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)

Presiding Minister
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

Opening Prayer at the Beginning of the Synod Meeting
Reverend
​Surrey and Sussex Synod Area Representative

Call to Worship
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith

Hymn: 187 (Rejoice and Sing)                                   Worship the Lord

Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Reverend Kenneth Lynch

Statement of Purpose
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

Sermon
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

Presentation of the Minister-Elect
Reverend Kenneth Lynch presents the Minister-Elect to the
Presiding Minister

Statement by the Minister-Elect
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) ​

Affirmations by the Minister-Elect
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

​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

Declaration of Induction
Reverend Nicola Furley-Smith

The Welcome
The right hand of fellowship and greetings were given

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Reverend Bruce Allinson, Minister, Pagham Church URC

​Hymn 184 (Rejoice and Sing)                           As with gladness

Benediction
Reverend Dr Janet Hopewell
​......................