Anniversary Service
Photo Album
August 30, 2009
During 2009 Emmanuel has organized special worship services and other events to celebrate our 150th anniversary. The second event, celebrating our present, was held on August 30th. This worship service was led by members of our senior youth, as well as a bunch of clowns. Clown ministry not only entertains and brings humor into our lives, it is an effective means of teaching lessons and praising God.
This page features highlights from this worship service. Pictures of preparations before the worship service, and of the festivities following worship, appear on separate pages.
Announcements
Presentation of The Word of God
Preparation of the Baptismal Font
Our worship leaders for this morning lead the congregation
in the singing of the Gathering Hymn
Our worship leaders for this morning lead the congregation
in the singing of the Gathering Hymn
Rev. U R Silly leads the Processional
Joined by his worship assistants
The sanctuary was festively decorated
Our worship leaders for this morning lead the congregation
in the singing of the Gathering Hymn
Rev U R Silly leads the final verse of the Gathering Hymn
Even our organist Jerry Hubbard was dressed up for the celebration
Lessons and parables were for the most part led by pantomime
The worship assistants pantomimed the effect of sin on the world
In this sketch, the sins of the world weighed down on the soul
Jesus' love takes away the shackles of sin that bind us
Rev U R Silly reminding those in attendance of their baptism
Rev U R Silly renews baptism on most of the main floor
Those of us in the balcony were not forgotten...
The Childrens' Message, complete with narrator and lots of giggling
The congregation singing a hymn
Part of the Hymn of the Day included interpretive dance by the clown troupe ....
... as the dancing got progressively faster Rev U R Silly
eventually had to take a breather.
The Rev. U R Silly and Jerry Hubbard, our organist
Members of the Emmanuel Lutheran Youth leading the Hymn of the Day
The Rev. U R Silly prepares his assistants for the Sharing of the Peace
Sharing the Peace of the Lord in mime
Some of the members of the congregation
Worship assistants listening during the offertory music
Offertory music
Distribution of Holy Communion
Sharing the Blessing following Holy Communion
The assistants leave the sanctuary during the Sending Hymn
As is tradition at Emmanuel, the congregation turns to face the Cross
as it is carried out of the sanctuary at the conclusion of the Sending Hymn.
View pictures of post-worship activities
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