The
of
The Reverend Janet Hopewell B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., B.Th.
as the
Southern Synod Chaplain
&
Advocate for the Elderly
and
Associate Minister at Pagham United Reformed Church
took place at 2.30pm
on Monday 8th January 2018
at Pagham United Reformed Church
(St Ninian's)
on Monday 8th January 2018
at Pagham United Reformed Church
(St Ninian's)
Presiding Minister
The Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Moderator of Southern Synod
The Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Moderator of Southern Synod
Organist: Mr Derek Boxall
Order of Service
The Bible was brought into the Church by Elder Joe Robinson who invited the Congregation to stand as the participating Ministers entered the Church and walked up the Aisle
Welcome and Introduction
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Opening Prayer at the Beginning of the Synod Meeting
Reverend
Surrey and Sussex Synod Area Representative
Reverend
Surrey and Sussex Synod Area Representative
Call to Worship
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Hymn: 187 (Rejoice and Sing) Worship the Lord
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Reverend Kenneth Lynch
Reverend Kenneth Lynch
Statement of Purpose
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Bible Readings:
Ros Stocks, Chaplain, Methodist Homes Genesis 1:vv.1 - 5
Penny Thomas, Church Secretary, Pagham Mark 1: vv. 4 - 11
Molly Hanwell, Retired Church Secretary, Pagham Psalm: 29
Ros Stocks, Chaplain, Methodist Homes Genesis 1:vv.1 - 5
Penny Thomas, Church Secretary, Pagham Mark 1: vv. 4 - 11
Molly Hanwell, Retired Church Secretary, Pagham Psalm: 29
Sermon
Reverend Pamela Baker, Chaplain, Methodist Holmes
Reverend Pamela Baker, Chaplain, Methodist Holmes
Hymn 433 (Rejoice and Sing) O thou who camest
The Presentation, Promises,
Induction And Welcome Narrative of the Call
Reverend Kenneth Lynch outlined the steps which led to this call
Induction And Welcome Narrative of the Call
Reverend Kenneth Lynch outlined the steps which led to this call
Presentation of the Minister-Elect
Reverend Kenneth Lynch presents the Minister-Elect to the
Presiding Minister
Reverend Kenneth Lynch presents the Minister-Elect to the
Presiding Minister
Statement by the Minister-Elect
Reverend Dr Janet Hopewell
Reverend Dr Janet Hopewell
Statement concerning the Nature, Faith and Order of the
United Reformed Church
Reverend Bridget Banks
Ministries' Committee Convenor
(See Hymn Book Rejoice and Sing Number 761)
United Reformed Church
Reverend Bridget Banks
Ministries' Committee Convenor
(See Hymn Book Rejoice and Sing Number 761)
Affirmations by the Minister-Elect
The congregation stood as the Minister-Elect afirmed her faith
The congregation stood as the Minister-Elect afirmed her faith
Promises
The congregation confessed their faith and agreed to receive Janet, as from God, as a minister of the Word and Sacraments
to serve among them and lead them in worship
of the United Reformed Church.
Members of the Surrey and Sussex Area Synod welcomed Janet into membership with promises to support her ministry
The congregation confessed their faith and agreed to receive Janet, as from God, as a minister of the Word and Sacraments
to serve among them and lead them in worship
of the United Reformed Church.
Members of the Surrey and Sussex Area Synod welcomed Janet into membership with promises to support her ministry
Hymn 191(Rejoice and Sing) Songs of thankfulness and praise
Induction Prayer
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
The members of the congregation stood for the Induction Prayer
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
The members of the congregation stood for the Induction Prayer
Declaration of Induction
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith
The Welcome
The right hand of fellowship and greetings were given
The right hand of fellowship and greetings were given
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Reverend Bruce Allinson, Minister, Pagham Church URC
Reverend Bruce Allinson, Minister, Pagham Church URC
Hymn 184 (Rejoice and Sing) As with gladness
Benediction
Reverend Dr Janet Hopewell
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Reverend Dr Janet Hopewell
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