Bowl and Stones of Remembrance

from 2006 General Council Executive

Apology to Disjoined Deaconesses and Married Ordained

Women

Now in the Moderator’s Office

Words: Kate Galea Tune: Sine Nomine (705)

For All the

Saints

For all the saints who lived in days gone byWe tend their lights so they will never die,Lifting their beacons and our voices high:Alleluia! Alleluia!

We sing of Miriam, Moses' sister strong,Who led God's people with a sacred songAnd beckons us to sing and dance along:Alleluia! Alleluia!

Ruby Horton Berridge, Deaconess Flin Flon 1940

We sing of Deborah, judge of Israel,Whose wisdom lifted sinners when they fell;She guarded peace and settled all things well:Alleluia! Alleluia!

Agnes Synder Blokland, Diaconal Minister: Stella Mission, Teulon Residence

Joanna shared her wealth with Jesus' band,Helping the gospel spread to every land;In troubled times she dared to take a stand:Alleluia! Alleluia!

Lily Uyeda, Diaconal Minister: Knox , Brandon

For all the saints, and for us gathered here,We ask God's blessing, faith to banish fear,For eyes to see and ears with which to hear.Alleluia! Alleluia!

National Diaconal Gathering 2007