Service for the Ordination of
Rev. Neema Cyrus-Franklin
As Teaching Elder, Presbyterian Church (USA)
Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
6323 W. 80th Street
Los Angeles, California 90045
PDF of Ordination Service Worship Bulletin
***click white text below for notes from Neema about the service***
GATHERING
PRELUDE |
“Lord Prepare Me” |
[wd_hustle id=’jazz-4-the-soul-ensemble’ type=’popup’]Jazz 4 the Soul Ensemble[/wd_hustle] |
WELCOME | [wd_hustle id=’rev.-sue-fisher’ type=’popup’]Rev. Sue Fisher[/wd_hustle] Covenant Presbyterian Church |
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CALL TO WORSHIP |
Rev. Shin-Hwa Park |
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Proclaim with me the greatness of our God. Let us exalt God’s name together. Come, let us sing to God; Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation |
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OPENING PRAYER |
Rev. Calvin Moore |
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[wd_hustle id=’hymn-of-praise:-how-great-thou-art’ type=’popup’]HYMN OF PRAISE[/wd_hustle] |
[wd_hustle id=’hymn-of-praise:-how-great-thou-art’ type=’popup’]”How Great Thou Art”[/wd_hustle] |
Presbyterian Hymnal #467 |
[wd_hustle id=’acknowledgement-of-the-ancestors’ type=’popup’]ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ANCESTORS[/wd_hustle] |
Rev. Carlton Rhoden Pastor Victor Cyrus-Franklin |
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION | Elder Sandra Tufts Westminster Presbyterian Church |
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ASSURANCE OF PARDON | Elder Damon Green Knox Presbyterian Church |
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[wd_hustle id=’ministry-of-music:-god-has-smiled-on-me’ type=’popup’]MINISTRY OF MUSIC[/wd_hustle] |
[wd_hustle id=’ministry-of-music:-god-has-smiled-on-me’ type=’popup’]God Has Smiled on Me[/wd_hustle] |
[wd_hustle id=’jazz-4-the-soul-ensemble’ type=’popup’]Jazz 4 the Soul Ensemble[/wd_hustle] |
THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION |
Rev. Heidi Worthen Gamble |
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[wd_hustle id=’scripture:-micah-6:6-8′ type=’popup’]HEBREW BIBLE READING[/wd_hustle] | [wd_hustle id=’scripture:-micah-6:6-8′ type=’popup’]Micah 6:6-8[/wd_hustle] |
Rev. Heidi Worthen Gamble |
[wd_hustle id=’scripture:-john-1:19-29′ type=’popup’]NEW TESTAMENT READING[/wd_hustle] | [wd_hustle id=’scripture:-john-1:19-29′ type=’popup’]John 1:19-29[/wd_hustle] |
Elder Tresvan Lawson |
[wd_hustle id=’anthem:-my-tribute-(to-god-be-the-glory)’ type=’popup’]ANTHEM[/wd_hustle] |
[wd_hustle id=’anthem:-my-tribute-(to-god-be-the-glory)’ type=’popup’]My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)[/wd_hustle] |
[wd_hustle id=’jazz-4-the-soul-ensemble’ type=’popup’]Jazz 4 the Soul Ensemble[/wd_hustle] |
SERMON |
Rev. Erika Rembert |
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH |
“The Brief Statement of Faith,” PC(USA) |
Elder Tyona Rensen |
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, We trust in God the Holy Spirit, The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, The same Spirit In a broken and fearful world In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, With believers in every time and place, Glory to the Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. Amen. |
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CALL TO OFFERING |
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Rev. Dr. Harold E. Kidd |
OFFERING |
“Walk With Me, Lord” |
[wd_hustle id=’jazz-4-the-soul-ensemble’ type=’popup’]Jazz 4 the Soul Ensemble[/wd_hustle] |
SERVICE OF ORDINATION TO
THE MINISTRY OF WORD & SACRAMENT
STATEMENT ON ORDINATION |
Rev. Sue Fisher |
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THE CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS | Rev. Sue Fisher | ||
ORDINATION PRAYER WITH LAYING ON OF HANDS |
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DECLARATION OF ORDINATION | Rev. Sue Fisher | ||
[wd_hustle id=’charge-to-the-newly-ordained’ type=’popup’]CHARGE TO THE NEWLY ORDAINED[/wd_hustle] | [wd_hustle id=’charge-to-the-newly-ordained’ type=’popup’]From the Elders From the Community From the Family[/wd_hustle] |
Rev. Dr. Leon Fanniel |
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PRESENTATION OF SYMBOLS OF MINISTRY | Rev. Timm Cyrus & Elder Margaret Cyrus |
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CHARGE TO THE PRESBYTERY | Rev. Chineta Goodjoin New Hope Presbyterian Church |
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HYMN |
“Let the Church Say Amen” |
[wd_hustle id=’jazz-4-the-soul-ensemble’ type=’popup’]Jazz 4 the Soul Ensemble[/wd_hustle] |
SENDING
BENEDICTION |
The Reverend Neema Cyrus-Franklin |
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CLOSING HYMN |
“Every Praise” |
Jazz Ensemble |
Clergy Commissioners
- Rev. Sue Fisher, Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church
- Rev. Dr. Harold E. Kidd, First Presbyterian Church of Inglewood
- Rev. Heidi Worthen Gamble, Mission Catalyst, Presbytery of the Pacific
- Rev. Shin-Hwa Park, Member At-Large, Presbytery of the Pacific
Elder Commissioners
- Tresvan Lawson, Ruling Elder, Angeles Mesa Presbyterian Church
- Damon Green, Ruling Elder, Knox Presbyterian Church
- Sandra Tufts, Ruling Elder, Westminster Presbyterian Church
The Music
- The Jazz 4 the Soul Ensemble: Terry Williams, Sax/Guitar, David Balfour, Keyboards, Robert Johnson, Jr, Bass, Ricardo “Ricky” Mowatt, Drums/Percussion
- Ashley Lawson, cantor, Angeles Mesa Presbyterian Church
Worship Notes
The offering tonight will be given to the Presbytery of the Pacific’s Presbytery Fund, which supports the special needs of Inquirers and Candidates preparing for ministry.
Rev. Neema Cyrus-Franklin was installed to the office of Stated Clerk for the Presbytery of the Pacific at its Stated Meeting on July 28, 2018.