Designed by Marcia McFee, PhD 6 Adapted by Ruth Winkler “Shattered” Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2021; 7 p.m.
In preparation for the Ritual Action in this service, you are invited to gather a candle, a bowl with some sand or dirt in it,
and a bit of water.
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Introduction
Prayer (followed by silence)
Assurance of Forgiveness
Hymn: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Peace
Quotes
Song: God Weeps
An Ancient Word - Matthew 11:28-30
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever! Amen.
Ritual Action EARTH
Prayer (followed by a few moments of silence) FIRE
Prayer (followed by a few moments of silence) AIR
Prayer (followed by a few moments of silence) WATER
Prayer (followed by a few moments of silence)
Song: In the Palm of Your Hand
Blessing Tom Plumbley
Participants: Tom Plumbley, Ruth Winkler, Trish Roberts, Nancy Styles, Lynn Wiseman, Gary Dunn