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Children’s Sunday is fast becoming a tradition in our church. On the third or fourth Sunday in October, the children of SSPC take to the chancel and lead worship. This Sunday, be prepared to see a fiery furnace with the likes of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Music about the likes of these guys and Daniel will be presented in a play form with narration. Iris Ellis and Amy Bishop lead the music and Frieda Warner directs the play.
Worship that is the same is comforting for sure, but a change from the ordinary can be refreshing and make us sit up and listen. Even in the space where we worship, the world invades and distracts us with to-do lists and worries. During this transition and before that, during Covid, we have been experiencing change as we try new and different ways to worship here. The order of things, the placement of furniture, and the words we say are all important to the tone and spirit of the service. It occurs to me, however, that the best part is being together in our sanctuary to experience those things. The Worship and Music Ministry Team is hard at work along with staff to create meaningful, inspiring worship.
On October 30, we will observe All Saints’ Sunday and Reformation Sunday. A list of those who have passed away in our church family will be read and a bell will be tolled for each.
The choir will sing “In Paradisum” from the Faure Requiem. Here is a translation of the Latin text:
May the angels lead you into paradise;
may the martyrs welcome you upon your arrival,
And lead you into the holy city of Jerusalem.
May a choir of angels welcome you,
and, with poor Lazarus of old,
May you have eternal rest.
Love & Gratitude,
Rhonda
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