“How Are You?” and Other Tough Questions When You’re In Grief
David Wood & Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn
What do we say to the simple question “How are you?” after we suffer the loss of a loved one? Do we avoid the question? Do we give a straight answer? Does it depend on who is asking? Today’s service will be about coping with loss, and answering hard questions about how we are that test our courage.
Order of Service:
January Theme- Living With Intention
Prelude- Anthony Concepcion
Call to Worship- Reverend Nica
Welcome- Samantha Dickerson
Chalice Lighting- Danielle and Weston DuBois
Opening Hymn –#108 “My Life Flows On”
Time for All Ages – Sam Dickerson sharing the book ” One Wave at a Time ” written by Holly Thompson
Offering Words – David Wood
Offering Music – “Prayer” words by Dana Gioia, composition by Morten Lauridsen, performed by the Wartburg Choir with Morten Lauridsen on piano
Joys and Sorrows – You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service.
Time of Meditation- Reverend Nica
Meditation Song –#1002 “Comfort Me”
Sermon – “How Are You?” – David Wood
Closing Hymn – #1015 “I Know I Can”
Benediction – Reverend Nica
Announcements – Sam Dickerson
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion