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​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
​......................