Order of Service 12.29.24 10am

SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

Merlin Snider & Rick Wells

How to Be Happy All the Time

Did you smile when you read the title of today’s service? That’s a good start. Is the purpose of life to be happy all the time, anyway? Is this too many questions? How should I know? I’m just a student of life, like you. But after seven decades of watching the wheel turn I’m starting to see some patterns. And I know Maya Angelou spoke the truth when she said, “Nobody but nobody can make it out here alone.” Let’s explore together, shall we?

Introduction – Rick Wells 

Welcome – Merlin Snider 

Call to Worship – Rick Wells

Chalice Lighting – Rick Wells 

Opening Hymn – #354 “We Laugh, We Cry” verses 1, 2, and 4

Time for All AgesMerlin and Debbie Snider introduce the story,  “Say Something “ by Peter H. Reynolds.

[Video] https://youtu.be/WSpu5bbHIHY?feature=shared

Manna Collection – Merlin Snider

Announcements – Rick Wells 

Singing the Children Out – Merlin Snider 

Offering Words – Rick Wells 

Offering Music “Because” by John Lennon & Paul McCartney 

Vocals -Anthony Concepcion, Kalen Henry, Debbie Snider, Merlin Snider; Bass- Trey Henry; Harpsichord – Anthony Concepcion

Receiving the Offering – Merlin Snider 

Joys and Sorrows – If you are online you may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service or text them to: 805 603-1213. If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org

Time of Meditation – Merlin Snider 

Meditation Song – “Be Here Now”, taught by Merlin Snider 

Sermon “How to be Happy All the Time” – Merlin Snider

Closing Hymn – #146 “Soon the Day Will Arrive”

Benediction – Merlin Snider 

Extinguishing the Chalice – Rick Wells 

Closing Words – Merlin Snider 

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion

 

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