February 11, 2024
Be A Man
One of my boys recently said, "I don't think a lot of people like men." The statement was shocking and concerining to me, although not without some element of truth. The presentations of men in the dominant culture, and often the way masculinity is discussed (or not at all) leaves a confusing path for young male-identified children and youth today. What is the positive masculinity that our faith holds up and how do we make a way for our boys here and now?
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Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome: Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team
Hymn #298 Wake, Now, My Senses Misa Iwama and Steve Gibb
Chalice Lighting: Dick Muldoon, Worship Associate
Time for all Ages: Piggie and Ellie Have a Talk, Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team and friends: Elias and Chris Budin and Abby Laney on puppets
Candle Lighting: Dennis Manion and Shawn Jordan, Beacon Chaplains
Broken Hearted By Shir Yaakov Feit
Hymn #123 Spirit of Life
Testimonial: Steve Cramer and Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team
Offertory: Beautiful Boy by John Lennon
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Readings: Invictus, William Ernest Henley, Mother to Son, Langston Hughes
Sermon: Be a Man! Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner
Hymn #201 Glory, Glory Hallelujah
Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner
Postlude
Additional Beacon Staff & Volunteers who made this service possible:
Live Stream Technician: Irvine Payne
Chat Host: Pablo Vazquez
Board Greeter: Barbara Heisler
Welcome Team: 9:30 Suzanne Wagner 11:00 Michael and Stefanie Szarek