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The Power of Words
February 4, 2024, Worship Service
new.firstparishinbrookline.org/
382 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-1933
*Hearing assistance devices are available to the congregation*
Gathering Bell
Introit Come into this Place of Peace, Chancel Choir
Clif Hardin; arr. Keith Kirchoff, Music Director
Come into this place of peace and let its silence heal your spirit.
Come into this place of memory and let its history warm your soul.
Come into this place of prophecy and power
And let its vision change your heart.
Words of Welcome Brad Reich, Board Member
Call to Worship Words of Rosa Parks Rev. Joe Cherry, Senior Minister
Opening Hymn When Our Heart is in a Holy Place (Teal Hymnal #1008; v. 1 & 3)
Unison Chalice Lighting
Nos entregamos y nos comprometemos a caminar juntos como
congregación, prometiendo con mucha fe cuidarnos mutuamente
y deleitarnos en el amor que permanecerá entre nosotros.
We give ourselves one unto another, covenanting to walk together.
as a congregation, promising faithfully to watch over one another,
and to delight for love to abide in our midst. 1717 Covenant (adapted)
Time for all Ages Jayleigh Lewis, Director of
Family and Community Ministries
Go Out and Love the World
Go out and love the world!
Vá e ame o mundo!
¡Vayan a amar al mundo!
Ale e renmen tout moun! (2x)
Anthem Holy, Holy, Holy (Franz Schubert) Chancel Choir
Reading “A single word can brighten the face” by Yunus Emre Jayleigh
Offering Words
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Offertory Love Overflowing (lyrics by Jan Elicker, Chancel Choir
Music by Clif Hardin, arr. Keith Kirchoff) Blessing of the Gifts
Sermon
Closing Hymn Lady of the Season’s Laughter (Gray Hymnal #51)
Extinguishing The Chalice
Unison Affirmation
Apagamos esta llama pero no la luz de la verdad,
Ni el calor de la comunidad ni el fuego del compromiso.
Estos los llevamos con nosotros y los ofrecemos para bendecir al mundo.
We extinguish this flame and not the light of truth,
The warmth of community or the fire of commitment.
These we carry with us and offer as gifts onto the world.
Benediction