Notes of Rest – The Proclamation section of this service is led by guests Julian Davis Reid and vocalist Tramaine Parker.  Reid refers to various passages of scripture, reading and commenting on them, then he plays the piano while Parker sings and, at points, leads the congregation in singing.  The basis of their presentation is the Sabbath and rest, how we are charged to rest, and what God does within our sleep.  The pieces of scripture are read, then elucidated and supported by preaching and singing, and at points the congregation is invited to join in the singing.  At various points we are called to rest and listen, then Julian invites everyone in the congregation to share with those around us what we heard in the quiet moments.  Julian ends with the first 5 verses of I Corinthians where Paul confessed his humility before God in coming before that congregation.

(NOTE:  There were multiple technical problems today, and only the early service was successfully videoed and recorded.  You will notice some glitches in the video during the singing of the offertory.  The form of the late service, however, was the same as the early service, although the choir and anthems were different in the two services.  NOTE: The video begins with the Children's Moment, but you may scroll back to the beginning of the service if you want.)