons and Daughters, Lord”
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HS 358
HS 361 |
Disciples’ Generous Response
Scripture: Luke 6:38
Reflection
This is more than a command. It is an invitation to abundant
living. May we
renew our commitment to be generous disciples.
Blessing and Offering of Mission Tithes
Confirmation Remarks
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Music Ministry: Lay Your Hands”
Solo accompanied by flute, recorder, or piano
OR “Touch Me, Lord, with Thy Spirit Eternal”
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NS 27
HS 409 |
Sacrament of Confirmation
Congregational Responsive Reading
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Leader:
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We give thanks for this special day. We remember
not only the growth of ________________ but also how important
each of us is to the other.
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All:
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We are deeply thankful for the gifts of one another.
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Leader:
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We are deeply thankful for the present moment and
for all the memories of our shared life together. We look forward in
hope to the future.
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All:
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Let us be loving in the midst of change.
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Leader:
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We give thanks for the church family. This is
where ________________ and all others can find acceptance for
themselves as they are.
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All:
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Let grace abound in this community.
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Leader:
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We give thanks for being able to care for one another. |
All:
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We give thanks for times of play and fun together.
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Leader:
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We give thanks for work and study and for sharing in
worship. |
All:
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We give thanks for all the things that are a part of being
the church.
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Leader:
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Let our life together include and strengthen
__________________. Let ____________’s life enrich ours.
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All:
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Beloved, let us love one another for love is of God.
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*Congregational Hymn: “Companions on the Journey”
OR “O Jesus, I Have Promised”
*Benediction
*Response
*Postlude
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NS 7
HS 463 |
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