St. James Episcopal Church- Parkton

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The Vestry presents the welcome sign:

We present to you this welcome sign to be set apart for the service of Christ’s holy Church.

1. All things come from you, O Lord;
2. And from your own gifts do we give to you.
3. Prosper the work of our hands;
4. Prosper our handiwork.
5. Show your servants your works;
6. And your splendor to their children.

 

Let us pray.

Almighty God, we thank you that you have put it into the hearts of your people to make offerings for your service, and have been pleased to accept their gifts. Be with us now and bless us as we set apart this welcome sign to your praise and glory and in memory of Helen Kathy Waugh; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Antiphon

I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

 

1. Oh, the majesty and magnificence of God’s presence!
2. Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!

 

Let us pray. (Silence)

O God, whose blessed Son has sanctified and transfigured the use of material things: Receive this welcome sign which we offer, and grant that it may proclaim your love, benefit your Church, and minister grace and joy to those who see it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Almighty God, we remember before you today your faithful servant Helen Kathy Waugh; and we pray that, having opened to her the gates of larger life, you will receive her more and more into your joyful service, that, with all who have faithfully served you in the past, she may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.