presentation of the gifts

from Los Ranchos:

Bob: I invite the members of the Los Ranchos Partnership churches to come forward at this time.

Joan: We, the church, are all one body, but we have been given many gifts.

Bob: We clothe you in this robe as a sign that in ordination you are set apart for ministry and for service to God and God's people.

Joan: Be always faithful in service, dilligent in hope, and seeking of peace, remembering that we must become the change we wish to see in the world.

from La Mision:

Kathy: I invite anyone here from La Mision to come forward at this time. We, the community of La Mision, are honored to be here with you today.

Kathleen: We've gathered together as you and Gary have lead us in Easter and Christmas services, and we've walked with you on this ordination process.

Kathy: We have watched as your La Mision garden brings out the beauty of God's creation, and as you've enjoyed that creation learning to surf in our waves.

Kathleen: Receive this stole as a sign of your work, and walk in obedience to the Lord Jesus, serving his people. This stole is a symbol of the service you have given to our community, and the service you will continue to give.

Kathy: Be always faithful in service, dilligent in hope, and seeking of peace, remembering that we must become the change we wish to see in the world.

from the family:

Steve: I invite the members of the Dunigan, McClarty, Webb and West families to come forward

Don: We, your family, have known you since you were a little girl. We have been with you on this journey of life and faith, and watched as God's call has emerged in you.

Steve: We offer you this lemon tree as a symbol of the growth that we have witnessed and of the fruitfulness we know your ministry and mission in the world will bring. 

Don:  Knowing of your care for the world and its reconciliation, we also have donated funds to plant an olive tree in Palestine as a symbol of cour common humanity and our hope for peace on earth.

Steve:  Be always faithful in service, dilligent in hope, and seeking of peace, remembering that we must become the change we wish to see in the world.