February 12, 2023

Gathering Music, Marilyn Clayton, piano

Opening Words, Rev. James

Special Music 1, “Morning Has Come”, Traditional Round

Chalice Lighting, Jason Secosky

Opening Hymn #298, “Wake Now My Senses” (three verses only)

Welcome, Jason Secosky

Joys and Sorrows, Rev. James

Meditative Hymn, “The Lone Wild Bird” music from William Walker’s Southern Harmony, words by H. R. McFayden

Offering, Jason Secosky

Testimonial, Mosengo Ndombe, Jr., from Shaw University’s Center for Racial and Social Justice

Offertory, “April Come She Will”, by Paul Simon, Marilyn Clayton, piano

Reading, Excerpt from “Staying Put: Making a Home in a Restless World” by Scott Russell Sanders

Special Music 2, “What a Wonderful World” by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss, Jean Marie Whaley, vocals and ukulele

Message, Finding Paradise Wherever You Are, Rev. James

Closing Hymn, #356

Closing Words, Rev. James

Postlude, “Every Time I Feel the Spirit”, African American Spiritual,
arranged by Arthur S. Loam, Warren Keyes, tenor, Marilyn Clayton, piano