WELCOME AND GREETING (Outside by the entrance)
OPENING PRAYER
RIBBON CUTTING
(All Move inside the House)
OPENING HYMN “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
A TIME OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP UECF Choir
BIBLE READING
Joshua 1 7-9/ Psalm 127 1-2
Colossians 3 12-17
Matthew 6 25-33
LITANY OF DEDICATION
LEADER In a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving:
ALL We dedicate this house, O God.
LEADER: For family living, a place of love and respect between all
members of the family.
ALL We dedicate this house, O God .
LEADER: As a place where the family members may grow, play and learn.
ALL We dedicate this house, O God .
LEADER: That this house may serve as a place for rest, renewal, shelter and laughter.
ALL We dedicate this house, O God .
LEADER: Because this house was made possible through the providence
of God and the work of human hearts and hands
of God and the work of human hearts and hands
ALL We dedicate this house, O God.
LEADER: Let this house be an inspiration for Christian love and service and that prayers be offered by all and for all
ALL We dedicate this house, O God.
LEADER: In thanks to you, Lord, for guidance and wisdom in the provision of this house
ALL We dedicate this house, O God .
HOUSEWARMING BLESSING/GIFT PRESENTATION
(The following seven items/gifts may be presented to the family)
The Bible – The Word of God is “A lamp to our feet and a light to our path”. May God’s Word be cherished, read, meditated upon every day here.
A Candle - A candle is lit so the house will never know darkness and that you may radiate the light of Jesus. Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Flowers - Flowers reflect beauty and fragrance, may your house always know and reflect “the aroma of Christ” and beauty. “See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you?”
Fruit – These fruit are given as a sign of the blessings of fruitfulness from God. (Galatians 5:22-23) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,23 gentleness and self-control.
A loaf of Bread - Bread is given so your house may never know hunger. Matthew 26:26 “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
We are the ‘Body of Christ’
A container of Salt - Salt so it may always add flavor to your conversations, conduct of your lives. Matthew 5: 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?
A container of Sugar or a Box of Sweets – Sugar/sweets so that life will always be sweet. Proverbs 16:24 “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones”.
MESSAGE Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
LITANY OF BLESSING
(At each location, doorposts will be anointed and a prayer offered by a family member and/or friend/and or elder)
Prayers of Blessing of each room, beginning with the entrance door.
1. ENTRANCE OF THE HOUSE
LEADER: Lord our God, who dwells in our hearts, bless this house.
Protect the going out and our coming in of all the people who live and visit here.
(Prayer)
2. LIVING ROOM
LEADER: Bless this living room, O God. Let Anand and Lavania and their children Blessy and Nissi share the hospitality of this home with all who visit, that those who enter here may know your love and peace.
(Prayer)
3. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
LEADER: Bless the kitchen and the Dining Room O God. You fill the hungry with good things. Send your blessing on this family as they prepare food in the kitchen and share the meals in the dining room. Make them ever thankful for their daily bread as they dine in your grace.
(Prayer)
4. BEDROOM/S
LEADER: Bless each bedroom, O God. Protect each person in this
family. Watch over them as they sleep, that they may rest in
Christ’s peace and find refreshment and renewal.
(Prayer)
5. OHER ROOMS AS NEEDED:
CLOSING SONG “Showers of Blessing”
PRAYER:
BENEDICTION Pastor Ravinder
VOTE OF THANKS
Hymn Lyrics
Great is Thy faithfulness, oh God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.
Refrain
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. ..Refrain..
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! ..Refrain..
There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
Refrain
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
There shall be showers of blessing,
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain. .. Refrain..
There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come, and now honor Thy Word. .. Refrain..
There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call! .. Refrain..
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul, Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before, 0 my soul.
I'll worship Your holy name.
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning;
It's time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing when the even- ing comes.
You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger.
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing;
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.
And on that day when my strength is failing,
The end draws near, and my time has come;
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending:
Ten thousand years and then fore - - vermore!
I'll worship Your holy name.
Yes, I'll worship Your holy name.
పరిశుద్ధ పరిశుద్ధ
పల్లవి: పరిశుద్ధ పరిశుద్ధ = పరిశుద్ధ ప్రభువా =
వరదూతలైన నిన్ = వర్ణింప గలరా ..పరిశుద్ధ..
1. పరిశుద్ధ జనకుడ = పరమాత్మ రూపుడ =
నిరుపమ బలబుద్ధి = నీతి ప్రభావా ..పరిశుద్ధ..
2. పరిశుద్ధ తనయుడ = నరరూపధారుడ =
నరులను రక్షించు = కరుణా నముద్రా ..పరిశుద్ధ..
3. పరిశుద్ధ మగు నాత్మ = వరము లిడు నాత్మ =
పరమానంద ప్రేమ = భక్తుల కిడుమా ..పరిశుద్ధ..
4. జనకకుమారాత్మ = లను నేక దేవ =
ఘనమహిమచెల్లును = దనర నిత్యముగా ..పరిశుద్ధ..
ఆకాశమందు ఆసీనుడా
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నీ రక్షణ చేపట్టి - నీ తట్టు కన్నులెత్తి (2)
సంతోష గానాలు, కృతజ్ఞత స్తుతులు, ఉత్సహించి ఆలపించెదం (2)
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కరుణించి ఆదరించి - హత్తుకున్నావు (2)
సంతోష గానాలు, కృతజ్ఞత స్తుతులు, ఉత్సహించి ఆలపించెదం (2)
ఆకాశమందు ఆసీనుడా - నీ సన్నిధే మాకు ఆనందము
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కరుణించి ఆదరించి - హత్తుకున్నావు (2)
సంతోష గానాలు, కృతజ్ఞత స్తుతులు, ఉత్సహించి ఆలపించెదం (2)
ఆకాశమందు ఆసీనుడా - నీ సన్నిధే మాకు ఆనందము
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