August 20, 2023
On Wealth
Henry David Thoreau once said, "Wealth is the ability to fully experience life." How does our relationship with money affect our ability to experience the richness of life?
Order of Service
Prelude (Online): “Come, Come Whoever You Are,” Music: Lynn Adair Ungar; Words: Rumi; Strings Arr. Truman Harris; Unfolding- Sarah Jebian and Laura Weiss
Welcome: Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team
Chalice Lighting: Dick Muldoon, Worship Associate
Opening Hymn: “The Tide is Rising” and #389 Gathered Here
Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry on piano
Sarah Griffiths and Tami Petty, guest vocalists
The Fisherman’s Parable
Candle Lighting: Kit Stinson, Chaplain with Hide and Seek, by Howard Jones
Music: #34 Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire
Testimonial: Carol Satchell, Member & Virtual Usher
Offertory Music: Home Will Find You (by Sandi Patty)
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Make a check payable to Beacon. Mail to 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901.
Thank you for your generosity.
Poem: Blues by Elizabeth Alexander
Sermon: “On Wealth” emilie boggis, Lead Ministry Team
Closing Song: #126 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Ritual of Blessing: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner & Dr. Tuli Patel
Postlude
Other Beacon Staff & Volunteers who made this service possible:
Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco
Audio Technician: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner (because they teach you audio skills in seminary… If you’d like to join our audio team, a paid position!, reach out to robin@summitbeacon.org)
Board Greeter: Alejandro Polo
Welcome Team: Suzanne Wagner & Hilary Polk
Virtual Usher: Carol Satchell