This Sunday, May 16, we will ordain five candidates to the office of deacon. Doing so this year will require some preparation as we dedicate time in our morning Worship for Ordination. Traditionally, our church members would come forward, lay hands on the candidates' shoulders, and whisper a prayer, blessing, or word of encouragement to them. This year, however, we would like you to write your blessing on a card or small piece of paper in advance. At the appropriate time in the ordination service, you will come forward and place your note of encouragement to each of our five deacon candidates in the offering plate that will be next to each ordinand. Then, you will be able to place your hand on their shoulder and offer them a silent prayer of blessing.
The Candidates for Ordination are:
-Teresa Deitz Manring
-Janet Ford
-Marina Hunley-Graham
-Chris Moore
-Charlie White
Please write a brief note of thanksgiving and blessing to each of these five individuals this week. Bring these notes with you to worship on Sunday. At the designated time in the service, come forward and place your card in each candidate's respective offering plate. Then touch them on their shoulder while you offer them a silent prayer.