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Scout Sabbath
The New Utrecht
Reformed Church is very proud of our troops and packs and we are deeply
grateful to Scout Master Bob Buonvino and all the assistant Scout
Masters, Pack Leaders, Assistant Leaders, Den Mothers, committee
members, all of the Scouters---past and present, living and
deceased---the men and women who give of their weekends, year in and
year out, to raise up children of a greater human community, respnsible
citizens of the world. Thank you for sharing the love of your children
with us. We admire your work. Thank you!!!
Today's service is dedicated to the memory of all departed Scouts and
Scouters who served Troop/Pack 20 at New Utrecht Church. The scouts
invite us as their guests for a reception at the conclusion of service.
The flowers today are given by Boy
Scout Troop 20 & Cub
Scout Pack 20, BSA in memory of our deceased members and the
Reverend Martin Paul Luther.
We
invite you to maintain a spirit of silence as the prelude begins our
service.
OUR
APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Be Exalted, O God" B. Chambers
Welcome
The Presentation of the Colors
The Pledge of Allegiance
Hymn "America the Beautiful"
Call
to Worship -
God of the sunlight, God of the sea,
GOD OF THE TWILIGHT, GOD OF THE TREE.
God of the midnight, God of the day,
GOD OF THE STARLIGHT, TEACH ME TO PRAY.
Let
us be before our God in
silence.
Opening Prayer - A Celtic Prayer
O TREE OF LIFE, THE BLOSSOMS ON THE
BRANCHES ARE YOUR PEOPLE.
THE SINGING BIRDS ARE YOUR ANGELS,
THE WHISPERING BREEZE IS YOUR
SPIRIT.
O TREE OF LIFE, MAY THE BLOSSOMS
BRING FORTH THE SWEETEST FRUIT,
MAY THE BIRDS SING OUT THE HIGHEST
PRAISE
MAY YOUR SPIRIT COVER ALL WITH
GENTLE BREATH. AMEN.
Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
A Word of
Assurance: Psalm
103:2-5a
The
Summary of God's
Law (Mk 12:29b-31)
This is the
first commandment:
HEAR O
ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the
second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE
YOUR NEIGHBOR AS
YOURSELF.
There
is no greater commandment
than these.
Anthem "Battle
Hymn of the Republic" Julia Ward Howe
THE WORD OF
GOD
*Responsive
Reading: "The Scout Law Prayer"
Our God makes us trustworthy for there are those who place their trust
in us.
MAKE US LOYAL, FOR THROUGH LOYALTY WE
REACH OUR HIGHEST IDEALS.
Teach us to be helpful, for through helpfulness we forget our
selfishness.
MAKE US FRIENDLY, FOR THERE ARE SO
MANY WHO NEED A FRIEND.
Train us in courtesy, for courtesy is the carpet on life's floor - it
deadens the sound of shuffling feet and adds warmth to silence.
MAKE US KIND, FOR KINDNESS IS THE OIL
IN THE COGS OF LIFE'S MACHINERY.
Insist upon our obedience, for the final victory comes only to the one
who obeys your will.
MAKE US CHEERFUL, FOR CHEERFULNESS IS
THE GREEN GRASS AMONG THE ROCKS IN THE PATH OF OUR LIVES.
Train us in thrift, for thrifty habits brighten our future.
MAKE US BRAVE. BRAVE IN THE DARK AND
BRAVE IN THE LIGHT.
Help us to be clean in thought, word and deed.
AND MAY WE REMEMBER THAT OUR BODIES
ARE HOLY TEMPLES NOT TO BE ABUSED OR USED TO HURT OTHERS.
*Gloria
Patri (Hymn No. 623)
All Christians are invited to join us in this affirmation:
GLORY BE
TO THE FATHER
AND TO THE SON
AND TO THE HOLY GHOST.
AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING,
IS NOW AND EVER SHALL BE,
WORLD WITHOUT END,
AMEN, AMEN!
Court of Honor Troop 20
RANK ADVANCEMENT
Dominick LaRuffa - Life
Scout
Matt Delaney - Second
Class Scout
Steven Argo -
Tenderfoot Scout
Chris Cox - Tenderfoot
Scout
Edward Maddalena -
Tenderfoot Scout
Giancarlo Rindone -
Tenderfoot Scout
MERIT BADGES
Kenny Shields -
Sculpture
Matt Delaney -
Archery
The
Greeting of
Peace & Announcements
Hymn - "Kumbaya" (Come By Here)
Someone's Crying, Lord, Kumbaya... Someone Needs You, Lord, Kumbaya...
We Are Listening, Lord, Kumbaya... Kumbaya, My Lord, Kumbaya...
Marc Gross, Eagle Scout,
Troop 8, Messiah Lutheran Church, Staten Island
OUR
RESPONSE TO GOD
*The
Offering
*The Doxology and
Offertory Prayer
BE PRESENT IN
OUR MIDST, O LORD;
BE HERE AND EVERYWHERE ADORED;
THY CREATURES BLESS AND GRANT THAT WE
MAY FEAST IN FELLOWSHIP WITH THEE.
The
Memorial Candle Ceremony
"We Remember Them" -
We respond: WE
REMEMBER THEM.
*Hymn "Let
There Be Peace on Earth"
*The Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude
*Please stand if you are
able.
News
- 8th February 2004
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