Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2007

Gainesville United Methodist Church hosted the Ecumenical Word and Worship Service for the Bristow Community on Sunday, October 7th at 7:00 pm. The theme of this year's worship service was: "Open our ears and loosen our tongues," Mark 7:31-37. The presiders of the worship service were: Reverend John Patterson, Gainesville United Methodist Church; Reverend Francis Peffley, Pastor, Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Deacon Jake Henry, Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Father Francis Peffley (Left)of Holy Trinity Church and Reverend Patterson of Gainesville United Methodist Church

Parishioners from both churches united in prayer, song, and worship "that they all may be one," John 17:21. The program consisted of:

Prelude
Hymn/Chant
Introduction to the Moment of Silence
Song/Chant/Hymn
Prayer
Proclamation of the Word of God
The Sermon
Confession of Sins-Forgiveness-Sign of Peace
Offering
Intercessions
Hymn of Praise
Blessing and Words of Consolation
Final Blessing
Closing Hymn

Afterwards the parishioners of Gainesville United Methodist Church invited all the participants to a reception in their large church hall. Parish members enjoyed making new acquaintances and building new friendships. The reception was warm and graciously appreciated by all. This was one of the many ways that Christians can find unity and open their hearts to each other.

To vist their web sites point your browser to For Gainesville United Methodist Church and For Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

 

Date Published: 2007-10-17 06:00:00

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