Declaration of Installation: John
Tripp, in the name of the Lord God, and on behalf of this church, I declare you to be duly installed as pastor of this church. We shall uphold you in prayer and in the performance of your duties as a minister of the Gospel. In the name of Jesus Christ, we welcome you as pastor of the Community Church of Wilmette. May the presence of the Holy Spirit guide and uphold you and your family.
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Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." (Matt. 5:14) Each of us is a light, shining in our own special way. Each church family household has brought a candle to the table. Each is different. Each is unique. Each is special. Each has its own light to shine. And together our light is even brighter and more beautiful. God, we pray that together our light will always burn brightly and that we will be a great light in your world.
Prelude: Happy and Blessed Are They Mendelssohn Rick
Introit: "The Call" - Ralph Vaughn Williams ...Rich, solo
Call to Worship/Welcome: John
Hymn #464 Joyful, Joyful
Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Rev. Larry
Litany of Commitment: Linda
Leader: O God of Abraham and Sarah, you have led your people in the past; lead us now.
People: Grant us the courage of Ruth to leave behind the old and familiar, the courage of Noah to risk laughter and scorn, the hope of Jeremiah to invest in the future, and the unselfishness of Esther to take risks on behalf of others.
Leader: O God of Moses and Miriam, you delivered your people and led them through the wilderness, giving them food, protection, and guidance.
People: In the words of Miriam, we praise you: "I will sing to God, who has triumphed gloriously!"
Leader: O God of Deborah and Gideon, you have given us leaders to bring us back when we wander from you, and deliverers to lead us against oppression.
People: Give us leaders and deliverers, and grant us wisdom to follow them.
Leader: From the words of your prophets we have learned justice and mercy.
People: Help us to say with Isaiah, "Here I am, Send Me."
Leader: O God of James and John and Mary Magdalene, you have called us to follow Jesus.
People: Teach us how to work together in mutual responsibility, side-by-side, neither lagging behind nor shoving to the front.
Leader: O God of Paul, Priscilla and Aquila, who risked their lives for the sake of spreading your word, fill us with enthusiasm for your church.
People: Use us in the building up of the church, in the joining together of its various congregations, and in its ministry to the whole world.
Leader: I God of our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself in love for the whole world, teach us so to love.
People: Grant us the Spirit of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve.
All: Amen.
Scripture
Joshua 1:7-9 Kara
"Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may be successful wherever you go. This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful. I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Psalm 133 John
How very good and pleasant it is
when kindred live together in unity!
It is like the precious oil on the head,
running down upon the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down over the collar of his robes.
It is like the dew of Hermon,
which falls on the mountains of Zion.
For there the Lord ordained his blessing,
life for evermore.
2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Molly
Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God's word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake. For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
Sermon: "Stir What Ya Got." Rev. Carol
Hymn: #525 Here I Am, Lord
Covenant
Presentation of the New Pastor John
Charge to the Pastor: Rev. Dr. Larry
Charge to the Congregation: Rev. Douglas
Installation Prayer: Rev. Douglas Harris
laying on hands
Declaration of Installation: John
Tripp, in the name of the Lord God, and on behalf of this church, I declare you to be duly installed as pastor of this church. We shall uphold you in prayer and in the performance of your duties as a minister of the Gospel. In the name of Jesus Christ, we welcome you as pastor of the Community Church of Wilmette. May the presence of the Holy Spirit guide and uphold you and your family.
Anthem: If Ye Love Me Thomas Tallis Choir
Words of Welcome
American Baptist Churches, Metro-Chicago: Rev. Dr. Larry
Wilmette Interfaith Religious Leaders Association: Rev. Sarah
Community Church of Wilmette: Jan
Pastor's Response: Rev. Tripp Hudgins
Hymn #420 God of Grace
Choral Benediction: Choir
Benediction: Rev. Tripp Hudgins
Postlude: "Little" fugue in G, Bach Rick