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"Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the Lord my God and dedicate it to him ... " II Chronicles 2:4
THE SERVICE OF DEDICATION 10:00 a.m. February 13, 1977
Organ Prelude Dennis Ehrhardt, Organist
"Nun Bitten Wir" D. Buxtehude
Processional "The Church's One Foundation"
Chancel Choir Maurita Thornbu_rgh directing
Gathering for Awareness Elder George Butterfield
Elder Peace be to this house, and to all who worship here.
People Peace be to those that enter, and to those that go out.
Eld er Peace be to those that love it, and that love the name of the Lord Jesus Christ our Lord.
Anthem "Break Forth, 0 Heavenly Light" Bach
The Invocation Rev. William G. Ward
We have met here today to dedicate this building to God, our Heavenly Father, from whom all good things come.
Father, Your guidance was sought in the planning; Your Spirit prompted the many gifts used in its contruction; Your
Son's gift of forgiveness and love caused us to gather as a church. We now seek Your presence as we dedicate this
Church to the worship of God, for the use of our children and our children's children and for all those who may
come to worship and learn of Your will for their lives. Hear our prayers as we pray as taught by Jesus:
The Lord's Prayer
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Old Testament Word Psalm 24 Section 9 Rev. Marvin A. Weish aar
The Gloria Patri
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The Rite of Dedication
Pastor Peace be to th is House of God
People and to all that enter.
Pastor Having been guided by God , enabled by His grace and power to complete this house of worship, we now
stand in His Presence and dedicate this building to His Honor and Glory and Power.
Contractor James A. Hill
The skill of men of many crafts surround us today. In materials used and quality of workmanship, we have
tried to make a building, worthy of its intent. I deliver to the architect, the key to this Church, in fulfillment
of our commission.
Architect Robert R. lnslee, A.I.A.
It was my pleasure to share with you a dream that the contractor has converted into reality. It is my pleasure
now to present to the Chairman of the Building Committee, the key to our mutual dream.
Chairman of the Building Committee Elder Jerry Veenendaal
We commend all who have had a part in bringing this structure to completeness, and we praise their commitment
to the assignment given them . I now give this key to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees Elder David E. Moore
On behalf of the congregation I accept this key for this building which is now ready for the service of dedication
to God and H-isldivine purpose, and I place the key in the hand of our Pastor and entrust it to him to open not
only this building but the Word of God to us as well.
Reception of the Key Rev. Robert Bingham, M. Div.
In the name of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, I accept the key to this Church,
in token of the trust committed to us.
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall, as a part of the Holy Catholic Church, worshipping one God- Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit- affirms anew this day its belief in the Gospel of the sovereign grace and love of God ,
wherein Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, incarnate, crucified, and risen; freely offers to all men, upon
repentance and faith, the forgiveness of sins, renewal by His Holy Spirit, and eternal life, and calls us to labor in
the fellowship of faith for the advancement of the Kingdom of God throughout the world.
THE LITANY OF DEDICATION
Pastor To Thy Glory, 0 God , the everlasting Father:
To Thy Honor, Jesus Christ, our Lord:
To Thy praise, thou Holy Spirit:
People We dedicate this Church .