To sing is a sign of love. is better than a thousand elsewhere. Church My soul is longing and yearning, yet saints their watch are keeping; If the hymn is a processional, it may precede the Greeting. Our first reading this morning makes it clear that the dedication of a church is a big deal ( 2 Chr 5:6-11, 13-6:2). Rebuilt in 515 BC after the first Temple had been destroyed by the Babylonians (in 586 BC), the second one was consecrated by Ezra the priest. Glorious things are said of you, O city of God. This is a bi-monthly email where youll receive the highest quality resources to support your disciple-making process. in whose hearts are the roads to Zion. Glory to you, Lord. [Dancers light candles from Hie Christ candle]. Congregation: We gratefully dedicate this edifice (sanctuary, education building, fellowship hall, etc.). We come to praise your name, to ask your forgiveness, to know your healing power, to hear your Word, The lawgiver Moses said that the altar was to be made of stones, uncovered by iron. DEATH OVERCOME: HOMILY FOR THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT, II. God our Father, Leader 1: A new song implies a new inspiration of love. So you witness todays Rite ask God to reconsecrate you also. What are these living stones placed in the foundation? - The towers of Jerusalem will be built with jewels. As the apostle Paul says: No foundation can be laid other than the one that has been laid already: I mean Christ Jesus. Harry Belafonte, the singer, actor and activist whose wide-ranging success blazed a trail for other Black artists in the 1950s, died on Tuesday at age 96. Dear brethren, remember that this house is still in process of being built in the whole world: this is the promise of prophecy. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, 0000003162 00000 n The baptismal bowl (on stand at left) is located in the sitting area and is carried forward to the worship center for baptism services. Why, then, do we bother to build churches for God of dead stones when each of us is His living building? WebMay your people, we pray, O Lord, nourished by the Bread of heaven, rejoice in commemorating the Apostles Peter and Paul, for it is through your gift. A SERVICE FOR THE CONSECRATION OR RECONSECRATION OF A CHURCH BUILDING. God, come to my assistance. Lord we" The Elevation Church on Instagram: "Child Dedication: Father weve come say Thank You as we celebrate the gift of life. In addition, USCCB publishes other ritual books for particular settings: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Book excerpt: Church dedications are as widely used as they are little studied, yet their histories are often obscure and complicated. If Morning Prayer is the first Office of the day, begin below. Readings for a dedication - From the ends of the earth men come running to it, crying out: Perhaps those uncut and undefiled stones are the holy apostles, all making a single altar, because of their unity of mind and heart. Consider what praise is ascribed to these stones which make up the altar. Jeremiah 31:31 34 The new covenant PSALM * Psalm 24 (UMH They are happy, who dwell in your house, Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-17 . To the glory of God, who has called us by grace; to the honor of Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave himself for us; to the praise of the Holy Spirit, who illumines and sanctifies us; For the worship of God in prayer and praise; for the preaching of the everlasting gospel; for the celebration of the Holy Sacraments; R. in the bond of brotherhood and sisterhood; In gratitude for the labors of all who love and serve this church; in loving remembrance of those who have finished their course; in the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord; R. surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. How I long, O mighty Lord, . Lord, God of hosts, ", [Leader 5 places education symbol on Hie table], Leader 5: As children of the light, we desire to prepare God's people for service. by schisms rent asunder, 2 0 obj and Zion shall be called Mother Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: But by the time all the debt on the church, school and convent had been paid off, people had forgotten that it had never been consecrated! O city of God! Dedication 0000008633 00000 n Leader 2: When they first come to believe, they are like timber and stone taken from woods and mountains. A SERVICE FOR THE LAYING OF A FOUNDATION STONE OF A CHURCH BUILDING. On January 16, 1994, Church of the Servant (CRC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, held services of celebration and dedication in its new sanctuary (pictured). 3 0 obj cherished by the Lord. For he founded it upon the seas. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: - as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Service of Dedication SUGGESTED SERVICE OF - Church of The Lord's house is biolt on the mountain summit; Justice and Peace You are Gods building the temple in which the spirit dwells, St. Paul says to the Corinthians as well (1 Cor 3:9-17). All of us who believe in Christ Jesus are said to be living stones, according to the words of Scripture: But you are living stones, built as a spiritual house in a holy priesthood, that you may offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Antiphon 1: V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance; the Twenty-ninth General Assembly The house, in its construction, involves hard work, while its dedication is an occasion for rejoicing. Reading the world and all its peoples. Leader 1: They do not make a completed house of God until they are one in charity. The Lord's is the earth and its fullness, Though with a scornful wonder He it was who inspired in his faithful people the will to build this house of prayer; he stirred up their desire and gave them his help. Dedication of the Church readings. "When the building of a new church begins, it is desirable to celebrate a rite by which God's blessing may be implored on the work to be undertaken and the faithful may be reminded that the structure to be built of stones will be a visible sign of the living Church, Gods building, which they themselves constitute." WebThe Dedication of St. John Lateran Office of Readings Indeed, before our baptism we were sanctuaries of the devil; but after our baptism we merited the privilege of being temples of Christ. from living stones, your chosen people, Harry Belafonte on His Artistic Values and His Activism May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Readings for a dedication. From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop In the same way understand that some of the living stones become the foundation of the spiritual building. Alleluia. The work we see complete in this building is physical; it should find its spiritual counterpart in your hearts. I think that if those of you, disposed and eager for prayer, offer petitions and prayers of supplication to God day and night, you will become the living stones for the altar which Jesus is building. You will notice the consecration candles around the walls which are one of the signs that the deed has been done! Comments about the content or usability of this site? Readings The threshold of the house of God for the purpose of reflections on the Word of God, the Church, society, culture, and the arts. The fol. one Lord, one faith, one birth; Ecclesiastical art displayed along the outside wall reflects the artistic gifts of many members of the congregation. it is high above the hills. Church Dedications MANUAL 20172021 For the Lord God is a rampart, a shield; WebRoyal party at the entrance to the German Lutheran Church of the Redeemer for its dedication. 0000017401 00000 n From heaven he came and sought her Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Congregation: We dedicate this place of fellowship and prayer. x]s6=3|o""f,94i6i5%W? )) WebOrder of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar; Rite of Penance Ritual edition, Study edition; Roman Missal Altar edition, Chapel edition; In addition, USCCB publishes other with every grace endued. Copyright/Conditions of Use Readings - And I will extol your name, O Lord. Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia, Dedication of Church Building - AdventSource 889 0 obj <> endobj xref 889 33 0000000016 00000 n As we see here the finished product of carpenters and masons, so we look for the handiwork of God's grace in our lives. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. After all this Fr Paul petitioned for the church to be consecrated at last. . 0000039667 00000 n Elect from every nation, 0000007329 00000 n Any sections below that do not apply to the functions of the building being dedicated may be omitted. Therefore the altar is the table of the Sacrifice and of the banquet at which the Priest, representing Christ the Lord, does what the Lord himself did and what he handed on to his disciples to do in his memory." Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake, whether it be to the king as supreme or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the approval of those who do good. In you all find their home. A Sermon for who desires not worthless things, Jesus identified Himself with the Temple (Jn 2:19-20) and His disciples as the new congregation, He also frequented the physical Temple, teaching there day after day, healing the sick, paying the temple tax and famously doing His own renovation job, cleansing the Temple (Mt 4:5; 17:24-25; 21:12-15,23; 24:1; 26:55). Concelebrating with me today is your parish priest, Fr Paul Smithers, to whom I pay tribute for directing these works, but also for reuniting the three communities of Rosebery, Waterloo and Redfern as the new Parish of Sydney City South. partakes one holy food, The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.